Brimbank Council
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Many cars make light work
A multi-deck carpark in Sunshine is the latest Brimbank building to make the move to solar energy. An 82-kilowatt solar system has been installed on…
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Green light for Parsons upgrade
JR Parsons Reserve will finally receive a much-needed facility upgrade. In February Star Weekly revealed that the club rooms used by the Grand United Cricket…
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Postal vote for council election
Brimbank residents won’t need to line up to vote in next year’s council election after Brimbank opted to once again use the postal voting method.…
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Flagship park by vandals
Vandals have attacked one of Brimbank’s most popular parks. A number of mature trees at The Lakes Reserve in Taylors Lakes have been the subject…
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Drive-through recycling day returns
Brimbank’s pop-up drive through recycling initiative is returning for a second instalment. Residents will be able to carry out their spring cleaning and take their…
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Mayor to build on foundations
Brimbank might have a new mayor, but the message is still the same. Cr Georgina Papafotiou was elected mayor at a special council meeting last…
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Mayor reflects on year of change
Councillor Lucinda Congreve isn’t one for the pomp and ceremony that comes with being mayor, but she says there’s a sense of sadness about vacating…
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Funding call for new green plans
Brimbank council is urging the state government to dip into its sustainability fund and support initiatives for a greener economy. Cr Kim Truong tabled a…
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Building towards a new future
Brimbank is transforming. Sunshine has been identified by the state government as a priority precinct for its strong economic and social opportunities and with it…
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Glass recycling hits the roads
Recycled glass will soon be put to use in Brimbank’s roads. The Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) has been awarded a $200,000 grant to trial…
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Council to seek alternative funding
Brimbank council will explore funding options outside of rates revenue in a bid to strengthen its ability to fund major capital works projects. Mayor Lucinda…
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Grand plans for Sydenham Park
Brimbank council has bold plans for Sydenham Park. A draft master plan for the Keilor North site, aimed at opening up the area to the…
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School ‘disaster’ looms
Brimbank council will call on the state government for immediate action to prevent a looming education “disaster” in Derrimut. Despite a huge growth in population,…
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Land sale raises questions
Brimbank council has flagged its intentions to sell a vacant parcel of land, however one councillor has slammed the move as premature. The council will…
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Recycling talks begin
Brimbank council is in negotiations with waste management company Cleanaway to sure up a permanent new kerbside recycling agreement. The council had previously contracted SKM…
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