community
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Community grants for Brimbank
Five Brimbank groups are among 200 community organisations that have been awarded grants of $10,000, as part of the 2017 Westpac Foundation Community Grant Program.…
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LeadWest puts west in spotlight
LeadWest’s advocacy for more federal and state government funding for Melbourne’s west jumped up a notch last week following the group’s presentation to a federal…
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Local laws flag smoking bans
Brimbank council now has the power to declare areas of public space as smoke-free areas, following changes to the local laws voted in last week.…
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Tuning in to China’s tech
Cairnlea’s Marcela Klocker has always had a love of technology and innovation, and she’s getting the chance to see it in action as part of…
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No time to waste for council
Brimbank’s new waste management strategy is taking shape, with community consultation pushing for a cleaner and more sustainable environment. A report was presented to the…
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100 up for Joyce Bult
Joyce Bult may be on the verge of raising the bat on 100 years, but she says she’s only just getting started. Mrs Bult will…
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Courageous rescuer honoured
A young man from Deer Park has been recognised for a courageous act in which he helped to save a woman’s life. Muhammad Usman, 24,…
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Council funds festive outlook
Brimbank council has committed almost half a million dollars toward community groups for the 2017-18 year. The council announced $453,000 in community grants funding to…
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Rail victim’s bravery award
The bravery of Christian Dejanovic was recognised again last week, with the St Albans man posthumously awarded a bravery medal by the Governor of Victoria.…
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West backs marriage equality
By Ben Millar and Ewen McRae A majority of inner-west residents threw their support behind allowing same-sex couples to marry, joining a national push for…
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Sunshine pantry opens
A new food service is making a difference for Sunshine families in need. Helping Hands Mission opened its third Community Pantry last month, giving families…
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A piece of local history re-opens
A Sunshine stalwart has re-opened its doors to the public. The Sunshine Bunnings Warehouse, the first Bunnings store to be built in Australia, reopened last…
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Cricket stars delight at Caroline Springs
Junior members of the Caroline Springs Cricket Club met some senior stars of the game last week. Cameron White, Jon Holland and Scott Boland, who…
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Community to shape Brimbank’s Reconciliation Action Plan
Brimbank council is updating its Reconciliation Action Plan and, through two community consultation sessions, is inviting community members to share their thoughts and ideas on…
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My Brimbank
What is your connection to Brimbank? I am part owner and the manager of TerryWhite Chemmart in Brimbank Central Shopping Centre. I have been in…
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