Third teen charged over fatal hit and run
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A third teenager has been charged over a fatal hit and run involving an allegedly stolen car in Taylors Lakes on Saturday morning.
The Broadmeadows youth, 17, is being...
Ardeer man overcomes abuse to run for council
An Ardeer mental health worker who says he was locked in a cage from the age of seven, will draw on his past to...
Southern Cross Grammar’s rise from the ashes
Southern Cross Grammar School is celebrating after successfully buying back its school and achieving 11th place nationally in a global maths competition.
On October 9,...
Brooklyn fire cause a mystery
Fire investigators have not been able to find a cause of the Brooklyn scrap metal recycling plant fire on Monday night which took ten...
Shared trail to fitter, greener ways
A new shared path linking the Western Ring Road via Stony Creek to Tottenham railway station in Maribyrnong was officially opened last Tuesday.
The new...
Illegal immigrant jailed for Ardeer crop house
An illegal immigrant has been sentenced to three and a half years jail for his role in growing 111 cannabis plants in an Ardeer...
Sims Metal fire causes environmental concern
Fire crews spent Monday night battling a Brooklyn scrap metal yard fire, which brigade crews believe had been burning for some time before it...
Youth forum set to attract 200 young artists
A forum exploring the talents of young artists in the west is expected to draw up to 200 participants next month.
The second Movement Makers...
Inspiring educators up for awards
Three inspiring and passionate Brimbank educators are in line for top gongs later this month.
The Victorian Education Excellence Awards are set for October 30.
Taylors...
Documentary focuses on Les Twentyman | VIDEO
The harsh realities of street life have been laid bare in a new documentary starring prominent youth worker Les Twentyman.
The Westside Watchman was launched...
Prized guitars stolen from Albion station carpark
The safety around Albion railway station has been called into question again following the theft of two prized guitars.
A pristine, vintage bass guitar, valued...
VU program teaches migrant children to swim
Learning to swim may be a rite of passage for many Australians, but not every child gets the opportunity.
A Victoria University program funded by...
Grants keep kindergartens up to speed
Three Brimbank kindergartens will have improved resources thanks to their share of almost $70,000 in state government funding.
The grants are aimed at giving the...
Sunshine College maths program up for award
All the numbers are adding up nicely for Sunshine College with its internationally recognised maths program up for an education award later this month.
The...
Fire demonstrates need for Brooklyn clean up
Western suburbs advocacy body Lead West has demanded Brooklyn industries be cleaned up following a major fire at a scrap metal recycling plant which...
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Free Australia Day fun
Wyndham’s free Australia Day program is back and it is Tarneit’s turn to celebrate.
On Sunday, January 26, Penrose Place will light up for...
