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Melton and Caroline Springs bookworms rejoice
Caroline Springs and Melton libraries are autumn-cleaning their shelves. And bookworms are being encouraged to pop in this Saturday to grab themselves some free books…
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Art guided by a love of dogs
A Sydenham artist’s love of dogs and art have combined to re-imagine an iconic charity figure that will be displayed at the state library from…
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Seeds of local Anzac traditions
The planting of a Gallipoli oak tree by students of Furlong Park School for Deaf Children on Friday started Anzac Day celebrations across Brimbank and…
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Warnings after dog bait found in Caroline Springs
The RSPCA is investigating after a nine-year-old labrador swallowed a dog bait in Caroline Springs last Tuesday. A Caroline Springs resident, who did not want…
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$2.5m makeover Sunshine special school
Ageing and unsuitable buildings at Sunshine Special Development School will soon be a thing of the past. A classroom upgrade for the school valued at…
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New park could take up entire Sunvale site
The planned Sunvale Community Park may take up the entire site of the former Sunvale Primary School. Brimbank council allocated $500,000 for the first stage…
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Sacked councillor tipped to run again
Approval of a tip extension in Ravenhall could be the trigger for sacked Brimbank councillor Marion Martin to stand in October’s election. The state government…
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Plumpton teen shooter to represent Australia
A Plumpton teenager’s decision to take up a new sport 16 months ago has paid big dividends – he’ll be shooting for his country in…
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Big focus on motherly love
It’s taken 480 working hours, 50 square metres of paper and eight litres of glue to complete and it’s arrived in Taylors Lakes just in…
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Free Wi-Fi push for Sunshine town centre
The Sunshine Business Association is lobbying Brimbank council to set up free wi-fi for visitors in Sunshine’s town centre. Association president Bruce White said he…
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Musical gift for refugee children
An upcoming music recital will raise money to help teach Braybrook refugee children piano. The Piano Project, which sponsors piano lessons for refugee children and…
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Fire destroys Sydenham church buildings
Fire has torn through a Sydenham church hall and shed this morning. Crews were called to the St Mary’s Macedonian Orthodox church on Sydenham Road…
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New Saturday market at Plumpton
Fresh fruits, handmade jewellery, collectible art and even fishing gear were up for sale when the Tarameade Country Market opened its gates at the weekend.…
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Coles rolls out additional-needs trolleys
Supermarket giant Coles has started rolling out special needs trolleys for children with a disability. Based on a US model known as Caroline’s Cart, the…
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Speed date a sustainability expert
Speed dating isn’t for everyone. That includes Michael O’Connell, who has been married for going on 30 years and isn’t looking for new love. But…
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