Macedonian daily radio news show ‘at risk’
There are fears an important service for the north-west’s Macedonian community could be lost as the federal government conducts an efficiency study of the...
We’re in good hands as young leaders honoured
Fourteen of the north-west’s best young leaders have been rewarded for their hard work and community service.
Gorton MP Brendan O’Connor (pictured, centre) last week...
Ravenhall tip: EPA, petitioners turn noses up on landfill
A petition of more than 4700 names of residents opposing Boral’s plans to expand its Ravenhall landfill site was tabled in State Parliament last...
Cairnlea win: Just 5% of Mixed Use Precinct for commercial use
LATEST: Cairnlea residents have had a major win, with revised plans revealing almost three-quarters of a mixed-use precinct will be zoned residential.
In just-released final plans...
Ravenhall tip: Residents protest outside Melton council
Hundreds of residents staged a peaceful protest outside Melton council chambers in a bid to baulk plans to expand a Ravenhall landfill.
About 250 people...
Anderson Road closure to cause chaos in Brimbank
Motorists in Brimbank face days of traffic chaos and delays next month when a busy arterial road is shut both ways during works to...
Brimbank commuters urged to take bus to stations
Cheaper train fares would ease traffic congestion if commuters did the right thing and stopped driving their cars to train stations, according to a...
Rich fund of outdoor fun for Springside K-9 College students
Cold, wintery weather didn’t stop Springside K-9 College students, including Paris (front left), having a spring in their step for last Thursday’s adidas school...
Brimbank council ‘no’ to five former school sites
Brimbank council has passed up the opportunity to buy five former school sites from the state government.
The Education Department invited the council to buy...
Brimbank Park burn-off all part of fire season plan
Smoke billowed across the north-west after the Department of Environment and Primary Industries and Parks Victoria conducted a 12-hectare planned burn in Brimbank Park.
Almost...
New $52m civic centre will reap big savings, says council
Sunshine’s $52 million community and civic centre will save Brimbank council millions of dollars in the long run, according to chairman John Watson.
Unveiling designs...
Plans to overhaul Melbourne public transport zones, ticketing
Melburnians will be guaranteed free travel on trams within the CBD and Docklands, and zone 2 commuters will be charged a zone 1 fare...
Ravenhall tip: ‘Halted’ call until odour issues addressed, say council
LATEST: Controversial plans for the extension of the Ravenhall landfill should be halted until “significant” odour issues have been addressed, say Brimbank council.
Objecting to...
Braybrook’s Lorraine rewarded for decades of volunteering
One of Maribyrnong’s most inspirational women has been honoured during International Women’s Day celebrations.
Braybrook resident Lorraine Kennedy was recognised at a luncheon at Braybrook...
Ravenhall tip: About 6000 sign petitions against extension
Two petitions objecting to the extension of the Ravenhall landfill have attracted about 6000 signatures.
Kororoit MP Marlene Kairouz told the Weekly about 4000 signatures...
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Give better this Christmas
It’s OK to veto Valentine’s Day and pay little heed to Halloween, but when it comes to Christmas most of us aren’t willing to...
