Brimbank
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Brimbank crime rate up
Crime rates rose by 11 per cent across Brimbank in the year to December, 2018, new figures show. Data released by the Crime Statistics agency…
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Home invasions decline
The number of home invasions recorded in the west has fallen by about a third within 12 months, as Victoria Police “relentlessly” hunt down offenders…
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Calling all volunteers
Volunteer West is looking to bolster volunteer numbers across Brimbank and Melton. The community organisation, which supports volunteering in the west, is offering a free…
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Mofiz is hitting the right note
Mofiz Ul Haq is passionate about being creative, making music and volunteering in the west. The 22-year-old Sunshine resident, who is studying a bachelor of…
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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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Golden girl Millie helps kids learn
Millie the golden Labrador is helping to brighten the lives of children in Melbourne’s west. An education therapy dog, nine-year-old Millie is a regular visitor…
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MY BRIMBANK
Maria Artigas runs the pottery programs at the Deer Park Hunt Club. She spoke with Ewen McRae What is your connection to Brimbank? I have…
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Council wants gambling input
Brimbank council wants feedback on its soon-to-be-finalised policy on electronic gambling. The policy sets out objectives, principles and statements for how the council will manage…
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When a home really is a castle
Meet the king of the castle. Keilor’s much-loved Overnewton Castle turns 170 this year and one man can be credited with helping to keep it…
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Council concern grows
There are growing concerns the Brimbank council is reverting to its old ways and a local MP says he will have no hesitation in calling…
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Eight charged in drug mule sting
Two people were arrested in Sunshine North as part of a major drug operation which allegedly involved airline cabin crew being used as drug mules.…
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Police keen to cut down stats
Brimbank police will focus on public education in a bid to reduce the number of robberies in the area. Crime statistics released for the year…
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MY BRIMBANK
What is your connection to Brimbank? I came to Australia in 2004 and have been living in the area for the past 10 years. I’ve…
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Wire thefts ‘cripple’ sports clubs
Frequent copper thefts across Brimbank are taking a heavy toll. In the past year, there has been a high volume of thefts of copper cabling…
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Poverty crisis deepens
More than 34,000 Brimbank residents are living in poverty, according to a report released by the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling and the…
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