Braybrook Community Hub is a warm and friendly place to learn new skills pursue new interests and meet with friends based on the current needs and interests of our community The Hub is located on Churchill Avenue and is surrounded by the aeroplane park sports pavilion and basketball and tennis courts Braybrook Community Hub brings together a range of community service providers in one convenient location to support the local community The range of services delivered from the facility can vary at times however the current service offerings include the following: To make an appointment for a tour of our facilities please phone 9188 5800 or send us an email to braycomm@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au Email: braycomm@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au Visit our Facebook page Bus route: 408 and 410 Find out about volunteering opportunities at Braybrook Community Hub Charge your wheelchair or scooter battery here 300 Blankets A not for profit charity that provides support to people at risk of or experiencing homelessness and offer weekly free community dinners every Sunday night sk@300blankets.org.au  Tutoring Victoria Academic tutoring for year 3 to VCE students and computer courses in excel info@tutoring.org.au NEWGENs students are immersed in a dynamic and user-friendly educational setting equipped with a stellar group of experts in the field of language instruction who excel at teaching Vietnamese in particular Learn more about the Vietnamese language and culture with our assistance info@newgens.com.au  Spread the code Give your child a head start in learning the language of the digital world and enrol them in our weekly coding class We work through key coding concepts(like loops and variables) using a variety of engaging methods chat@spreadthecode.com.au We acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to the Elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past, present and emerging. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Professional running returns to Maribyrnong on Saturday March 29 with the Braybrook Gift back after a one year hiatus The $3000 120m sprint wasn’t held in 2024 due to a scheduling conflict at Pennell Reserve with cricket finals But with organisers pushing this year’s race back a few weeks until the cricket season is over the time honoured event returns with a full line-up of races and plenty of attractions off the track too “We’ve organised to have a market and food vendors at the event to try and create a community family fun type of day as well as the gift,” said Emily Dunlop from the Braybrook Sporting Club who helped organise the event While there will also be jumping castles and face painting on offer too the main attractions will still be on field where the Braybrook Gift has traditionally served as good form guide for the famed Stawell Gift on Easter Monday “Traditionally the winner of the Braybrook Gift does well in the Stawell Gift and often wins it,” said Ms Dunlop’s husband and fellow organiser there are also 300 and 400m sprints and a mile race as well as junior boys and girls and masters races at distances ranging from 120m through to 800m Athlete entries are still open for all races “If anyone’s interested in supporting a community event Anyone interested in sponsoring a race can email event organisers at: braybrooksportingclub@hotmail.com Racing begins at 12pm on and spectator entry is free Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a burglary and theft of more than $1M worth of campervans in Braybrook last month It is believed seven Mercedes Sprinter campervans were stolen from a business on Ashley Street between 23 February and 26 February Each van is estimated to be worth about $150,000 each Four of the campervans were recovered in the Footscray Three campervans remain outstanding with Victorian registrations 1QH5ES however the registration plates may have since been removed Investigators have released images of the outstanding campervans has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Braybrook Youth for Nature Program encorages young people aged 12 to 18 to make a difference and positively contribute to the environment through outdoor recreation and conservation activities through volunteering a couple of hours once a week The group meets every second Monday through the school terms Please note the Program is currently full but should places become available we'll update this webpage with details We acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation We offer our respect to the Elders of these traditional lands and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past Detectives charged two men yesterday as part of their investigation into the alleged extortion of the owner of a Braybrook tobacco store earlier this year Police executed two warrants at properties in Port Melbourne and Broadmeadows on the morning of Thursday arresting a 26-year-old Port Melbourne man and a 21-year-old Broadmeadows man The pair were interviewed and subsequently each charged with one count of extortion with threat to destroy or endanger property The men were bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday Thursday’s arrests follow an incident at a Braybrook store on 25 February this year Police will allege the men entered the store telling the owner they were “Kaz’s boys” and demanding to be sold the store for $70,000 An argument with the owner occurred and the men subsequently left the store Two days later the owner received a phone call threating that the shop would be burned down if he did not comply a 29-year-old Port Melbourne man was arrested in relation to the incident and subsequently charged with extortion with threat to destroy or endanger property He will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on June 16 Anyone with information on serious and organised crime linked to the illicit tobacco trade is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppers.com.au Unlike some clothing bins that only accept re-usable items all textile items even torn clothing can be placed in the clothing drop-off hubs or are converted into alternate fuel sources we ask that you observe the following acceptable items Please observe that the following items are not accepted via the clothing hubs To view clothing hub locations, search the hub finder on SCRG’s website. To protect our environment and recover more precious resources the Victorian Government banned all e-waste from going to landfill as of 1 July 2019 That means that e-waste can’t go in any bin To find your nearest electrical hub, visit the SGRG hub finder and select e-waste as the category filter.  Council's Community Recycling Stations offer a great solution for some common household items that cannot be recycled using your kerbside bins Residents can drop off a range of items for free using the new community recycling stations including small electrical items light globes including fluorescent light globes Please note that the stations are only designed to accept household quantities of items.  Large quantities cannot be accommodated by the recycling stations If the recycling station is full, or you have large quantities you must not leave materials on top of or beside the recycling station.  As an alternative you are able to take your items to a waste transfer station instead Local circular economy champions at Green Collect process your items at their Braybrook sorting facility Salvageable items are refurbished and sold at their stores in Braybrook and Yarraville while items destined for recycling are broken down into their base components Batteries are not accepted at these stations, to find a battery drop off point please refer to the B-cycle website. Community Recycling Stations are located at the following sites: Community Recycling Stations are only accessible during opening hours for each site.  