Speed, distraction scourge on Brimbank’s roads
Brimbank’s road toll has been halved over the past two years, despite a more-than-40 per cent increase in extended hospital stays from road accidents.
In...
Judge knocks back Sunshine man’s workplace injury claim
A decision to reject a Sunshine man’s claim for compensation following a workplace injury six years ago has been upheld in the Supreme Court.
Josip...
New Day campaign is thinking out of the box
A group of Melbourne women have come up with an initiative to send a message of hope to western suburbs women experiencing family violence.
The...
Stolen credit card used at St Albans convenience store
Police wish to speak with a woman who allegedly used a stolen credit card at a convenience store in St Albans.
It is believed credit...
Gellibrand MP calls for open society in maiden speech
Gellibrand’s new MP used his first speech to the Australian Parliament on Monday to celebrate Australia’s multicultural success.
Noting a long history of people travelling...
Bail extended to March for Catholic brother
A Catholic brother accused of sexually abusing two boys and two girls in the 1970s and ’80s in Melbourne’s west has been bailed until...
Street thefts defy trend of falling Brimbank crime
A rise in street thefts has underpinned a 24.3 per cent increase in Brimbank robberies.
With the latest Victoria Police statistics for the year to...
Melton mulls over joining key transport forum
Melton council could join a local government transport group that is seeking to secure effective, efficient and equitable transport across metropolitan Melbourne.
Council representatives met...
Cairnlea fight: Residents vow to block businesses
More than 50 Cairnlea residents last night unanimously voted to fight businesses setting up at the proposed Cairnlea Mixed Use Precinct.
The Weekly reported last...
Cairnlea residents rejoice in ‘power of the people’
The Cairnlea community has had a win following Places Victoria’s decision to remove industrial use from its controversial plans for the Cairnlea Mixed Use...
Myki, inspector complaints soar
Complaints about ticket inspectors on Victorian public transport have surged 60 per cent in 12 months, while myki ticketing problems remain the biggest commuter...
Victoria shuns push for national asbestos scheme
As Australia approaches its first National Asbestos Awareness Day, Victoria remains the only state not to sign up to the national plan.
The federal government...
Brimbank Relay for Life five quit after racism claims
Five key organisers of last weekend’s Relay for Life in Brimbank have stepped down following accusations of racial stereotyping by a Brimbank council staff...
Snakes alive! So watch out across Brimbank
Brimbank residents could face unprecedented numbers of snakes this summer, according to a local snake catcher.
Jarrod Bingham said high rainfall and a large mound...
Capturing football history in black and white
A Sunshine author is sharing the stories behind one of the AFL’s most iconic moments.
Victoria University lecturer Matthew Klugman has teamed up with writer...
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Blues add experience
Keilor has added some more experience to its group as it tries to close the gap on its best and worst in the Victorian...
