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Brimbank police have urged Derrimut residents not to become “vigilantes”
Brimbank police have urged Derrimut residents not to become “vigilantes” and take the law into their own hands following a “frightening” early morning home invasion…
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Sun sets on McCracken Street library in Brimbank
Sunshine bookworms are going to have to look farther afield for their fix this month. The temporary Sunshine library in McCracken Street will close permanently…
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Hard times turn to gold for Keilor Downs mother
Catherine Garcia is piecing her life back together after a trying few years … but her crowning moment may just be at hand. After losing…
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‘I lost everything’: Recovering ice addict wants to help others
Absolute rock bottom is where Sydenham mother and recovering ice addict Fiona Stevens was at this time last year. Battling an addiction that cost about…
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Candidate Bruce White aims to finish the job
Credentials should be more important than an address, Brimbank’s latest council candidate believes. Bruce White last Tuesday stepped down as Sunshine Business Association president, a…
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Brimbank’s Relay for Life event cancelled
This year’s Brimbank Relay for Life event has been cancelled. But one former organiser has vowed to see it return in 2017. Until at least…
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Watergardens parking woes spread to nearby aged-care centre
Commuters catching the train from Watergardens station are parking their cars at a Sydenham aged-care centre, blocking access for staff and visitors. Watergardens Heritage Care…
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Residents call for more police resources after home invasions
A spate of violent home invasions across the western suburbs has left local families living in fear. A group of six teenagers is believed to…
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Brothers hold strong against booze in the west
Every Friday and Saturday night, more than 100 young African men living in Melbourne’s west receive the same text message. The message is from a…
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Calls for Brimbank schools to help pay for safety
Brimbank schools need to chip in to help pay for the municipality’s 115 school-crossing supervisors as the council is paying a bill of well above…
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Two Brimbank teenagers questioned over car thefts
Two Brimbank teenagers have been allegedly involved in car thefts over the past three days. A 17-year-old Keilor Downs boy is being interviewed by police…
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St Albans L-plater caught drink driving
A St Albans L-plater was caught drink driving after being detected travelling at least 40 kilometres under the speed limit. The 20 year-old was pulled…
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Brimbank teenagers charged over Coburg armed robbery
Two Brimbank teenagers have been charged over the armed robbery of a Coburg jewellery store on Thursday night. Leading Senior Constable Paul Turner said three…
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Growing support behind Macedon Ranges Regional Sports Hub
A Macedon father of six has joined the growing chorus of residents calling for federal, state and local governments to support a centrally located indoor…
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Footscray designer Iva Pfeiffer raises funds for refugee charity
The auction of a clothing collection inspired by harrowing journeys made by refugees has raised more than $3000 for charity. Pieces from Footscray designer Iva…
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