Cool crafts for kids
School holidays have kept Brimbank libraries busier than ever, with a host of holiday activities to keep the children entertained … and plenty more...
‘Toxic’ tyre fire rages
By Samantha Walker
Firefighters are pouring 10,000 litres of water and fire retardant a minute onto a large tyre fire in Broadmeadows, even employing water...
Four arrested in raid
By Samantha Walker
BREAKING: Police arrested four people in Lalor this morning in relation to a Macleod burglary on December 12.
Three men and one woman...
Riding for charity
By Samantha Walker
Doreen resident Hayley Tuck hadn’t ridden a bicycle for almost 20 years when she helped out on a charity ride from Torquay...
Police seek help
By Samantha Walker
Police have released an image of one of two men they wish to speak to about a suspicious grass fire in Roxburgh...
Hume a weapons hub
By Samantha Walker
Hume is a hub for weapons and explosives offences, recording the most in the state, according to recently released Crime Statistics Agency...
Hume kids urged to book it in
Children in the City of Hume are being encouraged to join kids like Hannah (pictured) and lose themselves in a book – or 20 –...
Fines likely over Sydenham Road illegal dumping
Another two residents have been identified as illegal dumpers by Brimbank council in a Delahey street known as a hotspot for hoon behaviour and...
Federal government ups funding for ice treatment
A Mill Park woman, whose 28-year-old son has been a problematic drug user for 14 years, has welcomed the Federal Government's investment to tackle...
Award for Somerton workplace ‘life savers’
When Terry Thompson saw co-worker Ryan Buchanan slumped in the seat of his forklift, he knew something was amiss.
“He just stopped to drop a...
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New routes survey
Public Transport Victoria has released the proposed new bus routes for the South Morang, Doreen and...
Mernda’s historic Mayfield Farm left to rot
Descendants of one of Mernda’s pioneering families fear an historic Mayfield home is being left to rot as Woolworths stalls on plans for Mernda’s...
Berry Street appeals for gifts for foster kids
A not-for-profit organisation has put out a call for donations to ensure children in foster care receive a gift on Christmas Day.
Berry Street, Victoria’s...
Plenty Valley FM celebrates 25 years on air
Plenty Valley FM president Jeff Cullen said the station marked a quarter of a century of continuous broadcasting with a trip down memory lane.
“This...
Park named in honour of late CFA veteran
The third generation South Morang resident, and fire volunteer of 70 years, died in February, aged 83.
Last week, councillor Christine Stow moved a notice...
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Getting your child ready for prep
Starting school is a significant milestone in a child’s life and a major transition.
So how do you best prepare your child to start...
