Tag: News
Future Fraser Rise battery largest in southern hemisphere
Construction has begun on one of the world’s biggest battery facilities for storing renewable energy in Fraser Rise.
Premier Jacinta Allan and State Electricity...
Helping Syriac settlement
A new program has been set up to aid Syriac refugees and migrants with their settlement in Melton and Brimbank.
The Socio-Cultural Syriac Association’s community...
Fatal collision in Sunshine West
A Sunshine man has died in hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Sunshine West earlier this month.
Police said an unregistered dirt bike was travelling...
Police search for driver involved in St Albans hit-run
Police are seeking public assistance after a pedestrian was injured in a hit-run in St Albans earlier this month.
It is believed the driver of...
New grants set to tackle weeds and pests
A new round of grants has been announced to help Victorian farmers manage established weeds and pest animals.
Agriculture Minister Ros Spence launched the second...
Science roadshow tours Keilor Downs
The University of Melbourne’s traveling science show rolled into town at Keilor Downs College, in an effort to foster enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering,...
A high-flyer in the world of plane spotting
For Cairnlea resident Victor Pody, the world of aviation isn't just about planes taking off and landing. Victor's fascination with aviation traces back to...
Help shape the future of Brimbank
Brimbank council is calling on locals to share their views and ideas to help shape Brimbank’s future.
Council has created the ‘Brimbank Community Voice’ program,...
Brimbank wins at Premier’s Sustainability Awards
Brimbank Council was awarded in two categories at the Premier’s Sustainability Awards 2023.
The Awards are aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),...
Walking for visa equality
Twenty-two refugee women were welcomed home on Sunday, November 19, after walking 640km from Melbourne to Canberra calling for an end to 10 years...
Bright light in Braybrook
One bright student from Caroline Chisholm Catholic College, Braybrook, has been awarded the Premier's Spirit of Anzac Prize (SOAP), in the annual competition open...
Councillors feel ’unsafe’
Two Brimbank councillors say they feel “unsafe” attending council meetings.
Councillors Virginia Tachos and Maria Kerr were absent from the two most recent Brimbank council...
Council says no to public forum
Brimbank council will not introduce a regular public forum meeting, a decision that was reached following discussion at three separate council meetings.
In July this...
Latest graduates bolster Ambulance Victoria’s ranks
Twenty new highly-skilled paramedics are ready to hit the road and start saving lives as part of the latest class of graduates to join...
West taken for a ’free ride’
Residents in Melbourne’s west are calling the state government’s bluff, demanding urgent reform to the bus route network.
The Sustainable Cities collective has been...