Brimbank Council
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Investors stick to Brimbank
Brimbank continues to be a popular area for investment, despite a downturn in the property market. The council received 75 planning applications in February with…
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Fresh look for Lakes Reserve
One of Taylors Lakes flagship parks is set to undergo a $3.34 million transformation. A new activities and leisure area, improved playground, better views and…
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Green light for resumption of recycling
The SKM recycling saga is over – for Brimbank at least. SKM Services has been given permission to resume accepting recyclable waste materials at its…
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Neighbours win two-storey fight
Albion residents have had a victory in their fight to stop an “inappropriate” development going ahead. Brimbank council has rejected the application for a permit…
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St Albans house condemned
A massive fire last weekend is the death knell for a condemned St Albans property. Permits have been issued to demolish the abandoned house at…
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Charges over recycle fire
The company at the centre of a recycling crisis which has resulted in tonnes of kerbside recycling being sent to landfill in recent weeks has…
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Brimbank push for Matildas home
Brimbank could become home to one of Australia’s most successful and popular sports teams, with the council putting its hand up to become the Matildas’…
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Drive through declutter
For one day only, recycling unwanted items will be as simple as taking a car trip to Sunshine. Brimbank residents will be able to load…
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Former mayor calls for leak probe
Former Brimbank mayor John Hedditch has called for an independent investigation following the leaking in January of information surrounding a councillor conduct panel hearing. In…
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Recycling waiting game
Brimbank’s kerbside recycling waste continues to be sent to landfill. Brimbank is one of 20 Victorian councils adversely impacted after the Environment Protection Authority banned…
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Recycle service still grounded
Brimbank council says it’s disappointed recycling material had to be sent to landfill last week – but that its hands were tied. The council is…
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Portfolio role model deemed a council win
Brimbank councillors have been allocated their portfolios and committees for the year, following a successful trial. Council established portfolios for each councillor in February, 2018,…
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Councillor complaints dismissed
A councillor conduct panel has dismissed complaints against former Brimbank mayor John Hedditch. The panel found the complaints, relating to conflict of interest and bullying…
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Brimbank recycling collections to continue as normal
Brimbank recycling and waste collection services will continue as normal. The EPA this morning has issued recycler SKM Services with notices requiring it to stop accepting…
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Enclosed dog run on agenda
Community demand has prompted the Brimbank council to consider turning a Taylors Lakes easement into a fully enclosed dog off-leash area. The council says it…
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