Tag: News
Out and about
By Esther Lauaki
Brimbank residents were out of lockdown and straight into the shops and cafes last week.
Sunshine’s town centre was abuzz with shoppers and...
Search for petrol thief
Police are on the lookout for a serial petrol thief suspected of more than 20 drive-offs across Melbourne’s western suburbs.
Investigators believe the same woman...
Amazon delivers jobs boost
By Benjamin Millar
More than 300 new jobs will be delivered to the Melton area when global retail giant Amazon Australia opens a huge new...
NAIDOC week celebrated online
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By Esther Lauaki
An official flag raising ceremony, an online exhibition and live performance by Pirritu will be among the highlights of NAIDOC Week in...
Back in the pool
Brimbank kids are thrilled to be back in the pool and learning to swim again.
Aqua Schools Keilor Park, which also has a school...
Dinner, with a side of compassion
1011meals
By Esther Lauaki
Fostering a community connection in Brimbank can be as simple as sharing a meal.
That’s why Taylors Hill resident Deepti Alurkar and...
Hotel a Keilor landmark
By Esther Lauaki
If the walls of Keilor Hotel could talk – the stories they would tell.
The landmark celebrated 171 years with a small gathering...
101 joyous years
Jean Algie was the toast of the town last week turning 101.
The Sydenham resident celebrated with friends and family at Arcare aged care last...
Brimbank makes a splash at awards
By Esther Lauaki
Brimbank Leisure Centres swept up three awards at the recent 2020 Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Awards.
US basketball heavyweight Dennis Rodman delivered the...
Mother and son jailed
By Esther Lauaki
A Brimbank mother and son have been convicted and sentenced to prison for supplying and trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine as...
Ring of steel comes down
1011covid
By Esther Lauaki
Brimbank residents awoke this week to more freedoms as the state government took another big step towards covid normal following nine straight...
Women lead new-look council
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By Esther Lauaki
Six more women have been elected as part of Brimbank’s revamped council with five sitting councillors dumped.
Women make up the majority of...
Support for crash victims
By Benjamin Millar
Friends of a Hillside family involved in a serious crash are seeking public support to help steer them through the recovery.
Mark Esposito...
Dating apps in police sights
1011Datecrime
By Esther Lauaki
Sexual Crime Squad detectives are urging anyone with experiences of sexual assault, harassment or other threatening behaviour from people they have connected...
Time to remember
Brimbank residents are being urged to observe a minute’s silence and commemorate those who served and sacrificed in all wars on Remembrance Day...
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Three arrests after extended follow
Three youths in an allegedly stolen care were arrested after police followed them across Melbourne’s northwest early on Thursday morning.
Officers spotted a grey Audi...