Please contact your local facility to find out when they are open A Braybrook house was destroyed by fire late yesterday afternoon Firefighters arrived at the single-storey weatherboard house on Middleton Court about 4.30pm on Monday after multiple callers to triple-0 reported that the property was on fire believed to occasionally be occupied by a squatter was fully ablaze by the time fire crews arrived and a community advice was issued due to the large amount of smoke being emitted across the surrounding area A search of the property by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus confirmed it was vacant and the fire was brought under control about 4.52pm The house was completely destroyed by the blaze which took firefighters several more hours to extinguish The cause of the fire is yet to be determined but will be investigated Local developer Wilmac has sold down a recently completed business park on the banks of the Maribyrnong River the two storey office and industrial complex on 2.5 hectares at 84-110 Cranwell Street recovered over $52 million it contains 3,887 square metres of offices and 10,860 sqm of warehouses; the facility is split as 99 tenancies as Industria Braybrook – now replaced with Wilmac Braybrook – the smallest strata titled units Glyn Bosisto and MattLewski with Knight Frank’s Andrew Gallucci Michael Satterley and Steve Jones acted for Cremorne based Wilmac (story continues below) Wilmac Braybrook includes seven double storey buildings The complex also contains a business hub and boardroom and EV charging stations An onsite café is set to be operated by Cranwell Coffee Co Units were offered with between two and three car parks Braybrook is nine kilometres west of Melbourne’s CBD Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login A Braybrook building was engulfed by a suspicious fire this morning Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) responded to the fire at about 3.09am on Ashley Street with 30 firefighters on scene to have it under control by 3.38am The response was quickly escalated as firefighters donned breathing apparatus to make access and attack the fire and no-one was found to be affected by this fire Gas and power companies were on scene assisting FRV Maribyrnong Libraries will operate on reduced opening hours over the festive period All library branches will also be closed to the public all day on Friday 13 December 2024 with usual hours returning on Saturday 14 December 2024.  Check your local branch for opening hours below Footscray Library Usual opening hours resume at Footscray Library on 2 January 2025 Usual opening hours resume at Braybrook Library on 2 January 2025 Usual opening hours resume at West Footscray Library on 2 January 2025 Usual opening hours resume at Maribyrnong Library on 2 January 2025 Usual opening hours resume at Yarraville Library on 2 January 2025 You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream Press PLAY to listen to Tony Leonard’s full review We surveyed our studio audience and the top 3 answers were; the latter was the first and only time encountered when reviewing pubs over the journey located in Braybrook near Churchill Avenue had a fearsome reputation back in the day: So did the suburb Times change and the suburb slowly becomes more desirable given proximity to town The pub too reflects this and now the Ashley ringed by either second hand motors or wreckers of second hand motors has a steady as she goes offer replayed ad nauseam further out in the ‘burbs across Melbourne There’s a tradies lunch ($20 main plus pot) free pool and $18 jugs Sundays and a Thursday parma day special ($20) And the Ashley offers the latest happy hour known: 10pm – midnight (I don’t recall a later HH in any pub) gravy ($24) chicken parmigiana garden salad chips ($29) were popular plates from the classics selection Thoroughly enjoyed tempura battered scallops with the seaweed and lemon working well with them The Ashley runs a number of daily specials and more power to them Tried was Korean stick chicken on rice ($25) massive bowl Two tricks to be performed here; Gochujang sauce just lacked that crispiness to pull the dish off; A little spongy Happy to pass as the Carlton Draught was fine no more or less different from most of those out in ‘burbs Find information about Braybrook Community Hub located at 107–139 Churchill Avenue Find information about Maidstone Community Centre located at 21 Yardley Street Find information about Maribyrnong Community Centre located at 9 Randall Street Find information about Yarraville Community Centre which operates from 59 Francis Street Find information about Angliss Neighbourhood House located at 2/11 Vipont Street Find information about Braybrook and Maidstone Neighbourhood House located at 113 Melon Street Find information about Braybrook Men's Shed located at 107–139 Churchill Avenue Find information about Duke Street Community House located at 27 Duke Street Find information about West Footscray Neighbourhood House located at Level 1 We have a variety of venues for hire for meetings The menu is carefully crafted to cater to both coffee enthusiasts and food lovers, offering a mix of classic breakfast and brunch dishes alongside fresh, innovative options. Customers enjoy expertly brewed specialty Axil coffee, alongside a selection of gourmet toasties, vibrant salads, and indulgent pastries. The menu is designed to attract both dine-in guests and takeaway customers, ensuring a steady stream of revenue throughout the day. With weekly revenue growing between $8,000 - $10,000, a secure long lease of 10 years plus two 5-year options, and all systems and procedures already in place, this café is primed for continued success. The hard work has been donenow it's ready for a passionate new owner to take it to the next level. Call Marc on 0412 359 907 to arrange an inspection today. By sending this message, you agree to our Privacy Policy Business for sale in Sydney Business for sale in Melbourne Business for sale in Brisbane Business for sale in Adelaide Business for sale in Perth Business for sale in Canberra Business for sale in Darwin Business for sale in Hobart Business for sale in NSW Business for sale in VIC Business for sale in QLD Business for sale in SA Business for sale in WA Business for sale in ACT Business for sale in NT Business for sale in TAS Food, Beverage & Hospitality Shop & Retail Franchise & Business Professional Services Accommodation & Tourism Industrial & Manufacturing Home & Garden Beauty, Health & Fitness Restaurant Cafe & Coffee Shop Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Braybrook College year 12 students Jecka Gloria Katie Vo and Jamal Laqui have ambitious post-school plans and they’re far from outliers at their inner-west public school Katie Vo and Jamal Laqui have their sights on university after graduating this year.Credit: Eddie Jim The three VCE students are following the footsteps of similarly minded high-achievers from the 2023 graduating class – a cohort that helped the Braybrook school of more than 1000 students achieve its best-ever VCE study score results said their predecessors’ impressive scores are mostly a motivator so we’re using all the resources and doing the best that we can,” she said Braybrook College’s median study score last year reached an all-time high of 33 The percentage of students with a study score of 40 or higher also surged to a decade-high of 16.9 per cent For the improvement it has shown in its VCE results over the past decade Braybrook College has