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Unsung hero of the west lauded

Mariam Koslay has been honoured as the inaugural winner of the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation’s (WBCF) Women of the West Awards for her contributions...

Dining ’vibe’ at risk

Upgrades to Caroline Springs Boulevard will require the removal of dining booths along the strip, and one restaurateur said businesses are fearful of the...

Aboriginals ‘at risk’ in Vic prisons

An investigation into healthcare provision for Aboriginal people in Victorian prisons was tabled on March 6 based on research in three prisons including two...

Gaza pain hits home

Hillside resident Hala Sekak left her original home in Gaza almost 50 years ago, but she said her childhood memories of the area left...

Footpath neglect frustration

Long-time Keilor resident David Nugara has voiced his frustration with Brimbank council’s approach to footpath maintenance, highlighting the discrepancy between the replacement of concrete...

Wheeling to a close

The wheels at the Brimbank Bicycle Education Centre (BBEC) will soon be coming to a stop, after three decades of service. The BBEC, formerly known...

Prison for ’BDK’ members

Two men have been sent to prison following an aggravated home invasion in which a man was shot in the face in Wyndham Vale....

Sunshine street set to sparkle

Prepare to bring your dancing shoes to Hampshire Road as Sunshine welcomes a captivating art installation by western suburb's artist Alejandra Díaz. ‘Staying Alive!’ is...

Robot lends a hand

An advanced robotic surgical system has been installed at Footscray Hospital and begun performing successful surgeries. The computer-controlled device called the da Vinci Xi...

Sunbury Line suspended, buses replacing trains

Buses are replacing trains on the Sunbury Line between Sunshine and Watergardens, due to an emergency services incident. Trains will continue to run between Flinders...

Remembering principal Robert Brennan

Braybrook’s Caroline Chisholm Catholic College community has been rocked by the death of beloved principal Robert Brennan. Acting principal Laura Ruddick prepared a final...

Suburban Rail Loop blowout costs taxpayers extra $16b

Victorian taxpayers will fork out an extra $16 billion to build and run a portion of the Suburban Rail Loop, with an independent report...

Burnside fete makes return

The Annual Burnside Retirement Village Fete and Garage Sale is back for the first time since COVID. Residents have been working overtime to prepare the...

Egg-citing wonderland

Locals are invited to join in the fun-filled extravaganza this Sunday, March 24, as Sunshine transforms into a wonderland of Easter delights. From 11am to...

Rescue crew touch down

Students from St Albans Primary School and Glengala Primary School learnt how to stay safe around water, while meeting the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter...

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Raza steps down

Taylors Lakes will have a new coach for the next Victorian Sub-District Cricket Association season. The club announced on social media that Aamir Raza wouldn’t...