Drawing on local support
The annual Pencils Project school stationery drive is fast approaching, and organisers are drawing on community support.
A grassroots not-for-profit based in Melbourne’s north west,...
Feeding families every Friday
Struggling families in Sunshine are being offered free meals by the local Salvation Army corps, to ensure no one goes hungry.
Every Friday from 3pm...
Lost in the mail
In a heavily digitised world, many Brimbank residents are scratching their heads and asking the same question: where have all the post boxes gone?
In...
Mansion to host carols
Wyndham Carols by Candlelight is returning to the great lawn of Werribee Mansion on Saturday, December 7, in what is poised to be a...
Firm fined for illegal waste
The Environmental Protection Authority has fined a company nearly $40,000 for transporting hazardous waste without permission to a number of sites across Melbourne, including...
Revolution, rock bands and rubber gloves
“It’s a funny, feisty cabaret,” is how Newport performer Donna Jackson described her new show premiering at Kindered Bandroom in Yarraville on Friday, November...
Seniors hit the court
To close out this year's Seniors Festival in Brimbank, Walking Basketball was made free and enjoyed by many locals.
The program is an inclusive and...
Plastic bag truck repair
Firefighters at Brooklyn Fire Station were forced to use a plastic bag and duct tape to cover a faulty window on one of their...
New councillors have been decided
Brimbank has its first Greens councillor in 15 years, after Lucy Nguyen knocked out incumbent councillor Sam David in the Kororoit Creek Ward.
Ms Nguyen...
Games for the young at heart
Whittlesea's senior residents will be taking centre stage over the next month for the municipality's Seniors' Festival.
The festivities will be launched on Tuesday, November...
Giving to those who need
Brimbank council is collaborating with a number of local charities and organisations to deliver its Giving Tree program this festive season.
Running until Friday, December...
Sydenham dog park up for discussion
Brimbank council is inviting residents to have their say on future works at Sydenham Basin Reserve dog off-leash area.
The draft concept plan aims to...
Paralympics inspire grants program
Following the success of the 2024 Paralympics the state government is giving Victorians, including those in Brimbank, with a disability more opportunity to participate...
Social media ban could solve issues
The federal government has announced plans to ban under-16s from social media platforms. The ban will cover Australian children and teenagers under the age...
Research to increase neurodiversity inclusivity
University of Melbourne researchers are leading a purpose built program advocating for more neurodiversity inclusive workplaces.
The initiative was established in response to a pilot...
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Iconic Lions cakes return
Lions Christmas cakes are back, just in time for the lead-up to Christmas.
Lions Christmas cakes and puddings are sold by locals for locals. They’re...
