Baptcare helper makes a difference
ANY parent knows a new baby is a gift, but it's one that can turn your life upside down.Multiply that by three and you...
Brimbank joins valley clean-up project
BRIMBANK Council has joined a project aimed at revitalising the Maribyrnong Valley.It comes as a major investment in the river is welcomed by its...
Voices raised for Caroline Springs train station
FRUSTRATED residents are demanding that funds for the stalled Caroline Springs railway station project be included in today's state budget.But treasurer Kim Wells...
Weed menace removed from lake
ILLEGAL sales of a noxious aquatic weed have been blamed for an outbreak in a Cairnlea Park waterway.The Department of Primary Industries is removing...
Never forgotten
A BIG crowd packed the Sunshine RSL on Anzac Day to pay their respects at the dawn service.The service was led by Sunshine RSL...
New council digs to cost a pretty penny
BRIMBANK Council has again floated plans for a multimillion-dollar development of new headquarters.The $37.5 million project would draw together staff from Keilor and Sunshine...
Handy tips for small businesses
SMALL-business owners in Caroline Springs can access information on financial management and marketing at two seminars on May 16 and 23.The seminars, at...
Pupils salute Diggers
A CONNECTION between younger and older generations in East Keilor was formed when primary school pupils took in a history lesson from RSL members...
Melton mayor blasts prison plan
MELTON Council has slammed the state government for planning a new $500 million prison in Ravenhall ahead of vital transport and health projects.The 500-bed,...
Outsourcing ‘thin end of the sand wedge’
COUNCIL workers at Keilor golf course have won their struggle to keep maintenance work 'in house'.The Weekly reported in September that workers feared...
State budget: Crisis services fear being sacrificed
CRISIS services could be capped and vulnerable residents miss out on crucial help unless the state government boosts spending in today's budget.Dozens of representatives...
Budget doubt clouds west’s capital works
A WISHLIST of western suburbs projects looks on shaky ground as the state government struggles to deliver a promised surplus in today's budget.The government...
Plea for disability scheme action
THOUSANDS of Australians with a disability were joined by families and carers in a mass rally at Federation Square yesterday to demand action on...
Home care comes at a price
A DOUBLING of Brimbank residents aged over 75 will put enormous strain on the aged-care system within two decades, according to Brimbank Council.Community well-being...
EDFL: For in-form Sharks, every win counts
IT is rare that you get to round three and hear a coach talking about the importance of a win, but this is no...
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Rocci back for Thunder
Keilor Thunder’s biggest name is back for next year’s National Basketball League South 1 women’s season, while the Thunder has signed another player who...