been awarded The Age’s 2024 Schools that Excel winner for government schools in Melbourne’s west The annual series celebrates schools that achieve outstanding advancement in their VCE results You can explore a decade of VCE results data for your high school and view the full list of winning schools using this year’s Schools that Excel dashboard: Braybrook’s resources include academic advice from successful former students hired to work at the school’s dedicated year 12 campus classroom Past high-achievers also tutor current students during Braybrook’s after-school homework club A staff careers team meets with each student to discuss subject selection starting from year 10 four educational experts visit the school each year to provide an outside perspective Assistant principal Arlene Bailey said the experts included former deans of private colleges who offer VCE students advice and identify areas for improvement “It could be as simple as when do you study “It’s also often a networking opportunity which our kids don’t often have access to in their own lives.” More than 80 per cent of Braybrook students speak a language other than English at home Assistant principals Arlene Bailey and Tania Gadea are part of a team at Braybrook working with VCE students to help them achieve results.Credit: Eddie Jim are among the high percentage of students born overseas is the first in her family to complete VCE Senior school leader Tania Gadea said the school had developed a culture where students took pride in their achievements “One of the first things I do at the start of the year but that doesn’t happen for breathing the same air or after being in the same space It’s from putting in that hard work and having that same belief in yourself,’” she said “I think at other schools it wouldn’t be seen as ‘cool’ but here Heathdale Christian College principal Ross Grace and year 12 student Mia Wilkinson.Credit: Jason South When Heathdale Christian College principal Ross Grace talks about success “We recognise to get to year 12 is a journey,” he said “So it’s identifying what we can do to support students learning along the journey so they can achieve what they’re capable of achieving “Part of our theological fundamental belief is that each student is valued for who they are.” Heathdale Christian College’s median VCE study score reached a 10-year high of 31 last year The percentage of students with a study score of 40 or above was 8.4 per cent These achievements are all the more impressive considering the school recorded its largest-ever cohort of students undertaking year 12 subjects in 2023 Heathdale Christian College has been awarded The Age’s 2024 Schools that Excel winner for non-government schools in Melbourne’s west Grace said Heathdale always had a reputation for academic excellence in the region which had improved through a changed approach to teaching “We want our teachers to see learning through the eyes of their students,” he said “Our focus is on the learning growth of each student Since Grace started at Heathdale eight years ago enrolments have grown by 30 per cent to 2300 students across the Melton and Werribee campuses Melton will begin offering year 12 for the first time to meet the increased demand Year 12 student Mia Wilkinson is among the students due to graduate in 2024 after attending Heathdale since kindergarten She said the extra support provided at Heathdale was what set it apart “Every single teacher wants to see you succeed and will set you up to see you succeed,” Mia said Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter and they\\u2019re far from outliers at their inner-west public school The three VCE students are following the footsteps of similarly minded high-achievers from the 2023 graduating class \\u2013 a cohort that helped the Braybrook school of more than 1000 students achieve its best-ever VCE study score results said their predecessors\\u2019 impressive scores are mostly a motivator so we\\u2019re using all the resources and doing the best that we can,\\u201D she said Braybrook College\\u2019s median study score last year reached an all-time high of 33 beating the school\\u2019s own target of 32 Braybrook College has been awarded The Age\\u2019s 2024 Schools that Excel winner for government schools in Melbourne\\u2019s west You can explore a decade of VCE results data for your high school and view the full list of winning schools using this year\\u2019s Schools that Excel dashboard: Braybrook\\u2019s resources include academic advice from successful former students hired to work at the school\\u2019s dedicated year 12 campus classroom Past high-achievers also tutor current students during Braybrook\\u2019s after-school homework club \\u201CIt could be as simple as when do you study \\u201CIt\\u2019s also often a networking opportunity which our kids don\\u2019t often have access to in their own lives.\\u201D \\u201COne of the first things I do at the start of the year but that doesn\\u2019t happen for breathing the same air or after being in the same space It\\u2019s from putting in that hard work and having that same belief in yourself,\\u2019\\u201D she said \\u201CI think at other schools it wouldn\\u2019t be seen as \\u2018cool\\u2019 but here \\u201CWe recognise to get to year 12 is a journey,\\u201D he said \\u201CSo it\\u2019s identifying what we can do to support students learning along the journey so they can achieve what they\\u2019re capable of achieving \\u201CPart of our theological fundamental belief is that each student is valued for who they are.\\u201D Heathdale Christian College\\u2019s median VCE study score reached a 10-year high of 31 last year Heathdale Christian College has been awarded The Age\\u2019s 2024 Schools that Excel winner for non-government schools in Melbourne\\u2019s west \\u201CWe want our teachers to see learning through the eyes of their students,\\u201D he said \\u201COur focus is on the learning growth of each student \\u201CEvery single teacher wants to see you succeed and will set you up to see you succeed,\\u201D Mia said Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories This is probably not the page you’re looking for skip the tents and pitch a meal at Campground Kitchen instead Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime The tone of a dining experience is set within 10 seconds. Do you sense a welcome, hear a happy hubbub, see a smile? It’s not impossible to recover from a rocky first impression but if a business can get the beginning right, guests are onside from the get-go. Campground Kitchen nails it. The location is unexpected, in semi-industrial western suburban Braybrook. Walk towards the tin-roofed warehouse and you see a gelato stand, people drinking spritzes while kids roast marshmallows, cute dogs, and a chalked “Camp Rules” sign that encourages you to eat, drink and take naps. I’m on board. This is your glamping era. In the big, breezy shed, there are tables in the glow of a wood oven and a patio framed by a vertical garden. Where’s Next Honey pizza topped with hot salami, honey and fresh chilli.Simon SchluterThe place feels like an exhortation to gather pals and share snacks, maybe spicy salami pizza with honey and chilli, proof that Melbourne’s hot honey craze is in full swing. The pizza is good, with charred, chewy crust and floppy Napoli-style interior. Otherwise, you’re twirling seafood pasta, pairing craft beer with mac-and-cheese fritters, or sipping a summery Ode to Petrina cocktail made with piquette, a gleaners’ wine coaxed from spent grapes. The drinks are good and the food is decent (I’m looking forward to plans for a barbecue selection), but it’s the vibe of the thing that truly appeals. Skip to the bad