community
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Council dives into new pool
The re-imagining of the St Albans Leisure Centre is a step closer to reality. Council last week confirmed the new centre would include two water…
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Removing road blocks
Most people take being able to drive for granted, and the Migrant Resource Centre is hoping to make that a reality for more people. The…
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Sunbury line services on the improve
Commuters using trains on the Sunbury line experienced their most punctual services in the past 12 months according to new data from Public Transport Victoria.…
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Finding the right balance
Mladen Kurbanovic may not be a sprightly as he once was, but for a man who’s just celebrated his 102nd birthday, he’s travelling well. The…
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MY BRIMBANK: Chrissie Davies
Sunshine’s Chrissie Davies is a finalist in the Victorian Business excellence category in the AusMumprenuer business awards. She spoke to Ewen McRae What is your connection…
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Walking towards a cure
Jill Goss has been living with Parkinson’s for the past 17 years, but the Taylors Lakes woman refuses to let it get her down. This…
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Parma’s with a cause
Taylors Lakes Hotel is doing its bit to help fight the drought crippling parts of rural Australia – one parma at a time. The hotel…
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A good sign for organ donation
More than 1000 Wyndham residents signed up to become organ and tissue donors last year. Figures released by DonateLife show that last year 593 residents…
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Men’s shed wants work
The Westvale Men’s Shed is on the lookout for community projects. Westvale Men’s Shed champion Steve Tait said the group has a proven background in…
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Honour for volunteers
Caroline Springs Scouts are celebrating after six of their adult volunteers received service recognition medals from the state head office. Scouts Victoria announced its annual…
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Bin there, done that
What started as a conversation between pupils and their teacher about environmentalism has morphed into a school-wide composting scheme at Mackellar Primary School. A group…
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Crossings campaign rolls on
Brimbank council and residents are stepping up their campaign for the removal of three level crossings. The council has been urging the state government for…
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Paging all for a top time
Books will be flying off the shelves later this month as National Literacy and Numeracy week lights up Brimbank’s libraries. From August 27 to September…
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A blooming good idea
Hope for a brighter, cancer-free future is blooming in Melton. The community is being urged to support Daffodil Day, the Cancer Council’s flagship fundraiser each…
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Pokies losses hit $380,000 a day
Brimbank has again recorded the highest losses in the state from electronic gaming machines. According to data released by the Victorian Commission for Gambling and…
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