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Kealba residents celebrate VCAT decision

Kealba residents are celebrating after VCAT ruled against a development plan for more than 200 apartments and townhouses on the former Kealba Secondary College...

Stony Creek decision looms

The resumption of work on the Stony Creek Transformation Project appears to be imminent. Work on the $11 million project to transform a concrete drain...

First look at new Brimbank health and wellbeing hub

Brimbank residents have been given their first look at the new health and wellbeing hub that will replace the St Albans Leisure Centre, with...

Kerbside recycling back on track

By Tate Papworth and Laura Michell   Recycling collections have resumed in Brimbank. The council struck a deal with SKM receivers, KordaMentha to have Brimbank’s recycling sent...

Albion station gets makeover

Albion station is about to undergo a $900,000 upgrade. Brimbank council is set to begin works to improve access to the western side of the...

All aboard for rail design plans

The Brimbank council has drafted 10 design principles to guide the design and delivery of the upgrade of the Ballarat train line through Ardeer...

Brimbank fights for Stony Creek

A stalemate surrounding the Upper Stony Creek rejuvenation project continues. Work on the $11 million project to transform a concrete drain back to a natural...

Call for ‘risky’ business

A Brimbank councillor has questioned whether the council is taking enough risks with its finances. The council last week announced an operating surplus of $36.3...

Mayor’s childcare costs questioned

Brimbank ratepayers forked out more than $20,000 to cover the mayor’s annual childcare fees during the 2018-19 financial year. Cr Lucinda Congreve claimed $24,288.29 in...

Park policy on a roll

Skaters can now drop in, kick flip or ollie to Delahey Recreation Reserve. The council has completed works on a new skate park and mayor...

Action plan for Sunshine

Brimbank council has vowed to continue transforming Sunshine into the capital of Melbourne’s west. It has adopted the Sunshine Rising action plan to guide the...

Council looks at house rules

Brimbank council is looking to define housing character and design objectives for residential areas. The council is conducting a neighbourhood character study, assessing the existing...

New strategy to tackle parking

Brimbank council is promising better enforcement methods as it looks for a more co-ordinated approach to tackling the city’s parking woes. The council adopted its...

New terms for gaming venues

Brimbank council is proposing a radical lease agreement with a major sporting club to help curb gambling losses crippling the municipality. According to a council...

Freight, truck fears for Brimbank

There are fears the development of a Western Interstate Freight Terminal (WIFT) could significantly impact Brimbank. Cr John Hedditch tabled a motion during Brimbank council’s...

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