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Buddy finds a way home
A beloved dog stolen from his Taylors Lakes home last week has been reunited with his family. Buddy, a seven-year-old German shepherd cross Siberian husky…
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Pop stars for a day
St Lawrence Primary School pupils have been channelling their favourite pop stars. The Derrimut school took part in A day In May, a fundraising event…
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Twins move to the tune
A partnership between Victoria University and the Westgate Multiple Births Association is proving to be a winner for pre-school twins and triplets in the western…
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Action needed on NDIS ‘anxiety’
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is being criticised for creating frustration and anxiety. Calwell MP Maria Vamvakinou raised a number of concerns about the assessment…
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Priority call on road hazard
Traffic congestion at two notorious Ballarat Road intersections is spurring Brimbank council into seeking urgent assistance from VicRoads. The council says the intersections at Anderson…
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Wildlife warrior making a difference
Derrimut’s Isaac Busuttil is a wildlife warrior determined to make a difference. In the past year, Isaac has been doing his bit to help out…
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Circus Oz a class act
A Caroline Springs school had a different take on education week last week, calling in the circus. Performers from Circus Oz held classes with grade…
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Council focus on the future
Brimbank council is calling on the community to have a say on what Brimbank should look like in 2040. After releasing its draft Brimbank Community…
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New vision for Brimbank’s volunteers
Brimbank council has endorsed a strategy aimed at helping community volunteers across the municipality. The Brimbank Volunteer Strategy 2018-2022 was endorsed at the May council…
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A new rule book for councils
A bill introduced into state Parliament last week is shaping as the biggest change to local government laws in nearly 20 years. The Local Government…
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Train times and services on the improve
Train services on the Sunbury line had their best performance of the year in April, with improvements to timeliness and services. The line delivered 99…
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Council comes to your screen
Brimbank council is hopeful of bringing council meetings into homes later this year, following the recent endorsement of live streaming of meetings. The council agreed…
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Meth importer’s jail appeal lost
A Sydenham man who was convicted of attempting to import a commercial quantity of methylamphetamine has his bid to appeal his sentence rejected. Udochukwa Prince…
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A celebration of life, family
Virginia Care has been through a lot in her life, but the Sunshine North woman has endured to celebrate her 100th birthday last week. Ms…
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Police appeal for assistance after Taylors Lakes burglary
Brimbank Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance following a burglary in Taylors Lakes last week. Police believe two men kicked open the…
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