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Flying the flag for equity
ONE thing you could never accuse Maribyrnong councillor Sarah Carter of is “hiding her light under a bushel”, as the saying goes. Aged 28, at…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Footy tragics
It stirs the blood, sets hearts racing, ignites passions and, for a few hours every weekend, turns friends into foes. Football brings followers both pleasure…
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Nurses call off industrial action
NURSES have called off industrial action ahead of a fresh round of talks with the state government. The Australian Nursing Federation and hospital employers announced…
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St Albans robbery attempt
POLICE are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a shop on Main Road, St Albans, this morning. A man walked into the shop around 9am…
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Owners of seized goods sought
ALTONA North police are seeking the owners of suspected stolen goods, including framed photos of AFL players and women’s handbags. They were seized from a…
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Tie-up a win for business, jobs
YOUTH employment and business activity in the region is set to benefit from a new partnership between Brimbank Council and a law firm. MacPherson and…
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Arrests after car hits 200km/h
A DEER Park woman and an Eltham man were arrested after a stolen car was tracked at speeds higher than 200km/h on the Hume Freeway…
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Bookworms, take note
BEST-SELLING author John Marsden will visit Caroline Springs and Melton libraries as part of National Year of Reading activities. He will visit Melton on March…
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Eyes on the stars
PUPILS at Resurrection Primary School in Kings Park were treated to a visit by Western Bulldogs stars Brian Lake and Tom Hill (pictured) last week.…
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Five held in drugs bust
POLICE seized illicit drugs worth more than $5 million after raids on four houses in Maidstone and Cairnlea on Friday morning. Five people were arrested…
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