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A Caroline Springs business’ war against corellas
A Caroline Springs trader has won the war against corellas causing damage to her building and business. Quest Caroline Springs manager Natalie Bui enlisted the…
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Whittlesea, Hume gaming venues top pokies loss list
Player losses at four poker machine venues in Whittlesea and Hume are among the highest in the state, new data reveals. Figures from the Victorian…
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Brimbank to be a safe haven for domestic violence victims
Brimbank will auspice some of the 300 new safe havens for women and children escaping domestic violence. The state government has put $50 million into…
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New ten lane EJ Whitten bridge revealed
Artist impressions of how the new, 10-lane EJ Whitten Bridge will look, have been released. The state government announced on Wednesday that works would begin…
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Victoria Police launches Melton Eyewatch page
Victoria Police has launched a new Facebook page to engage with Melton and Caroline Springs residents following increased safety concerns. The Eyewatch – Melton Police Service…
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Brimbank Park project chosen to help children with autism
Brimbank Park has been chosen for a Victorian-first pilot project to help children on the autism spectrum play more freely. Parents can access a Parks…
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Centenary grants available to remember WWI heroes
Sunbury and Macedon Ranges residents can remember their lost ones and heroes of WWI’s Western Front, with centenary grants now available. Councils can apply for…
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Free financial planning sessions
Michelle Hobbs no longer feels overwhelmed when she opens her bills. Earlier this year, the Melton resident completed two financial coaching courses as part of…
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Sunshine Hospital hit by baby boom
Sunshine Hospital is experiencing a baby boom. The hospital welcomed 5357 babies between July 1, 2015, and June 30 this year – up from 5150…
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People power saves Sunshine men’s shed from extinction
Brimbank Men’s Shed has been saved. Just a fortnight ago, the popular Sunshine hub, run by Lentara Uniting Care, was staring down the barrel of…
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Parking crisis at Watergardens station sparks petition
Frustrated commuters are calling for more parking at Watergardens train station. There are 682 sealed parking spaces, plus another 550 lots leased from the Watergardens…
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Government addicted to pokie windfalls, says Brimbank council
The state government is just as addicted to poker machine windfalls as addicts are, Brimbank council believes. Brimbank is the state’s leading loser on poker…
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Outdoor performance space an option for Brimbank parks
Free wi-fi, an outdoor performance stage and more toilets in local parks are being considered by Brimbank council. Resident feedback to the council’s latest parks…
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Caroline Springs team work with VCE students to beat the stress
As the pressure of VCE exams builds, a Caroline Springs medical team will meet local families to discuss ways to beat the stress. Active Medical…
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Halving Melton’s suicide rates
A multi-million dollar plan aims to halve suicide rates in Brimbank and Melton over the next decade. The state government launched Victoria’s 10-year mental health…
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