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Builder ordered to pay damages
A Derrimut builder has been ordered to pay more than $160,000 in damages after moving to the Philippines midway through construction of a Maidstone property.…
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Hero award for Derrimut youngster
Derrimut’s Kane Williams was already a hero to his grandfather, Brian, and now it’s official. Kane, 12, has been awarded a Junior Triple Zero Hero…
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Keilor East fire ‘suspicious’ says police
A factory fire in Keilor East that caused $3 million in damage and created so much smoke it affected traffic on the Western Ring Road…
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Dead body found in Caroline Springs
Residents of a Caroline Springs house were met with a grisly scene last night after finding the body of a man and a trail of…
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Deer Park cyclist to complete the Great Victoria Bike Ride, again
Rob Wilson has clocked up hundreds – perhaps even thousands – of hours in the saddle since he returned to cycling, owing in no small…
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More help for childen who are victims of family violence
Up to 80 Brimbank and Melton children from abusive or disadvantaged households will be offered free counselling and other support services. The federal government has…
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Caroline Springs beautician saves woman locked in industrial freezer
Eliza Jimenez was vacuuming the third and least-used treatment room at the Caroline Springs beauty parlour in which she works when she heard two knocks.…
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My Place: Alexander Robertson
How did you get to where you are today? It’s interesting, my father was an Australian born Scot and served in WWI and when he…
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Deer Park bakery raises $1500 to support people with breast cancer
Doughy buns covered in pink icing have been flying out the door of a Deer Park bakery. For the 12th consecutive year, Bakers Delight’s Brimbank…
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Caroline Springs midwife also a chart topping singer
Stephanie Angelini is juggling newborn babies and a burgeoning career as a musician. The 25-year-old from Caroline Springs refers to her midwifery career as her…
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Homework club to finish up despite meeting performance targets
The federal government will not renew funding for a homework program for Brimbank children and families at risk of social exclusion, despite acknowledging it has…
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Sunshine lifts repeatedly vandalised
Lifts on the Albion-to-Sunshine pedestrian bridge are being repeatedly vandalised, with repair bills topping more than $11,000 in the past year. Parents with prams and…
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Mice plague follows ideal breeding season
Melbourne is being over-run by mice and a Caroline Springs play centre is among the casualties. Chipmunks play centre was forced to close last week…
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Brimbank council’s CEO resigns
Brimbank council’s chief executive officer Paul Younis has resigned. Council staff were informed of Mr Younis’ impending departure this morning. He will leave Brimbank to…
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Brimbank CEO resigns
Brimbank council’s chief executive officer Paul Younis has resigned. Council staff were informed of Mr Younis’ impending departure this morning. The outgoing chief executive has…
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