Tag: News
Cross-cultural theatre
Running this November and December across two unique arts venues in Melbourne’s west, locals can watch an exciting translation of Taiwanese playwright and director...
Job hunting success
For many, getting a job can often be a life changing experience.
Ashraf Ghattas, 57, from Taylors Lakes had been unemployed for10 years....
Better ways to communicate
Brimbank council will receive a report at a future meeting outlining the ways in which council currently communicates with its culturally and linguistically diverse...
Medical research breakthroughs
Three research projects led by doctors from Western Health have each been awarded $75,000 as part of Western Health’s research week ceremonies.
The prestigious...
Council adopts sports plan
Following extensive community feedback and consultation, Brimbank council has adopted an updated Sports Facility Development Plan at the October 17, council meeting.
The Sports Facility...
Family violence perpetrators tracked down in state-wide operation
More than 900 family violence perpetrators have been tracked down and 155 arrests were made in the north-west metro region in a major police...
Respiratory clinics set to close
The last remaining general practice respiratory clinics in Melbourne’s west and north are due to close at the end of October, meaning locals will...
Pedestrian injured following hit-run collision in Sunshine
Police are appealing for public assistance following a hit-run collision that left a pedestrian with serious injuries in Sunshine last week.
It is believed a...
Thousands of new trees headed for Melbourne’s west
The fourth phase of the ‘More Trees for a Cooler, Greener West’ program will plant 56,000 new trees across local communities in early 2024.
The...
NSW man arrested over shooting of Melbourne gang figure
A man has been arrested in NSW over the execution-style shooting of Melbourne gangland figure Gavin "Capable" Preston at a suburban cafe in.
Police from...
New shared user path opens at Sydenham Park
A new shared user path at Sydenham Park has been unveiled, providing local residents with access to Brimbank’s largest green open space.
The $2.4 million...
Keeping kids on the right TraCS
Since 2019 the Alannah & Madeline Foundation has been assisting early years educators in Brimbank and Melton guide children through trauma, and it’s looking...
Taking strides for stroke
Suffering a stroke at age 37 in June 2022 changed Taylors Hill resident Chris Short’s life forever.
“It has been without a doubt...
New mental health beds for the west
The opening of a new 52 bed acute mental health facility at Western Health's Sunshine Hospital on October 19, marks a pivotal milestone in...
Man charged following Sunshine North fatal assault
Police have charged a man with murder following the fatal assault of a man in Sunshine North on September 30.
Emergency services were called to...