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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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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Schwartz with will to twin

Young golfer Georgia Schwartz is renowned for always having a smile on her face, a strong zest for practice and a mantra for simply...