bit: one truck has a gas leak and the warehouse blows up. Remi Pham and Sonia Lear could easily have given up but they rebuilt, refashioning the warehouse into the bricks-and-mortar offshoot of Happy Camper Pizza trucks, largely because they thought the west needed it. Running a venue is largely about making choices. To reduce their carbon footprint, there are solar panels on the roof, local vodka and gin is delivered in refillable vats, and the wine brands lean green and female. Coming into its second full summer, Campground is still finding its feet but it’s growing with honest intention. First impressions matter but it’s even better when they’re backed up with passion, authenticity and fun. There are plenty of new rooftop bars in Melbourne, but there’s still nothing like GigiThe suburban view is not spectacular, exactly – but there’s something special about golden hours spent on this summer-only sundeck. This tiny gelato shop in the ’burbs proves Melbourne’s lickability rating is risingOver the years, the big gelati brands have opened more branches and there are many cool new players, but Luna Blu has become more special for staying small. Plumped up desserts and corporate vibes: Our critic’s verdict on Crown’s glitzy new restaurantIt might have little to do with its namesake Hollywood hotel Chateau Marmont, but it’s serving sexed up and lascivious cornbread. news and the hottest openings served to your inbox Maribyrnong City Council welcomes the announcement of $423,000 in funding to address safety concerns at a known Braybrook black spot The funding for the Evans/Cranwell street intersection is part of the $33 million Federal Black Spot Program 2024-25 and will be used to install a raised intersection and hazard boards to reduce the see-through effects The works will also include lighting and draining upgrades Council acknowledges the opportunity to work with Fraser MP Daniel Mulino in identifying and promoting the intersection for inclusion in the program “Council is working across multiple areas and agencies to enhance the safety of road users across our municipality and we are pleased to see this outcome for the Evans Street and Cranwell Street intersection While the project will be predominantly funded by the grant communications and project management support,” Mayor There have been three incidents previously at the Evans/Cranwell intersection As part of the Blackspot submission process Council had also identified and nominated the intersection of Cowper Street and Parker Street in Footscray and will continue to advocate for changes here Council is also working with the State Government to improve road safety at a number of other roads This includes lowering speed limits and introducing traffic signals at the Hopkins Street/Hallenstein Street intersection and Hampstead Road/Creften Street/Emu Road in Maidstone Stay up-to-date with the latest news by subscribing to our eNews A child left with catastrophic injuries after a car ploughed into him said he was trying to save his three-year-old brother “I was being a big brother to my little brother I pushed him out of the way so he doesn’t get hurt like me,” Huseyin Pek The driver told police he was pulling into a laneway in Braybrook in September 2023 when he accidentally stepped on the accelerator instead of the brakes.Credit: Alex Crowe Thanh Ngoc Vo had arrived in Australia five days before the September 2023 crash and was practising driving around the block in his wife’s car when he hit the accelerator instead of the brake The 49-year-old unlicensed driver ran over the children who were playing in a puddle behind their grandparents’ home in Braybrook Huseyin was seriously injured and has undergone several operations but may never walk properly again His little brother Burak Pek suffered minor injuries the boys’ family said they were relieved “justice is served in our favour” after Vo admitted dangerous driving causing serious injury but I came here for my son and I’ll be here for him on our next court date,” his mother “I don’t accept that he is sorry for what he did to my son.” A statement from Aydin that described how she heard the crash and feared the worst was read out in court Police investigators at the scene in September 2023.Credit: Nine News Vo was pulling into the laneway when he accidentally stepped on the accelerator instead of the brakes of the Toyota Prado He pushed on the accelerator even further and hit the two children and three parked cars he fell to his knees in a prayer position and was arrested Huseyin’s numerous injuries were described as catastrophic by prosecutors and required emergency surgery and almost two months in hospital He suffered fractures and deep cuts to his head including a 20-centimetre gash running from his left eyebrow to the middle of his head “I can’t look at his face because I’m in tears,” Aydin said She said Huseyin was once “the happiest boy” but his leg injuries meant he might never walk properly again “He wants me to give him a timeframe for when he will be normal again Aydin hoped Vo would receive a lengthy prison term and then be deported to Vietnam doesn’t he think he should’ve helped my boy?” Judge Duncan Allen thanked Aydin for her “poignant tragic” description of what had happened to her child “No doubt the most painful thing she’s ever had to do,” he said has been truly devastating in so many ways.” Defence barrister Zoe Broughton asked for Vo to be assessed for a community work order but accepted he would serve some time in prison “I don’t think I could easily stand here and urge your honour to avoid any loss of liberty,” she said Get alerts on significant breaking news as happens. Sign up for our Breaking News Alert \\u201CI was being a big brother to my little brother I pushed him out of the way so he doesn\\u2019t get hurt like me,\\u201D Huseyin Pek Thanh Ngoc Vo had arrived in Australia five days before the September 2023 crash and was practising driving around the block in his wife\\u2019s car when he hit the accelerator instead of the brake who were playing in a puddle behind their grandparents\\u2019 home in Braybrook the boys\\u2019 family said they were relieved \\u201Cjustice is served in our favour\\u201D but I came here for my son and I\\u2019ll be here for him on our next court date,\\u201D his mother \\u201CI don\\u2019t accept that he is sorry for what he did to my son.\\u201D \\u201CI thought Huseyin must have been dead.\\u201D Huseyin\\u2019s numerous injuries were described as catastrophic by prosecutors and required emergency surgery and almost two months in hospital \\u201CI can\\u2019t look at his face because I\\u2019m in tears,\\u201D Aydin said She said Huseyin was once \\u201Cthe happiest boy\\u201D but his leg injuries meant he might never walk properly again \\u201CHe wants me to give him a timeframe for when he will be normal again doesn\\u2019t he think he should\\u2019ve helped my boy?\\u201D Judge Duncan Allen thanked Aydin for her \\u201Cpoignant tragic\\u201D description of what had happened to her child \\u201CNo doubt the most painful thing she\\u2019s ever had to do,\\u201D he said \\u201CThe impact of what happened that day has been truly devastating in so many ways.