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Trail of rubbish bagged
The Western Ring Road Trail is popular with cyclists, walkers – and rubbish dumpers. A section of the track between Forrest Street and Ballarat Road…
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Help needed for hospital
The Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital will soon open its doors and the hunt is on for volunteers. Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital…
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Councillor complaints dismissed
A councillor conduct panel has dismissed complaints against former Brimbank mayor John Hedditch. The panel found the complaints, relating to conflict of interest and bullying…
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Brimbank recycling collections to continue as normal
Brimbank recycling and waste collection services will continue as normal. The EPA this morning has issued recycler SKM Services with notices requiring it to stop accepting…
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SKM ordered to stop accepting waste at Coolaroo recycling plant
The Coolaroo recycling plant that was the site of a major blaze in July, 2017, has been ordered to stop accepting waste materials by the…
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Police believe Maribyrnong home invasion was targeted
Police believe a violent home invasion in Maribyrnong was a targeted attack. Maribyrnong CIU Detective Sergeant Mark Anderson said a balaclava-clad group of up to six men…
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Testing starts for airport link
Preliminary planning work for the Melbourne Airport rail link is being ramped up, with soil testing to help inform the detailed business case for the…
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Cash plan for waterways
Much-needed funding could soon be flowing into restoring contaminated waterways. The federal Opposition has promised a $200 million investment in cleaning up urban waterways, including…
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My Brimbank: Scott Wearne
What’s your connection to Brimbank? I started playing golf out here when I was a young fella at 10 years old. I played around…
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Enclosed dog run on agenda
Community demand has prompted the Brimbank council to consider turning a Taylors Lakes easement into a fully enclosed dog off-leash area. The council says it…
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A big shot at robot glory
A group of Copperfield College students have designed and engineered themselves all the way to robotics national championship titles – now they’re ready to test…
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A west-sider steps up
Christian Ambesi has worked with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Robbie Williams – and soon he’ll be notching up another career highlight to match, and even…
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Keilor’s Gift of great fun
The Keilor Gift returns this weekend – bigger than ever. Two years after the event was scrapped due to a lack of funding, the Gift…
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Parsons plan feedback call
Brimbank council wants community feedback to guide the rejuvenation of JR Parsons Reserve in Sunshine. The council wants to develop a community plan for the…
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The teal deal on cancer
A Deer Park chemist is turning teal for ovarian cancer awareness, hoping to make a big contribution to cancer research. With February dedicated to awareness…
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