Sunshine drug court proposed to tackle west cases
Offenders across the west who commit crimes under the influence of drugs and alcohol could soon be heard by a proposed new drug court...
Australian Services Union fears Brimbank council ‘wants to spy’ on staff
A major union fears Brimbank council wants to fit GPS tracking devices to its vehicles so it can spy on its employees.
And although the...
Western Ring Road: Drag race leaves one in hospital, another charged
UPDATE: Four people are lucky to be alive after an alleged drag race ended in a fiery collision on the Western Ring Road overnight.
Emergency...
Keilor: Bonfield Reserve playground’s hard yakka
Brimbank council and the Keilor Historical Society are working side by side to draw up plans for a refurbished playground at Bonfield Reserve.
The works...
Sunshine West: Mail truck on time, on the nose
A chemical spill, at first thought to be from a hazardous package, forced the evacuation of an Australia Post centre in Sunshine West last...
Brimbank’s Filipino community: Right at home far away
Melbourne’s western suburbs have become something of a mini-Manilla.
Victoria’s Filipino population has soared in the past 40 years. Data from the most recent, 2011...
Sunshine: New bobby Aaron Bird on the beat
Meet the new police officer on the block. Constable Aaron Bird is one of seven recruits who started at Sunshine police station two months...
Sunshine: Thieves opt for smash and grab in crime spree
At least 35 cars had windows smashed and contents stolen during a crime spree in Sunshine last week.
Police are appealing for witnesses after the...
Taylors Lakes: Family’s new wave of knowledge to save lives
When the Kadakia family immigrated to Taylors Lakes from India in 2000, spending time at the beach became a favoured pastime.
But despite spending many...
Switched-on Sunshine loves the night lights
Sunshine’s central business district will be up in lights after dark under a new Brimbank council plan.
The council is joining with the Sunshine Business...
Eight Melbourne north, west gaming venues robbed by crime gang
A Middle Eastern crime gang has robbed eight gaming venues in three months, stealing more than $100,000 and terrifying staff.
The gang, which may include...
STEPtember: Do the hard yards for cerebral palsy victims
Here’s a chance for Victorians to step out of their slumber, step up to a challenge, and put their foot down for a worthy...
Caroline Springs, Taylors Hill parents intensify push for new high school
Calls for a new public high school for Caroline Springs and Taylors Hill have intensified with a new ‘growth map’ showing the area will...
Brimbank work injury claims top $180 million
Brimbank workers claimed more than $180 million for workplace accidents and injuries over five years.
Latest figures obtained from the Victorian WorkCover Authority reveal Brimbank...
Kings Park man to face court over $50m ice haul seized by police
UPDATE: A Kings Park man will face the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday following a joint federal-state police operation that uncovered 50 kilograms of...
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Storytime leaving no one out
Braybrook is now home to a program giving hard of hearing children the chance to be a part of the classic library storytime every...
