Tag: violence
Violent gang rampage
Three people were taken to hospital in serious conditions after a gang of up to 15 went on a violent rampage through Sunshine on...
Council calls for respect
Brimbank council is increasing its efforts to prevent violence against women.
The council tabled a draft fairness, equality and respect strategy at its October meeting,...
Man slashed with machete during Sunshine West robbery
A 22-year old man has been slashed with a machete and robbed outside a Sunshine West shopping centre.
Police said the victim was confronted by...
Forum promotes awareness of family violence
Western Health is ensuring its staff are better equipped to deal with a growing number of family violence incidents.
The Sunshine Hospital hosted a six-hour...
New group to open doors for victims of violence
After sharing her experience as a victim of violence, Brimbank deputy mayor Georgina Papafotiou was flooded with calls of support.
That support was so strong...
Migrant women to lead way against family violence
Westside women are rising. A plan to train 12 women to lead multicultural communities marred by domestic violence has been put to the government.
Westside...
Drunken violence sparks call for action
Alcohol-induced violence at a park near Derrimut Hotel in Sunshine has forced management to stop staffing its bottle shop with female attendants for safety...
Pubs and clubs share banned patrons lists
Ten Brimbank licensed venues will compile and share a “banned patrons list” under a new agreement between police, Brimbank council and clubs.
The Brimbank District...
Family violence cases double in two years
Family violence referrals by police to Women’s Health West have more than doubled in the past two years, prompting calls for more support for...
Domestic violence dubbed state emergency
MPs in the west have called the prevalence of domestic violence a “state emergency”.
In their submissions to the Royal Commission into Family Violence, local...
Local link to end violence
Western suburbs residents should reach out to their local councils as a step towards ending family violence.
That was one of the key messages from...
‘Gangster culture’ takes up guns
Weapons offences doubled in Brimbank over the past four years, police data has revealed.
This follows reports in The Age that police are discovering guns...
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Dragons looking to step it up
Sunshine Heights is hoping to build on last season in the Western Football League division 2 season.
After a late coaching change and a bit...
