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Dedicated volunteer honoured
By Goya Dmytryshchak A Yarraville resident and Sunshine Hospital health worker has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work with children with…
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Brain building book
A new book is empowering parents to talk to their children about understanding their brains, encouraging brain care and how this impacts on their emotions…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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NAIDOC week celebrated online
1011naidoc By Esther Lauaki An official flag raising ceremony, an online exhibition and live performance by Pirritu will be among the highlights of NAIDOC Week…
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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 in…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Women lead new-look council
1011council 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…
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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…












