Caroline Springs train station to be open by 2016 in Ravenhall
A new V/Line railway station for Caroline Springs will open in 2016, the Napthine government says.
Construction of the $55 million station, which will in...
Jail for dad over role in marijuana cultivation in St Albans
A father of two has been jailed for nine months for his limited role in the cultivation of 346 marijuana plants at a St...
Hillside man caught doing 173km/h in Laverton North
A 34-year-old Hillside man was caught doing almost triple the speed limit in Laverton North this morning.
Police were conducting speed checks on Hume Road...
Train delays: Metro crews scramble to finish Richmond station repairs
Train delays could stretch into a third day as Metro crews scramble to fix fire-damaged equipment.
Metro spokeswoman Larisa Tait said on Wednesday workers were...
Victoria University cuts 300 jobs to save $50 million
UPDATE: Victoria University will shed about 300 staff as it battles to find up to $50 million in savings by 2016.
A “perfect storm” of...
Shorten concedes shortcomings on ‘killer crossings at St Albans’
The former state government did not do enough to address the “terrible, killer crossings at St Albans”, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten conceded yesterday.
Premier Dennis...
Sunshine College campuses to unite in two sites under $19.4m overhaul
Sunshine College’s four campuses could be merged on to two sites in north and west Sunshine by 2017 as part of a $19.4 million...
East-west link: Brooklyn, Sunshine West land could be taken
Industrial land in Brooklyn and Sunshine West could be acquired by the state government as it releases details on the western section of the...
Dedicated platforms at Sunshine station for Ballarat line services
Ballarat train services will now stop at new, dedicated platforms at Sunshine train station following Regional Rail Link works over the Easter and Anzac...
New Sunshine artworks to cost council $130,000
Three locations around Sunshine’s CBD will house new art works costing Brimbank council almost $130,000.
To be installed by the end of the financial year,...
St Albans: Main Road level crossing to go, station to move underground
UPDATE
Major works for the removal of the St Albans level crossing won't start until next year.
A state government spokesperson told the Weekly detailed design...
Sunshine stabbing: Tragedy fuels cry for greater support
Under-funded support services for vulnerable women are struggling to meet demand, according to Women’s Health West chief executive Robyn Gregory.
Urging the state government to...
Quick fixes wrong as focus turns to ‘glorious new monument’, says resident
A Keilor Downs resident of nearly 50 years has accused Brimbank council of neglecting basic infrastructure such as footpaths as it spends $52 million...
Ravenhall landfill: Another 40 years if vote approves expansion
A Ravenhall landfill could operate for another 40 years if Melton council approves Boral’s plans to expand operations.
Touring the landfill last Wednesday morning, Boral...
Tracky dacks for a month at Sunshine College
Every day will be Tracky Dack Day at Sunshine College next month.
While students like Ryan, Kyle and Christopher (pictured) usually choose just one day...
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Crunchy lemon and polenta shortbread
This wonderful shortbread recipe from Dairy Australia has the most delightful crunchy texture from the addition of polenta and a zesty twist from added...
