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Motorcycle insurance claims rise in the west
Motorcyclists have been put on alert after a surge in claims across the west presented to major insurer RACV Insurance. Western suburbs motorcyclists lodged more…
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Nurse Kathy Gosetti shines a light for others
By Ashley Alasagas Kathy Gosetti takes each day as it comes. When you are a nurse, there’s no other choice, really. Kathy is a nurse…
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Gender neutral school uniforms
Victoria’s Education Department will consider its position on gender-neutral school uniform legislation that would allow boys to wear skirts. The proposal was made by a…
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Ice drives demand for Legal Aid
An increasing number of ice users in the west are seeking help for criminal, civil and family law cases, Sunshine Legal Aid reports. Managing…
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Commemorating NAIDOC
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags flew over Sunshine’s municipal offices as locals gathered to commemorate NAIDOC Week last Tuesday morning. The National Aborigines…
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Marty’s knockout photography
Housewife, computer technician, boxing trainer, a karate exponent called ‘Tiger’, a VicRoads pit, a waxing businesswoman … Keilor Downs mother of two Marty Camilleri has…
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Illegal train track crossings
St Albans is the western suburbs’ No.1 hotspot for people illegally crossing railway tracks. Police have also reported cars ignoring warning signals and driving around…
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Film makers wanted!
Are you a superhero? Do you know of one and have a skill in filmmaking? Then get your entry into the Sunshine Short Film Festival…
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Family violence cases double in two years
Family violence referrals by police to Women’s Health West have more than doubled in the past two years, prompting calls for more support for vulnerable…
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CFA, MFB share information, skills
MFB firefighter Joffa van Ek is only a week into a stint with Sunbury CFA, but he’s already benefiting from his secondment. Mr van Ek,…
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Students on the path to success
Brimbank council has teamed up with RMIT University students to review more than 1600 kilometres of footpaths in the city. The council surveys the…
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Sydenham land in hot demand
Scouts Victoria, two politicians, a newly formed bowls club and disability service provider St John of God Accord are at odds over a piece of…
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NBN comes to Brimbank
By Ashley Alasagas New residents of the River Valley Estate in Sunshine North will be among the first in Brimbank to have access to the NBN…
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New code for Brimbank councillors
Future Brimbank councillors must declare any form of political affiliation, a draft of a new councillor code of conduct recommends. Brimbank councillors were sacked…
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Brimbank’s gaming obsession
Brimbank residents can’t afford to keep losing big on poker machines, advocacy group Lead West has warned. New data reveals Brimbank is Victoria’s leading…
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