News
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Waste collection continues on Labour Day
Local residents are to be aware that usual waste collection that occurs on Monday’s will continue as normal on the labour day public holiday on…
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Jobs advertised at new aquatic centre
The brand new Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre is looking for passionate and community focused people to join its team in 2022. Positions sought for…
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Community invited to solar and battery workshop
Specialised Solar and Electrical, Brimbank City Council and MASH – More Australian Solar Homes. Community solar bulk-buy will host a solar and battery workshop next…
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Drowning warning for young families
Experts are warning parents and carers to check around their homes for potential hazards to help reduce the risk of children drowning. Accidental drowning continues…
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Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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Celebrating wonderful service
Rita Elzmeter was quizzed on her work ethic when she interviewed for her first job at Community News in 1992. “I was asked if I…
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Subsidy for single parents announced
Their is hope from state government that an expanded wage subsidy scheme for single parents will minimise workforce shortages. Through the Jobs Victoria Fund wage…
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Vax pop-up clinic open in St Albans
The vaccination pop-up hub at Big Sam’s Market in St Albans will open again tomorrow (March 12), from 8am to 2pm. No bookings are required.…
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Brimbank Park Running Festival coming soon
The Brimbank Park Running Festival invites the community to come along next Sunday the 20th of March to participate in one of its six runs…
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Brookside’s new look
The refurbishment and extension of the Brookside Community Pavilion is now complete. The space on Federation Way in Caroline Springs has reopened with an increased…
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Calls for housing summit
New data revealed shows social housing register applicants have increased 3.14 per cent across the state, including the Western region, from September to December 2021.…
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Landfill sufferers dealt another blow
Kealba residents surrounding the Barro landfill underground fires have been dealt another blow, as the community were recently made aware of the Environmental Protection Authority’s…
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The passing of a cricketing icon
In the words of Shane Warne’s ex-brother-in-law Rodney Callahan and so many others… “He always left a lasting impression.” That’s how many people will remember…
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Help for young job seekers
Two employment services providers are bringing their successful youth employment program to Melbourne’s western suburbs. Not-for-profit organisation CoAct, in collaboration with Youth Projects, has been…
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Airport responds to concerns
Melbourne Airport has released a response to concerns from nearby residents surrounding the proposed third runway. The Melbourne Airport proposed third runway has resulted in…
















