Sunshine
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People power saves Sunshine men’s shed from extinction
Brimbank Men’s Shed has been saved. Just a fortnight ago, the popular Sunshine hub, run by Lentara Uniting Care, was staring down the barrel of…
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Road lights up at Sunshine Lantern Festival
The call has gone out to marketeers and talented performers as one of Sunshine’s biggest cultural events takes to the streets … with a few…
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Brimbank Community and Civic Centre officially opens its doors
A new era began in Sunshine yesterday as the $52 million Brimbank Community and Civic Centre officially opened its doors to the public. Brimbank council…
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Brimbank’s discarded syringes hotspot revealed
Sunshine is Brimbank’s main hotspot for discarded syringes, but there are no state government-funded needle disposal services. A welfare worker says demand for a needle…
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Sunshine trader turns on old mechanic skills
Andy’s Servo is something of a rarity in Australia. Andrew Michael opened his independent service station and adjoining body shop in 1971, not long after…
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Sunshine pokie punters rack up gambling losses
Sunshine pokie punters are losing more than three times as much as their counterparts in the more affluent eastern suburbs, a new study reveals. Findings…
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Sunshine set for tennis boom in coming years
Sunshine will be centre-stage of a tennis boom in coming years, according to Brimbank council … and the brother of one of Australia’s best players…
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In Memory: A tribute to Frank Ford, a Sunshine resident for over half a century
Frank Ford, teacher, lover of God and history, heritage activist, and Sunshine resident for over half a century, died recently, aged 89 years. Frank grew…
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No excuse for Sunshine litter bugs and careless smokers
Sunshine litter bugs and careless smokers will have no excuse for casually dropping butts and rubbish in the CBD when about 80 new bins make…
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Car spaces ‘limited’ for public in Sunshine
Fewer than one third of spaces at the new 361-space multi-deck carpark in Sunshine will be available to the public. The seven-storey, $9.3million building between…
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Brimbank volunteers needed to make wishes come true
Granting a wish to a child in poor health is a precious gift and more Brimbank residents are needed to do exactly that for hundreds…
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Calls for Sunshine lanes to be named after famous locals
Fancy a stroll along Craig Parry Parade? A wander down Lydia Lassila Lane? Or a brisk walk up Bon Scott Boulevard? Future generations at south…
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Sunshine picked as employment hub
The state government has reconfirmed Sunshine as one of Melbourne’s, and Victoria’s, six largest employment hubs. The Metropolitan Planning Authority (MPA), the body set up…
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Paid parking may be introduced in residential areas of Sunshine
Paid parking may be introduced in residential areas of Sunshine. With Albion, St Albans and Sunshine train station carparks “at or beyond capacity”, consultants have…
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