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No syringe site for Sunshine without demand, says govenment
Demand for syringes is outstripping supply, but Sunshine won’t get a state government-funded needle collection and disposal service unless residents and health agencies demand it.…
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Up to four former Brimbank councillors to contest October election
At least four former Brimbank councillors are expected to enter the race at October’s municipal elections. Star Weekly understands Costas Socratous, who lost his seat…
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LeadWest finds a home at Brimbank Community and Civic Centre
Western suburbs advocacy group LeadWest moved from its Maribyrnong home into new digs at the Brimbank Community and Civic Centre last Tuesday. It’s the first…
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Extra support available for victims of crime
Victims of traumatic crimes, such as sexual abuse, physical assaults and armed robbery, will get some extra support when reporting to Sunshine police station from…
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Residents rally for more police in Caroline Springs
A Labor MP has urged Melton and Caroline Springs residents rallying for more frontline police to “maintain your rage, maintain your pressure, maintain your activism”.…
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Citizens jury urges Ballarat railway line upgrade to beat the sprawl
An independent ‘citizens’ jury has strongly endorsed the electrification of the Ballarat railway line from Sunshine to Melton. Infrastructure Victoria convened two citizens juries –…
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Caroline Springs Football Club growing pains
The Caroline Springs Football Club is one of the leaders in women’s and girls’ footy across the state, boasting more than 60 female players ……
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Brimbank’s Most Wanted – August 16, 2016
Let’s help Brimbank Police. If you have any information in relation to these people, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact your local police station.…
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Hundreds of Caroline Springs locals rally for more police
Population growth in Caroline Springs has “outstripped” the service demand Victoria Police can provide, the north-west’s top cop admits but has refused to announce when…
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Victoria Police refuses to announce police boost deployment
Victoria Police has refused to announce if Melton or Caroline Springs would be a “host” station to 37 new police officers. Police squads 12 and…
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Brimbank’s Most Wanted – August 10, 2016
Let’s help Brimbank Police. If you have any information in relation to these people, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or contact your local police station.…
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Multi-million dollar plan aims to halve Victorian suicide rates in the next decade
A multi-million dollar plan aims to halve Victorian suicide rates in the next decade. The state government launched Victoria’s 10-year mental health plan recently, announcing…
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Brimbank kids show caring spirit for city’s homeless
Brimbank has a new, junior force doing its bit to help the city’s homeless keep warm. Community-minded Sydenham Hillside Primary School children have been collecting…
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NDIS rollout drags on longer for Brimbank residents
Thousands of Brimbank residents will have to wait another 15 months to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). NDIS facilitator Jacqui Pierce said the…
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Democracy could be delayed again in Brimbank
Brimbank residents will have to wait a little longer for a return to democracy. Brimbank council’s 11 newly elected representatives may not be known…
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