Tag: news
Selfless Scerri
By VANESSA VALENZUELA
FOR more than two decades Alfred Scerri has donated his tools, time and handyman tricks to the Salvation Army.
The 71-year-old from Keilor...
Living life to the full
By VANESSA VALENZUELA
ZION Thillalem is navigating his way through everyday life.
Born with underdeveloped eyes, Zion is completely blind but it hasn’t stopped the bubbly...
Magical Micky
By VANESSA VALENZUELA
WITH a wave of his hand, Micky Trickstar brings to life the wonderful world of magic.
The professional magician, who lives in St...
Car theft capital
By VANESSA VALENZUELA
BRIMBANK remains the state’s worst car theft hotspot with more than 960 vehicles stolen in the last financial year.
Figures from the National...
Drug problem
By VANESSA VALENZUELA
DRUG offences in Brimbank continue to rise, the latest crime statistics have revealed.
According to Victoria Police figures, a total of 1071 drug...
Help in Hillside
By VANESSA VALENZUELA
EVERY day is a challenge for Laura Salib.
But the 33-year-old Hillside resident is taking it in her stride and out to prove...
Auction’s on the nose
By VANESSA VALENZUELA
HOME auctions in the City of Brimbank are struggling to attract buyers with only 273 properties sold under the hammer last year,...
Sick wait for ambulances
By VANESSA VALENZUELA
PARAMEDICS are taking longer to arrive at life-threatening emergencies in Brimbank with critically ill patients forced to wait more than 12 minutes...
Sustainable living
AN ALTONA North home, which produces more power than it uses, has won a prestigious award.
Marion House has been named the Most Sustainable House...
Survivor spreads cheer
By XAVIER SMERDON
A HOPPERS Crossing resident with an amazing tale of survival is now spending her spare time helping less fortunate members of the...
Water security plan
AN AMOUNT of water equal to more than 70 Olympic-sized swimming pools will be saved in Hobsons Bay each year thanks to a new...
Valuable volunteer
By ALESHA CAPONE
FOR more than three decades Edith Grinham has been volunteering at the St Mark’s Anglican Church Op Shop in Spotswood.
The grandmother-of-six began...
