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Albion station gets makeover
Albion station is about to undergo a $900,000 upgrade. Brimbank council is set to begin works to improve access to the western side of the…
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Cricketer on the rise
A Caroline Springs all-rounder is shaping up to be a name to watch in the future. Jackson Martin has been selected to represent Victoria in…
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Being bold for Bowery
It’s time for St Albans to be bold. Brimbank icon Leigh Bowery is remembered, in part, for his bold, creative and artistic zest for life…
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A festival to remember
Rain did little to dampen Sunshine’s annual Lantern Festival, according to organisers. The Sunshine Business Association (SBA) said that despite inclement weather, about 50,000 people…
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All aboard for rail design plans
The Brimbank council has drafted 10 design principles to guide the design and delivery of the upgrade of the Ballarat train line through Ardeer and…
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Brimbank fights for Stony Creek
A stalemate surrounding the Upper Stony Creek rejuvenation project continues. Work on the $11 million project to transform a concrete drain back to a natural…
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Young tradies risk lung disease
Dry cutting of materials which may contain silica is now banned in Victoria. Silica is commonly found in kitchen and bathroom benchtops and is a…
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My Brimbank: Jamieson Battistella
What’s your connection to Brimbank? I’ve grown up in the area. I went to the local primary school in Deer Park and I started Little…
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Cats up for the kindest cut
Veterinary staff at the Lost Dogs Home’s mobile cat neutering van were purring with satisfaction last week. Tiny Tina, a six-month old domestic short-haired cat,…
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Hospital delivers new baby unit
A state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit has opened at the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital. The unit is the first of its kind in…
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Call for ‘risky’ business
A Brimbank councillor has questioned whether the council is taking enough risks with its finances. The council last week announced an operating surplus of $36.3…
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Centre with a difference
Sydenham has a new childcare centre. Kids Kingdom Learning opened its doors last month and staff are excited about what the future holds. Early childhood…
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Change for the better
Caroline Springs Football Club’s facelift is complete, following the opening of female-friendly changerooms last week. The upgrades follow a joint investment from Melton council and…
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Bulldozer used in Taylors Hill supermarket ram raid
Police are appealing for information after a bulldozer was used during a ram raid at a Taylors Hill supermarket. Police believe the bulldozer was driven…
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Recycling collections resume in Brimbank
Recycling collections have resumed in Brimbank. The council stuck a deal with SKM receivers, KordaMentha to have Brimbank’s recycling sent to SKM’s Laverton North processing…
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