Caroline Springs: Be in the driver’s seat to resolve motor mysteries
For women who want to know how to change a tyre or jump-start a car, this one’s for you.
Brimbank police are joining with Lakeside...
Petitioners blast ‘unfair’ federal childcare fund cuts
A war of words has erupted between the federal government and opposition about proposed changes to the childcare rebate.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and opposition...
Save Sunvale group fights former primary school site sale
The Save Sunvale group has vowed to continue its bid to reclaim the eastern section of the former primary school site.
Spokesman John Hedditch says...
Brooklyn Federation Trail path to Geelong Road fulfils cyclists’ dreams
A long-held dream is being realised with the construction of a $280,000, three-metre-wide concrete path from Brooklyn Federation Trail to Geelong Road, Brooklyn.
Wyndham Council,...
Sanctuary for Hillside children also an educational first
A new childhood centre in Hillside is making its mark in the community – for all the right reasons.
The Sanctuary At Hillside, which officially...
Taylors Lakes: Diners dance with heart and soul for charity
Matthew Spiteri is wearing his heart on his sleeve and hoping to get others to do the same.
The 31-year-old Taylors Hill resident will be...
Errington Community Centre: Council picks two-storey option
St Albans’ new $8.96 million Errington Community Centre will be a two-storey building after Brimbank council approved plans last Tuesday.
Council chairman John Watson said the...
Kindergarten funding cuts a red rag for parents
Parents and grandparents across Brimbank and Melton are furious after state and federal budgets signalled the slashing of five hours a week from kindergarten...
Councillors at loggerheads over voting issue
Insults and accusations were traded at last week’s Melton council meeting as councillors Lara Carli and Kathy Majdlik found themselves at loggerheads.
The pair entered...
Sunshine West: Marian College students win their dream jobs
Two Marian College students will get the work experience of a lifetime these school holidays after taking out a Victoria University competition.
Year 10 students...
Calder Freeway: Pedestrian dies after being struck by truck
A pedestrian was killed on the Calder Freeway after being struck by a truck in Keilor North on Thursday morning.
Investigators have been told the...
One hundred in silent vigil for death-row dog Mylo
Close to 100 people held a silent vigil for dog Mylo outside Brimbank council's Sunshine chambers last night.
Holding placards with messages like "Don't waste...
Police probe brawl, dog attack at Cairnlea FC, Altona Magic match
UPDATE: Police are investigating a series of incidents which left a Cairnlea Football Club volunteer losing “a portion” of his nose following a dog...
Brimbank: SES issues strong wind warning, rain
Brimbank residents can expect wind gusts of up to 110km/h on Tuesday.
Brimbank SES’s Brad Dalgleish said while there had only been two incidents relating...
Caroline Springs, Taylors Hill parents push for new high school
Parents across Caroline Springs and Taylors Hill are calling for a new high school because students are being turned away from the one closest...
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Mind your head: top tips for staying safe during the festive...
The end-of-year holiday period can be heaps of fun – an opportunity to catch up with friends and family and generally celebrate the good...
