Migrant’s crafty networking
FOR Egyptian migrant and mother of three Sherine Morkos, joining a group of women for regular craft sessions has become a lifeline."I saw them...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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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Lincoln’s stunning debut
It’s been a whirlwind six months for Western United goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln.
The youngest had set her focus on the under-20 World Cup earlier this...
