Brimbank Council
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Double delight for Hume Drive
By Joanna Catalano Brimbank residents can rejoice as the opening of the Hume Drive expansion doubles the available lanes on the busy road. Work has finished…
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Council pokies fight rolls on
Brimbank council is continuing its call for restrictions on gaming machines following a state government decision that will allow new machines in a neighbouring municipality.…
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New mayor relishes role
Brimbank’s new mayor knows the challenges that lie ahead and is eager to tackle them head on. Cr Lucinda Congreve was voted in as Brimbank…
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Cockfight team rescues birds
RSPCA Victoria, Victoria Police and Brimbank council have joined forces to rescue more than 100 birds alleged to have been part of a cockfighting ring.…
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Dumped car causes consternation
The curious case of a dumped car caused much consternation in Ardeer recently. The car was dumped recently across a bicycle and pedestrian path on…
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Shallow call on pool bid
Brimbank council’s application for funding for the redevelopment of the St Albans Leisure Centre failed to address key issues and was under-developed, according to a…
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Council calls for respect
Brimbank council is increasing its efforts to prevent violence against women. The council tabled a draft fairness, equality and respect strategy at its October meeting,…
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Mayor reflects on her term
Have you had time to reflect on your year as mayor? I haven’t really had time to look back, but I think it’s been a…
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Summer clean up reminder
Summer is fast approaching and the Brimbank council is urging home owners to prepare for the season. The council will be conducting inspections this month…
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Call for carers hub
Jenny Willis’ life was turned upside down when her then four-year-old son Daniel suffered a 24-minute seizure, leaving him with global brain damage. Daniel was…
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Pool plan takes a dive
Brimbank council’s grand plans to redevelop the St Albans Leisure Centre have been dealt a blow. The council applied for the state government’s $3 million…
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More bang for Bucks
The Brimbank Bucks Rugby Union Club has cause for celebration. The new $1.4 million sports pavilion at the Arthur Beachley Reserve, Sunshine West opened last…
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Remove our crossings: council
Despite a community petition signed by 3000 locals and a lengthy campaign, three “dangerous” level crossings in Brimbank have so far failed to make the…
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City to stream meetings
By Joanna Catalano Brimbank council meetings will be available to stream from the start of 2019. The council said the decision gives the opportunity for…
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Grants boost for groups
More than 140 local groups will share in Brimbank Community Grants totalling $560,000 for a diverse range of projects supporting youth, seniors, the arts, sports,…
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