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Australia Day honours: Ronald’s service to RAAF honoured

Burnside's Ronald McGrath has lived much of his 88 years by the motto “never disappoint”. Mr McGrath, pictured, was acknowledged for upholding this ideal –...

Deer Park attack: Men arrested, released from custody

A group of men arrested after a man was killed during a home invasion in Melbourne's west have been released without charge. Police spokeswoman Kate...

Burnside street closed after hazardous materials found

Burnside residents were told to stay indoors after dangerous chemicals were found inside a vehicle following a high-speed pursuit last Wednesday morning. Police tried to...

Patrick Gurrie honoured as Melton’s best citizen

Patrick Gurrie has achieved a great deal since moving to Caroline Springs 14 years ago. “I got here about 12 months after Caroline Springs was...

Duo’s passion sees Organ Pipe gliders’ future take off

Two Brimbank women have been recognised for their efforts in bringing sugar gliders back from the brink of extinction in Organ Pipes National Park. For...

Anderson Road crossing changes bring relief for drivers

Traffic on Anderson Road, Sunshine, will no longer be disrupted by trains following the opening of a new road-over-rail bridge. Premier Denis Napthine said more...

Grant grab-back a joke, says Albion Polish club

The president of the Polish Club Albion says he feels “violated” after the federal government’s decision to withdraw a $160,000 grant that would have...

Deer Park teenager found dead after attack

UPDATE: A teenager has been found dead in Deer Park in what police say could be murder involving machetes. Police arrived at a house in...

Sunshine residents wins Powerball first division prize

A Sunshine resident has become a millionaire overnight after claiming a first division Powerball prize of $7.5 million. The regular Powerball player said becoming a...

Cancer Council shade grants

Cancer Council is encouraging Australian secondary schools to do more to help prevent skin cancer, with the launch of its new secondary school shade...

Police seek help over Sunshine NightRider bus assault

Police are calling for information after a man was assaulted and robbed on a NightRider bus in Sunshine on November 17 last year. A fellow...

Thanks! Beach patrol lifesavers step up in the heat

Life Saving Victoria has thanked volunteer lifesaving clubs who put on additional voluntary beach patrols across the state during last week’s heatwave. In addition to...

Burnside street closed after hazardous materials found

UPDATE: A man has been arrested following a pursuit in Melton around 9am this morning. Police tried to intercept a stolen car on Exford Road. Police pursued...

Help wanted after teenage group assault St Albans man

Police are calling for witnesses after a 25-year-old St Albans man was assaulted by a gang of teenage men early on November 2. The man...

Help wanted after teenage group assault St Albans man

Police are calling for witnesses after a 25-year-old St Albans man was assaulted by a gang of teenage men early on November 2. The man...

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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...