Tag: News
Strengthening biosecurity safeguards
The Biosecurity Legislation Amendment (Incident Response) Bill 2024, recently passed in parliament to strengthen Victoria’s biosecurity response system.
In an announcement on February 8, the...
Grow a mullet for mental health
Registrations are now open for Black Dog Institute’s Mullets for Mental Health, raising funds for ground-breaking mental health research Black Dog Institute is calling...
From the archives
40 years ago
February 15, 1984
Sunshine council has appointed three research consultants to look into community needs in West Sunshine and St Albans.
30 years ago
February...
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DIY Valentines Day card
Show your love this Valentine's Day by creating a beautiful DIY card at the Sydenham Neighbourhood House. The workshop will take...
Police given more power to crackdown on crime
The state government has introduced new laws to boost police powers on illegal firearms and weapon sales.
Introduced into Parliament on February 7, the Firearms...
West Gate Bridge truck fire
A truck fire on the Westgate Freeway near the Bolte Bridge exit, citybound, is causing traffic delays this afternoon.
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) said there...
Support for young athletes
At its annual awards night the Sunshine Western Region Sports Club announced a $20,000 initiative for young athletes in Melbourne’s west.
All 10 of...
A shining light on Sunshine
Local artists Olive and Evie are set to unveil their collaborative exhibition, ‘MARKET/PLACE,’ at the Sunshine Art Spaces.
Inspired by the vibrancy of Sunshine, the...
Funding bites food relief
Across Australia queues for food relief continue to grow. The situation is no different in Braybrook at the Duke Street Community House (DSCH).
The DSCH...
Council stuck in safety web
An industrial dispute has erupted in Brimbank after a council worker lost part of his foot after being bitten by a white-tail spider on...
Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival 2024
The Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival, will be held from March 14-23, and offers something for all ages.
The opening night panel explores the...
A safe space in St Albans
Not-for-profit charity Inspire Hope has been supporting people in Brimbank experiencing homelessness and sleeping rough for the past three years.
Founder of the charity, Tamara...
The Sons of the West turn 10
The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation has celebrated 10 years of its leading Sons of the West (SOTW) health and wellbeing program, and is now...
Illegal dumping piles up
Brimbank council is struggling to curb illegal tyre dumping which is costing ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars each year.
Last year Brimbank council collected...
Man faces court over child homicide after baby’s death
A man accused of murder after a baby boy died from assault-related injuries has faced court.
Benjamin Joseph Swann was brought into Melbourne Magistrates Court...
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Eagles, Cavs, Saints through
North Sunshine Eagles, Green Gully and St Albans Saints’ Australia Cup journeys will continue into the sixth round, while Western Suburbs and Sydenham Park’s...