\\u201D \\u201CI don\\u2019t think I could easily stand here and urge your honour to avoid any loss of liberty,\\u201D she said Get alerts on significant breaking news as happens After the missing and murdered First Nations women and children inquiry we are looking for change that puts our safety first As a First Nations woman who has spent the past two decades working at the frontline of Aboriginal women’s and children’s safety, I have seen and heard it all. Despite dedicating my life to advocating for the rights of Aboriginal women and children, I have been silenced and sidelined. But like all other First Nations women, this has never deterred me. I have known so many women who, having experienced the most extreme forms of abuse and violence, find the courage to speak their truth and seek support only to be dismissed, ridiculed or disbelieved by the very people and systems supposed to keep our women safe. when a woman’s life is taken or she is unable to speak for herself Disbelieved not only by police but by child protection justice and other systems we should be able to trust We also know that system responses are all too often punitive But I have also seen and continue to feel the incredible strength resilience and courage of Aboriginal women We have always done the heavy lifting because our lives depend on it together with a small group of Aboriginal women and men a specialist Aboriginal community-controlled organisation in Victoria we offer life-saving services including legal and practical support for Aboriginal women and children who experience or are at risk of experiencing family violence Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup In the last financial year alone, Djirra made 21 detailed submissions to both national and Victorian public inquiries and committees. The missing and murdered First Nations women and children inquiry was a long-overdue and desperately needed opportunity to find justice and push for change in the names of so many lost to family and community. This inquiry was a defining moment. An opportunity for so many women and families to step on to a national platform to tell their stories, share their experiences, put their truth on the record. Djirra gave practical, detailed recommendations for the urgent and wide-ranging systemic change needed to address violence, racism and the targeting of our people – especially by police and systems that are supposed to keep us safe. We supported courageous women and brave families from across the country to open their hearts and, with trust, to tell their truths, sharing deeply personal, heartbreaking stories and calling for the justice owed to the beloved women and children murdered or brutally disappeared. There are few words to describe the further trauma and pain caused for survivors and their families in the retelling of their stories. The hope they and we all had was that this inquiry would be different, would be a step toward true safety for our women and children. 1:59Greens senator says report on murdered Indigenous women doesn't offer many solutions – videoFor a not-for-profit like Djirra, advocacy work is a huge investment, a cost that diverts much needed and already stretched time, people and resources from the frontline. But advocacy is an essential investment if we are to influence change and keep our women’s voices and experiences front and centre. We have laboured for years testifying to what’s happening “on the ground”. By showing the way forward and amplifying the voices of First Nations women in the halls and committee rooms where power is centred, our women are seen and heard, so our lives are valued by political leaders and lawmakers. Surely this is not in vain! Much of what we said to this inquiry – to every inquiry and committee – is not new. For many, many years we have been highlighting the same issues, the same systemic racism and targeting of our people on one hand, and on the other repeating the same proven self-determined solutions that will bring change. If the federal government is listening – especially after the release of the report last week – here’s what we expect they heard. The political handballing of issues that directly relate to the safety of First Nations women and children must stop. Free daily newsletterOur Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters State, territory and federal leaders must work together to address the violence against our women and children, the high rates of child removal, the poor and unacceptable health status of our people and the over-incarceration rates. 2:05Kirby Bentley on her aunty's murder: 'He stabbed her 17 times while she was holding their daughter'We must break out of this perpetual cycle of inquiries, submissions and hearings which produce recommendations in reports that sit in government offices gathering dust. Our governments must stop pointing the fingers of blame and responsibility at each other while our women and children’s lives are taken, families are destroyed, and communities devastated. We must call out the toxic 24-hour news cycle, with urgent and invasive questions from media outlets that frankly, in many cases, use our women and children as clickbait. Leaders must recognise the futility and wastefulness of “quick fixes” that see governments pour more and more funding into policing and punitive, racist law enforcement systems instead of frontline services and supports that keep our women safe. Read moreWe are stuck in an exhausting and perpetual cycle that never results in any substantial change Now more than ever we are looking to all political leaders – regardless of party – for urgent action and change that puts our women’s and children’s safety first As First Nations women we will continue to stay the course and speak our truths while politicians bureaucrats and change leaders will likely remain mystified by lack of progress and ignore the solutions that we consistently advise of Truth can be uncomfortable and can be painful And we will never be silent or stifled in our fight to make sure our women’s voices and solutions are heard and our demands for action reverberate throughout every corner of the nation Governments and the people of this country cannot “unhear” us now Antoinette Braybrook AM is the CEO of Djirra and co-chair of Change the Record The Western Football Netball League Senior Finals will be in full swing this weekend with more Grand Finals and the business end of the season getting underway for the Division 1 Men’s competition Saturday at Skinner Reserve is Grand Final day for the Under 18 Women and St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee Senior Women with two exciting matches set to be play out Reserves and U18s Semi Finals will take place at Pennell Reserve on both Saturday and Sunday while the opening TIV Division 1 Men’s Finals for Seniors Reserves and U18s will be played across the two days at DSV Stadium please note Dogs are not permitted at any finals venues FINALS – AUGUST 31 & SEPTEMBER 1 You can view the fixtures and get all the scores from across the weekend HERE Albanvale has hung on to its place in the top six of Division 2 Men despite a heavy loss to Suns and victory by Braybrook over West Footscray and Brookers (seventh) all finished the home and away season with 10-8 win-loss records with the Cobras claiming the last finals spot over Braybrook by a mere three percent Suns hosted Albanvale in the final round with last year’s Division 3 premiers recording a 13.10 (88) to 5.7 (37) win leading by seven points at quarter time before a five goal to one second term broke the game open and from there the home team cruised to a 51-point triumph Daniel O’Leary was best on for the Suns while Reece Field kicked three of Albanvale’s five goals Both teams take their place in Elimination Finals this weekend with the Suns facing Newport Braybrook’s clash with West Footscray was a much closer affair with multiple lead changes and momentum swings at Pennell Reserve The Brookers held a three-point advantage at quarter time but the Roosters turned things around to be up by nine points at the main break Stephen Mihelakos-James who finished the day with seven majors helped Braybrook regain control