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Funding bonus for St Albans East Primary School
St Albans East Primary school will soon have bigger and better classrooms. St Albans MP Natalie Suleyman visited the school last week to announce $8.7…
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Businesses suck it up to save on litter
The Sunshine Business Association may think straws suck, but its sustainability program does anything but. The push to rid the business district of single use…
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My Brimbank: Kaye McKenner
What’s your connection to Brimbank? I lived a large part of my life in Albion and now I live in Derrimut. I’ve also worked at…
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Straw argument for city
Thousands of single-use plastic straws and cups have been diverted from landfill to help teach local students about sustainability. The plastics were collected from restaurants…
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Locals rubbish system
Derrimut residents say they have no faith in online reporting systems after illegally dumped rubbish has turned the side of Mt Derrimut road into a…
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Dying laws bring ‘peace of mind’
Ardeer resident Nia Sims says Victoria’s new assisted dying laws will change her life. As of Wednesday last week, terminally ill Victorians are able to…
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Plunge in for big fun
It may be the middle of winter, but Watergardens Town Centre wants you to join its school holiday pool party. The centre will introduce an…
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Free classes no stretch for studio
A Derrimut yoga studio is hoping to stretch new participants to their limits with a series of free classes. Carja Yoga is celebrating international yoga…
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Tip growth gets go-ahead
The Brimbank council and residents have slammed a decision to approve a large expansion of the Melbourne Regional Landfill at Ravenhall. The Victorian Civil and…
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Matilidas base race narrows
Brimbank’s chances of becoming the Australian headquarters of the national women’s soccer team have been given a boost. Announcing a shortlist of candidates, Football Victoria…
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A cracker of a show
Once upon a time, a much-loved ballet came to Keilor. As part of school holiday festivities, Keilor Central is joining the The Australian Ballet to…
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A tale of two donations
Mother and daughter Sarah and Caitlin Hall have teamed up to cut off their ponytails and raise money for the new Joan Kirner Women’s and…
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Carving out a legacy
Creativity is at the heart of the newest program at Lakeview Senior College in Caroline Springs. Year 12 students are carving out a “legacy” by…
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Wait continues for deathtrap fix
“How many more people have to die before this is fixed?” It’s a question Albion locals have asked themselves for years as they fight for…
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Students test mettle in science and engineering challenge
High school students from across Melbourne’s west have put their knowledge into action in Victoria University’s annual Science and Engineering Challenge. Teams of year 9…
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