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Brimbank in drug crime limelight

By Ben Cameron and Samantha Walker Brimbank is Victoria’s top hotspot for drug crime, according to the latest crime statistics. The region tops the state for...

My Brimbank: Susan Dibbs

Ben Cameron speaks with GO Festival founder Susan Dibbs   Was your Christmas and New Year busy? I worked right through. It’s (GO Festival) coming up in...

FROM THE ARCHIVES

40 years ago January 14, 1976   A confidential state government report on Sunshine council, prepared by a special local government investigator and sent to the Minister...

Councillors will return in 2016: Hutchins

Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins has promised the return of democratically elected councillors to Brimbank next October, despite calls to keep administrators. Possible council candidate...

Call for independent council bloc to curb ALP influence

A prominent community advocate and potential council candidate has called on community active Brimbank residents to create an “independent ticket” to curb Labor Party branch...

Green and clean focus for council candidate

More parks and tackling a “shameful” attitude towards littering will be key issues at elections, a Brimbank council candidate says. Five potential candidates turned up...

Brimbank council candidates begin to emerge

At least 12 potential Brimbank council candidates will emerge later this week. With council elections less than a year away, the council will hold two...

Council says EPA too slow to respond

A reduction in resources and expertise at the Environment Protection Authority has left the environmental watchdog slow to react to local issues, Brimbank council...

Brimbank train stations ‘feel unsafe’ at night

Brimbank residents say they don’t feel safe at local train stations at night. More than 130 residents have sent to council their feedback on safety...

Change in Albion is coming, says council

Brimbank council says plans for a “possible” youth centre at Selwyn Park are proof of its commitment to rejuvenate Albion, despite calls for more...

My Brimbank: Kathy Nguyen

Delahey mother Kathy Nguyen talks to Ashley Alasagas about her role as an educator with Brimbank Family Day Care.   How long have you been living...

Council’s Sunshine offices up for sale

The site of Brimbank council’s Sunshine offices is expected to be turned into a housing development. With Sunshine-based council staff to be relocated to the...

FROM THE ARCHIVES

40 years ago July 16, 1975 An independent investigation will be sought into allegations that a Keilor City councillor was improperly involved in property development schemes...

Commemorating NAIDOC

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags flew over Sunshine’s municipal offices as locals gathered to commemorate NAIDOC Week last Tuesday morning. The National...

NBN comes to Brimbank

By Ashley Alasagas New residents of the River Valley Estate in Sunshine North will be among the first in Brimbank to have access to the NBN...

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Lake revamp plan drafted

A revamp of Lake Caroline is a step closer, with Melton council voting to endorse a draft strategy to guide the development and upgrade...