in the third quarter with the hosts taking a 10-point lead into the last West Footscray closed the gap several times in the fourth but would fall short as the Brookers secured a 15.14 (104) to 15.11 (101) victory Sunshine held on to its double chance with a hard-fought seven-point win away to Newport The visitors led early before trailed by 15 points at the main break following a strong second term from the Panthers Sunshine hit back in a big way in the third holding Newport scoreless to re-establish an eight-point buffer and from there did enough to salute 11.12 (78) to 11.5 (71) Declan Moloney was brilliant for Sunshine while Hussein Hasna kicked three goals and was best on ground for Newport A loss by Sunshine would have seen Wyndhamvale move up to second spot after the Falcons enjoyed a 142-point win against Western Rams The hosts had eight multiple goal kickers in their 16th win of the season with Daniel Burns Matthew Paul and Jack Tessari all contributing four majors Tyler and Damon Lewis were the best performers for the Rams who finished their first season in the WFNL with two just wins but plenty of competitive performances across the year Albion completed a perfect home and away season with a 201-point win over Sunshine Heights Cooper Muir hit double figures for the second straight week booting 10 goals while Daniel Bramich tallied six majors The Dragons were best served by Matt Malual and Arian Sarandis Albion along with Sunshine have a bye in the first week of finals before facing off in the second semi final with the winner going straight through to the grand final Laverton were also big winners in Round 18 downing North Sunshine by 194 points with Fraser Johns and Joshua Cole among the main contributors North Footscray ended their campaign with 124-pioint victory over Tarneit to finish 9-9 on the season It was an entertaining start to the game with the Titans in the contest at first change but the Devils dominated after quarter-time kicking 18 goals over the next three terms with the visitors having no answers SEE FULL SCORES & BEST PLAYERS HERE El Jannah – the beloved Lebanese charcoal-chicken joint which first opened in Sydney in 1998 – has a cult following across the country If you’ve never tried the brand’s famed garlic sauce and chips To celebrate its Braybrook store launch, El Jannah is offering a one-day-only $5 meal deal on Saturday December 7 The promotion includes its iconic flame-grilled charcoal chicken served with that garlic sauce There’ll also be DJs performing and a prize wheel for the chance to win free meals For details on how to claim the offer, you can visit El Jannah's website We hope you like the offers we recommend on Broadsheet Broadsheet may receive an affiliate commission when you follow some links Maribyrnong Libraries is committed to offering an accessible and inclusive space for everyone West Footscray and Yarraville branches are all fully accessible by wheelchair via their main entry.  Parts of the Yarraville branch are not easily accessible While the library service offers a range of self-serve technologies including check out kiosks copy and scanning services and e-collections our friendly staff are on hand and happy to assist customers in navigating their visit have particular accessibility requirements please let us know in advance to ensure an enjoyable experience on the day Accessible parking is located near each of our libraries and all branches have accessible toilet facilities Braybrook Library is equipped with a Roger Soundfield system The Soundfield speaker is a specialised hearing solution that dynamically adjusts sound to improve the learning environment for all listeners The Soundfield speaker is used at all Early Years programs Please note that currently no Maribyrnong branches offer Changing Places facilities Suns have fallen just short of a thrilling come from behind win in Round 7 with Braybrook surviving a late surge from the visiting side at Pennell Reserve a three-quarter time rev-up from coach Dean Cachia inspired a final term flurry from the Suns Five goals in the last quarter put the visitors within two points before time expired with Braybrook hanging on to record a 10.11 (71) 10.9 (69) victory Ryal Yak and Liam McGarity were influential for the Brookers while Jarrod Vella best on for the Suns with Adam Scarpino kicking a game-high three goals Suns should have no problem bouncing back against North Sunshine this coming weekend while Braybrook face Albanvale away at Robert Bruce Reserve Albanvale also returned to the winners list on Saturday with a 26-point triumph over Western Rams in a low scoring affair at Ian Cowie Recreation Reserve The Cobras held a comfortable advantage at every change on the way to their third win of the season with the 9.9 (63) to 5.7 (37) result Braedon Billing had his best outing of the year kicking three goals and being named one of Albanvale’s best alongside Ostin Bellingham Rams are again at home in Round 8 with North Footscray their opponent following a brave performance against Newport on the weekend The Panthers have started slowly at times this season and the Devils took advantage holding a slender four-point lead at the first break at Hansen Reserve A seven-goal second quarter tuned the match in Newport’s favour and from there the visitors had no issues extending their lead over the final two terms to win 19.14 (128) to 11.7 (73) Belal Abou-Eid was the top performer for the Panthers while Mitchell Taleb was the standout in attack kicking four goals in his first senior match of the season Newport’s next assignment will be much tougher away to league leaders Albion in Round 8 Albion returned from a week off on Saturday travelling to Tarneit where they came away with a 183-point win Caleb McPherson continued his brilliant campaign for the Cats with another best on ground showing while Jesse Cavanagh bagged seven majors for the second time this season going to the top of the goal kicking table in the process Tarneit were best served by Benjamin Arabit and Connor Modrich who face Laverton next Laverton were no match for Sunshine on the weekend with the Kangaroos downing the Magpies 26.26 (182) to 7.1 (43) Sunshine put the game to bed in the third term adding nine goals to lead by 101 points with a quarter to play Daniel Castellano starred for the home side with an eight-goal bag while Matthew Vorbach and Trent Cole were named Laverton’s best Sunshine now heads to Shorten Reserve to take on West Footscray who trumped Sunshine Heights 15.9 (99) to 7.12 (54) on Saturday The Roosters were another team that led all game edging further ahead over the course of the day as Thomas Stelluto did the damage up forward with six goals Samuel Hall also had a major impact for the visitors while for the hosts Bol Wol and Arian Sarandis stood tall The next outing for Sunshine Heights is against Wyndhamvale who moved to 7-0 in Round 7 Wyndhamvale enter that game after boosting their percentage with a 233-point win over North Sunshine at Dempster Park The Falcons were accurate in front of goal and relentless as they piled on 14 majors in the final quarter Joel Russell finished the match with the 14 goals of his own in a best on ground display SEE FULL RESULTS & BEST PLAYERS HERE Grace Cummings has become a force in the Australian music landscape since January When she first revealed the teaser of new record Ramona through lead single ‘On and On’ With three more tracks ‘Common Man’ followed by final singles ‘Ramona’ and ‘A Precious Thing’ continuing the buzz Ramona was already positioned to be Cummings standout Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here A post shared by Grace Cummings (@gracecummingsmusic) The album was