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09/07/2023

40 years ago

July 13, 1988

Possible cutbacks in fire brigade services in Deer Park and parts of Sunshine are causing concern for local residents.

30 years ago

July 14, 1998

At least half of the western suburbs’ youth over 12 is smoking, at least on a casual basis.

20 years ago

July 8, 2003

Thousands of old building plans will be sold off or destroyed to make room in Brimbank council’s records storages.

10 years ago

July 9, 2013

A road safety advocate has slammed the behaviour of western suburbs motorists after figures revealed more than 165,000 infringements were recorded by two cameras on a Brimbank road over 15 months.

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