News
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Stamp of approval
One of Sunshine’s most famous artists, John Kelly is one of the four artists to appear in a new stamp series. The series features photographs…
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Ballet with a golden touch
A western suburbs ballet troupe has overcome a series of pandemic setbacks to put the Midas touch on its latest production. The Western Ballet Project’s…
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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…
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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…
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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 government…
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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 Victoria…
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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…
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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 of…
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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…
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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 round…
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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 launching…
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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 new…
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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…
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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…
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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…
















