Market days a cure for Delahey housing estate isolation
DISADVANTAGED and marginalised people living in a Delahey housing estate are benefiting from taking part in social activities.Residents at the Wintringham housing and support...
Camp Quality puppets bring healthy dose of laughter to deadly serious topic
If laughter is the best medicine, a recent puppet show in Kealba gave pupils the perfect dose.The Camp Quality puppet show starred three mischievous...
Highland ball: It’s kilt by association for close-knit clan
YOU don't have to be Scottish to enjoy this year's highland ball inWilliamstown, says Norman Macdonald, high commissioner of Clan Donald Australia."This is a...
New stage of life a perfect fit for Sunshine drama teacher
A Sunshine drama teacher is relishing the rare chance to let someone else run the show.Ariel Verona hits the stage this week in...
Autism: Sunshine session sheds light on spectrum’s broad scope
PARENTS and carers of children with autism can gain some rare insight and practical advice at a special session at Sunshine library on May...
Bankruptcy rates in Brimbank and Melton soar
SOARING living costs and hefty credit debts are causing many Brimbank and Melton residents to declare bankruptcy, according to local financial counsellors.Good Shepherd Youth...
North-west criminals targeted in firearms assault
MORE than 60 guns have been seized in Melbourne's north-west in the past eight months as part of an aggressive police operation targeting known...
Rail link works hit fully swing in Sunshine
Works are stepping up in Sunshine as part of the Regional Rail Link project.Heavy machinery is being used as part of site investigations at...
Anzac Day: Korean War POW salutes lost mates
ANZAC Day still brings tears to the eyes of Dennis Condon, with the time of reflection awakening many painful memories.But the Taylors Hill Retirement...
Indian eatery cops hefty fine for underpaying foreign chef
THE operators of a Footscray Indian restaurant have been fined $72,000 for underpaying a cook recruited from India by more than $24,000.Taj Palace Tandoori...
The addictive world of body building
Among the rows of gym equipment, Robert Fedele discovers why bodybuilders punish themselves for their moment in the spotlight.IT’S early morning, ridiculously so. Most...
Leg-up for Panjtan Society’s St Albans religious centre
A StAlbans religious centre has received a $22,000 grant to repair its community centre. Members of the Panjtan Society of Victoria have welcomed the...
Motorcyclist killed in Broklyn hit-run
Police are seeking witnesses after a motorcyclist was killed in a hit-run collision in Brooklyn about 7pm last Wednesday.Police said the motorcyclist had tried...
Caroline Springs students urged to get sweating and swotting
Caroline Springs students are being urged to be more active for the sake of their health and the environment.Years 7-10 Catholic Regional College students...
Rockbank youngsters get a say on events calander
Young people living in Rockbank and Diggers Rest can have their say about programs and events they would like to see more of.The...
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Gears shift on cannabis driving
Victorians prescribed medicinal cannabis will soon be able to drive without fear of mandatory loss of licence if unimpaired behind the wheel.
On October 31,...