enveloped by praise from critics cementing it as one of the years finest bodies of work with fans begging to hear the jazz-filled tunes live They didn’t have to wait long as Grace Cummings popped over to the US, UK and Europe for 26 shows including her first sold out shows, support slots for King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard in Europe, festival appearances and performances on KEXP Live, WNYC and a late night television appearance. Returning to Australia, Cummings announced her Australian tour which kicked off in July and weaved through multiple venues in Melbourne including The Espy and Brunswick Ballroom Last night she touched back down in her hometown of Melbourne for a special show at Howler Talented live music photographer Joshua Braybrook was on the ground to capture the impressive moments from both Cool Sounds and Grace Cummings Keep up to date with Grace Cummings future shows and appearances here The speed limit on Ballarat Road between Braybrook and Sunshine North has been dropped by 10 km/h as a new safety measure Transport Victoria has introduced a new 60km/h speed limit on Ballarat Road between McIntyre Road and Ashley Street The change is expected to help reduce the likelihood and the severity of road crashes and improve the road environment for everyone The new speed limit will become legally enforceable once the signs have been installed on February 12 Ballarat Road is a key arterial road in Melbourne’s west The section from McIntyre Road to Ashley Street is a key connection to community hubs 67 crashes were recorded on Ballarat Road between McIntyre Road to Duke Street – 19 of which resulted in serious injury and one person lost their life 38 crashes were recorded between Duke Street to Ashley Street sixteen of which resulted in serious injury and three people lost their lives “The new speed limit will reduce the likelihood and severity of crashes,” Transport Victoria said in a letter advising residents of the change “Everyone has a role to play in road safety and this includes driving to the conditions Ensuring our roads and road networks are safe accessible and meet the needs of the community is a priority for Council Using a Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) Study Council has developed a Draft Traffic Management Plan (TMP) for Braybrook (south) and to ensure it reflects the needs of the community “Ensuring our road planning and infrastructure reflects the needs of our diverse and growing population for years to come is critical,” Mayor The Plan outlines the road safety concerns identified during the collection of raw data and from resident feedback during the Study and highlights the actions we intend to take to mitigate the risks to improve road safety and accessibility Key concerns raised in the area included an increase in speeding in the area which impacts the safety of all road users – pedestrians cyclists and drivers – and a lack of signage and road safety infrastructure such as speed humps and pedestrian crossings Actions highlighted in the Plan to address these concerns include installing new signage and infrastructure such as pedestrian crossings cycling facilities and raised intersections and reducing some local roads to 40km/hr to reduce high speeds.   To further our conversations with the community we will be hosting ‘community conversations’ – information sessions with local residents to provide them the opportunity to come and speak to us learn more about the project and provide feedback We will be popping up in the below locations:   Braybrook Park’s ‘Aeroplane Park’ “I hope the community in Braybrook takes the opportunity to provide feedback around the actions we are proposing in their dedicated draft Traffic Management Plan (TMP) – a document designed to improve road safety and accessibility in their own backyard,” he continued Community feedback on the Draft Traffic Management Plan for Braybrook (south) will assist us in ensuring it reflects the needs of our growing community To view the Draft Traffic Management Plan for Braybrook (south) and find out how to have your say, visit Your City Your Voice.    An online survey is now available and closes on 24 February 2021 Stay up-to-date with the latest news by subscribing to our eNews. Play Duration: 3 minutes 9 seconds3m 9sBrought to you by A children's play centre in Melbourne's west was targeted by vandals three times in four days over the Easter break. In the latest incident this morning, intruders set fire to the Rabbit Hole Playcentre kitchen.  Victoria Police Detective Senior Constable Chris Berzins said a forensics team would inspect the crime scene today. Police were keen to hear from anyone with information about the  "concerning" string of events.  Police have set up a crime scene and forensic investigators will examine the site today. (AAP: Joel Carrett) Published: 12h agoSun 4 May 2025 at 10:30pm Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio A month after it was revealed a “graveyard” of unsold Teslas are sitting at Port Melbourne – the Elon Musk backed car giant has leased an enormous warehouse 4125 square metres – just over an acre – forms part of ISPT’s 21.7 hectare Central West Industrial Park the 103,307 sqm carbon neutral estate with 13 freestanding buildings developed 24 years ago but held by the fund manager since 2007 Cameron Giles and Lachlan May were the agents Earlier this year it was reported the car maker was losing its dominant position in the local EV market – an average 53 per cent market share last year falling to 33pc in April Thousands of Teslas are now said to be banked at Port Melbourne damaging the used car appeal which dealers say is already fragile for electronic vehicles here The sales decline is taking place offshore too with reports of falls in March and April The tenancy forms part of a 9179 sqm building (also including 36/9 Ashley St) listed for lease earlier this year Tottenham train station is about 700 metres away Braybrook is about 11kms west of Melbourne’s CBD four vacant prime buildings are available in the city’s inner west Braybrook’s much-loved Aeroplane Park which was tragically destroyed by a fire in December 2015 was officially reopened today by State Member for Footscray The new playground has retained the flight theme of the original playground and offers a variety of play experiences and challenges for all ages Following an extensive consultation period with the local community to re-imagine the new playground the final design was endorsed by Council in late 2016 with construction commencing in September this year Key elements of the new playground include a giant steel aeroplane which has swings underneath the wings; a tall ‘traffic control’ play structure; terminal with seating plane rockers and baggage carousel; sea-saws at tail of the plane; double flying fox; palm island with clambering rocks; spinner; and low bridge feature with tunnel and slide which designed the original wooden aeroplane structure that was destroyed in the fire designed and and create key elements of the new steel aeroplane structure the rebuilt park includes exercise equipment an upgraded community garden and a picnic area The $1.14 million dollar project is funded in part by the Victorian Government’s Community Crime Prevention Program with a grant of $205,000 from the Public Safety Infrastructure Fund “The sudden loss of the former Aeroplane Park just days before Christmas was truly devastating for the whole community “Over the last couple of years we’ve been liaising with the local community fundraising and working hard with local designers on plans to rebuild the playground “From the very beginning we set out to design a unique and iconic play