Tag: News
JobKeeper end could close businesses
Some local businesses could close in the next couple of months following the ending of JobKeeper, according to the Brimbank Business Association.
The JobKeeper payment...
Be Bold Festival returns
The Be Bold is back this weekend, bigger and better.
The festival which first ran in 2019, wasn’t held last year due to the COVID-19...
Mental health beds boost
Close to half of the 120 new beds planned for four acute mental health facilities across Melbourne will be located in Sunshine, the state...
A pandemic tale of two cities
The COVID-19 pandemic has swept across the world in the past 12 months. Brimbank's St Albans was one of the hardest hit suburbs in...
Tullamarine man arrested
A Tullamarine man has been charged with drug trafficking offences as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged Melbourne drug trafficking syndicate.
Police, with...
My Place: Len Panecki
Growing chilies and photographing musicians are Len Panecki's two passions. The long-time St Albans resident spoke with Tara Murray about his love for both...
Saints looking for players
The search is on for youngsters keen to play football.
St Albans Football Club is looking for junior players ahead of the upcoming Western Region...
Junior Bears take centre stage
Some of Burnside Heights talented juniors were in the spotlight last week.
Last Tuesday, the AFL launched the first joint AFL and AFLW dedicated...
Minister backs soil approval
The state government has refused to back down on its approval for the dumping of West Gate Tunnel soil in Ravenhall despite Melton council...
Tiddles makes his mark
Tiddles the duck has had a massive impact on owner Alicia Taylor’s life and now the disabled duck has become the star of a...
Tip to expand waste water storage
The operators of Melbourne Regional Landfill are seeking approval to almost double the storage capacity for waste water run-off on the Ravenhall site.
Cleanaway has...
Celebrating everyone
Brimbank Shopping Centre recognised the local multicultural community with a range of activities for Cultural Diversity Week last week.
The centre had a number of...
Delahey dog park on the agenda
A gated dog park in Delahey could be one step closer.
Community members have long campaigned for a gated dog park in the area and...
JobKeeper ‘protected’ thousands of Brimbank jobs
More than 7500 jobs were saved in Brimbank, due to the JobKeeper payment, according to new data released by Brimbank council.
The council's COVID-19 response...
Nature at its best
Cairnlea Primary School pupils have been showcasing their creative side while learning about the local environment.
As part of The Nature of Cairnlea project,...