Union fined for 2008 strike
THE Federal Court has ordered the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union to pay a $50,000 fine for staging an unlawful strike at...
Sydenham kids’ crazy hair honours a mate
CHILDREN at Sydenham Kindergarten will come to class with crazy hair on Friday in a show of support for a former pupil who's been...
Green Walks: Healthy heart, active mind
A TAYLORS Lakes resident who's reaping the benefits of a local walking program is encouraging other north-west residents to join her.Secondary school...
Keilor Village laneway a hotbed of crime
KEILOR Village traders say they are working in fear following an escalation of crime.They are calling for closed-circuit television cameras to be installed in...
Keilor Village laneway a hotbed of crime
KEILOR Village traders say they are working in fear following an escalation of crime.They are calling for closed-circuit television cameras to be installed in...
Debit advice is on the money
BANKING and finance can be confusing enough without language barriers being thrown into the mix.Inspired by the success of its regular 'Bring Your Bills'...
No quick ease for rail squeeze
WESTERN suburbs rail commuters will have to continue putting up with peak-hour overcrowding after being overlooked in the latest timetable update.Changes to the metropolitan...
Albanvale woman charged with theft
AN Albanvale woman has been charged with 11 offences involving theft across Brimbank last week.Pamela Jefferies, 42, was charged with one count of...
Small is big for Keilor Village people
THE president of the Keilor Residents and Ratepayers Association says a new document guiding future development will help maintain the village's character.Brimbank Council...
Sunshine trio kick and shout
THREE Sunshine competitors have shown true fighting spirit at the Sydney international karate championships.The Samurai Karate Sunshine trio had a total of five top-three...
Getting work the highest hurdle
WHEN David Majok showed up for his first day of work as a mechanic his boss was forced to change his views."Later in the...
St Albans stabbing renews camera plea
ST ALBANS traders fear armed attacks will continue until closed-circuit cameras are installed in the busy shopping centre.A Main Road West shop attendant was...
A break-out performance
A NEW take on a children's theatre favourite enjoyed its first outing in Sunshine North on Saturday.Polyglot Theatre unveiled its new version of Muckheap,...
Nine candidates vying for Niddrie seat
NINE candidates will contest the Niddrie byelection, with a late rush of nominations adding renewed interest in the March 24 poll.The Australian Greens, Australian...
Mental health staff ‘struggling’
MENTAL health workers have demanded better funding during a rowdy rally in Sunshine's main street.Psychiatric nurses, mental health clinicians and other care workers used...