structure to mark Braybrook which honoured the theme of flight in memory of the former playground We also wanted to ensure it offered a variety of play experiences and challenges for all ages “We are very proud of the final result and are excited to be opening it in time for summer for the whole community to enjoy!” Stay up-to-date with the latest news by subscribing to our eNews Police have charged a Braybrook man following an incident where a man was shot last month The charges follow an incident on Saturday where emergency services were called to an abandoned building on Newcomen Road in Springvale following reports a man had been shot about 2pm A 39-year-old man was conveyed to hospital to be treated for serious but non-life threatening injuries A 25-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman also inside the building at the time were not physically injured during the incident Police arrested the 32-year-old Braybrook man in Braybrook on December 12 and later charged him with intentionally causing serious injury possessing proceeds of crime and trafficking drug of dependence The man is expected to face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au At least nine state government-owned houses are sitting empty in a single suburb in Melbourne’s inner west in the midst of the state’s worst housing crisis in decades and years after complaints were raised about empty houses in the area The vacant homes in Braybrook have frustrated locals some of whom have been on the public housing waiting list for decades and are demanding the government act now to lease out the properties Braybrook resident Lucy Cuzzupe in front of a vacant state-owned house in her street It comes nine years after The Age reported that housing advocates were calling for several vacant state-owned residential properties in Braybrook to be redeveloped to tackle Victoria’s surging public housing waiting list There are now almost 50,000 applicants on the waiting list who survives on a weekly disability pension and has been on the public housing waiting list since 1990 passes the empty Braybrook homes when she walks her dog The 53-year-old lives in a private rental in Braybrook despite having her case escalated four years ago for priority public housing due to her disability and the risk posed to her safety by family violence Each time she has attempted to find a new place to rent she said she had faced rental discrimination – and rising rents had greatly limited her options Some public housing in Braybrook has been vacant for years.Credit: Jason South Cuzzupe said she had observed a growing number of government-owned homes “Some of those homes have been empty and without tenants for four years It doesn’t make sense for them to be empty,” she said One of the vacant homes was previously rented by her elderly neighbour who vacated the property to enter an aged care home Cuzzupe said the house had been empty for a year “I’ve been in that house and it’s perfectly fine for someone to move in,” she said In response to questions from The Age, a Department of Families, Fairness and Housing spokeswoman said eight properties in Braybrook were set to be redeveloped as part of the $2 billion Commonwealth Government Social Housing Accelerator program, announced last June But Cuzzupe questioned why it had taken almost a year for any of the homes in Braybrook to be leased out to people who were in desperate need of a new home Another vacant state-owned home in Braybrook.Credit: Jason South State government data shows that at March 31 this year there were 48,620 applicants seeking public or community housing on the Victorian Housing Register Many of them were older weatherboard homes with tin roofs and wooden boards nailed to windows brick home which was structurally intact but fenced off The government spokesperson said one of the houses in Braybrook was ready to be leased out to a tenant and had already been offered to an applicant on the Victorian Housing Register Two homes required more significant works before they would be ready to be leased “We are housing as many people as possible with more than 7000 households moving into social housing last financial year – an increase of 29 per cent from the previous year,” the spokesperson said The number of households that moved into social housing was 5553 in the 2021-22 financial year and 7152 in the 2022-23 financial year “The department works hard to ensure properties are tenanted as soon as possible including undertaking the necessary inspection safety checks and repairs in line with the Residential Tenancies Act before the property is ready for the next renters.” Victorian Public Tenants Association chief executive Katelyn Butterss said demand for public housing was soaring across the state there was a 94 per cent surge in demand for assistance from the association Butterss said there had been a “glaring lack of commitment to growth in public housing” by governments over many years “Housing is a human right and everyone deserves the dignity of a home,” she said In response to the housing crisis, the Victorian government vowed to deliver an average of 80,000 homes a year over the next decade as part of its $5.3 billion Big Housing Build it is currently falling well short of that target flats and townhouses had begun – the lowest annual total since 2013 The latest Housing Industry Association forecast is that in 2024 construction will have started on as few as 52,332 new homes and increase slightly to 55,175 in 2025 One of nine vacant state-owned empty homes The Age observed in Braybrook.Credit: Jason South According to the government’s own estimates Victoria will need to build about 57,000 homes every year just to keep pace with soaring population growth; Melbourne is expected to swell by about 1 million people over the next decade At least nine state government-owned houses are sitting empty in a single suburb in Melbourne\\u2019s inner west in the midst of the state\\u2019s worst housing crisis in decades and years after complaints were raised about empty houses in the area It comes that housing advocates were calling for several vacant state-owned residential properties in Braybrook to be redeveloped to tackle Victoria\\u2019s surging public housing waiting list she said she had faced rental discrimination \\u2013 and rising rents had greatly limited her options \\u201CSome of those homes have been empty and without tenants for four years It doesn\\u2019t make sense for them to be empty,\\u201D she said \\u201CI\\u2019ve been in that house and it\\u2019s perfectly fine for someone to move in,\\u201D she said Fairness and Housing spokeswoman said eight properties in Braybrook were set to be redeveloped as part of the $2 billion Commonwealth Government Social Housing Accelerator program \\u201CWe are housing as many people as possible with more than 7000 households moving into social housing last financial year \\u2013 an increase of 29 per cent from the previous year,\\u201D the spokesperson said \\u201CThe department works hard to ensure properties are tenanted as soon as possible including undertaking the necessary inspection safety checks and repairs in line with the Residential Tenancies Act before the property is ready for the next renters.\\u201D Butterss said there had been a \\u201Cglaring lack of commitment to growth in public housing\\u201D by governments over many years \\u201CHousing is a human right and everyone deserves the dignity of a home,\\u201D she said \\u201CIt\\u2019s unacceptable that in Australia the Victorian government vowed to over the next decade as part of its $5.3 billion Big Housing Build flats and townhouses had begun \\u2013 the lowest annual total since 2013