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Deer Park death: Man arrested by Homicide Squad detectives
UPDATE: Homicide Squad detectives have arrested a man following an appeal for information over the death of Michael Sleiman in Deer Park. Police executed a warrant…
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Brimbank sports clubs set to fork out more to play
Brimbank sports clubs will start paying higher fees after Brimbank council voted in its new sports facility hire, licences and leases agreement policy last week.…
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Caroline Springs: Traffic ‘nightmare’ leads to new call for bridge
A Caroline Springs resident is urging the building of a long-awaited Westwood Drive extension and bridge, saying the traffic situation is now “beyond a joke”.…
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Dog bites become big scourge of Brimbank
Almost 300 Brimbank residents have been attacked by dogs in the past three years. The council investigated 276 attacks between 2011 and 2013, the most…
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Keilor: Church Street funeral parlour plan withdrawn
A controversial plan to open a funeral parlour in a Keilor residential street has been withdrawn. Allison Monkhouse Funeral Directors has withdrawn its planning application…
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Keilor: Residents up in arms over Church Street funeral parlour plan
A group of Keilor residents is worried about the location of a funeral parlour that could be built on a residential street. Allison Monkhouse Funeral…
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Caroline Springs: Be in the driver’s seat to resolve motor mysteries
For women who want to know how to change a tyre or jump-start a car, this one’s for you. Brimbank police are joining with Lakeside…
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Petitioners blast ‘unfair’ federal childcare fund cuts
A war of words has erupted between the federal government and opposition about proposed changes to the childcare rebate. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and opposition…
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Save Sunvale group fights former primary school site sale
The Save Sunvale group has vowed to continue its bid to reclaim the eastern section of the former primary school site. Spokesman John Hedditch says…
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Brooklyn Federation Trail path to Geelong Road fulfils cyclists’ dreams
A long-held dream is being realised with the construction of a $280,000, three-metre-wide concrete path from Brooklyn Federation Trail to Geelong Road, Brooklyn. Wyndham Council,…
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Sanctuary for Hillside children also an educational first
A new childhood centre in Hillside is making its mark in the community – for all the right reasons. The Sanctuary At Hillside, which officially…
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Taylors Lakes: Diners dance with heart and soul for charity
Matthew Spiteri is wearing his heart on his sleeve and hoping to get others to do the same. The 31-year-old Taylors Hill resident will be…
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Errington Community Centre: Council picks two-storey option
St Albans’ new $8.96 million Errington Community Centre will be a two-storey building after Brimbank council approved plans last Tuesday. Council chairman John Watson said the…
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Kindergarten funding cuts a red rag for parents
Parents and grandparents across Brimbank and Melton are furious after state and federal budgets signalled the slashing of five hours a week from kindergarten schedules.…
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Councillors at loggerheads over voting issue
Insults and accusations were traded at last week’s Melton council meeting as councillors Lara Carli and Kathy Majdlik found themselves at loggerheads. The pair entered…
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