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The challenges with staying at home

Prolonged periods of isolation may curb the spread of COVID-19, but it could also cause numerous mental health issues, according to an experienced psychologist. Sam...

Library at your doorstep

The Brimbank council's library services are adapting to help the community stay connected. The council closed all its libraries last month in response to the...

Coles job boost

A higher demand for supermarket goods has seen a jobs boom across the west. Coles has recruited 23 new staff across their Burnside, Melton South...

Preparing for ‘worst case’

Western Health is urgently looking to expand its Intensive Care Units as it prepares for a possible COVID-19 outbreak. Western Health executive director of operations...

Rise in coronavirus cases

The number of COVID-19 cases in Brimbank rose to 23 by last Thursday, up 11 from the week before. It comes as the state government...

My Brimbank: Louis Grech

Louis Grech loves motorcycles so much he decided to open a business so he could fix them for a living. He spoke with Tate...

Drawing inspiraton

Pupils at Keilor Primary School were treated to a special surprise earlier this month. Award winning author and illustrator Kylie Howarth stopped by to take...

Metro construction creates local jobs

While much of the nation has been forced to shutdown, it's full steam ahead for works on the Sunshine Signal Control centre. Construction on the...

Going on a bear hunt

Children across Brimbank are going on a bear hunt. While social distancing requirements have severely hampered the amount of activities children can do these holidays,...

Private tributes urged for Anzac Day

The Sunshine RSL is asking the Brimbank community to commemorate Anzac Day with their own private tributes. The COVID-19 outbreak forced the RSL to scrap...

Aged care facilities adapt to virus

Aged care facilities across Brimbank are striving to keep their residents connected to loved ones amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The elderly are the most vulnerable...

Leisure works to begin

Work to build a state-of-the-art health and wellbeing hub in place of the St Albans Leisure Centre is a step closer. The Brimbank council says...

Fundraise with your pooch

Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents and their furry pooches are being encouraged to hit the pavement in their own backyards and neighbourhoods as part...

EPA to boost Brimbank presence

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is set to significantly bolster its presence in the west. A Sunshine office and a dedicated team for the region...

Helping veterans in need

The Caroline Springs RSL is partnering with Woolworths to ensure its most vulnerable members are looked after. The sub-branch has identified over 30 veterans and...

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Survivor wins the battle

After a courageous battle, Myrniong’s Lynn Burgess conquered cancer in just over a year. She spotted a lump on her armpit while shaving while pregnant...