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Junior hockey players go international
In mid-2016, the Caroline Springs Hockey Club didn’t exist – yet little more than 12 months later, a group of its junior members will feature…
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New group to open doors for victims of violence
After sharing her experience as a victim of violence, Brimbank deputy mayor Georgina Papafotiou was flooded with calls of support. That support was so strong…
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Taking strides towards cystic fibrosis awareness
Five-month old Noah Acreman has endured more challenges in his short life than many. The little boy suffered breathing difficulties at four weeks of age…
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Leisure centres set for major upgrades
By Tate Papworth The St Albans Leisure Centre is set for a $50 million makeover. While plans are still in their infancy, Brimbank mayor…
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My Brimbank: Bob Taylor
Bob Taylor is the production manager at Stereo 974 radio in Braybrook, and has been in the entertainment industry for 60 years. He spoke to…
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Bike buddies step up their game
A partnership between Brimbank Bicycle Education and Taylors Lakes Secondary College is bearing fruit, with young mentors making a difference. What started as having students…
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Mentor program gets results
Year 11 students from Copperfield College, Delahey, have finished a year-long mentoring program, and the results are showing. Students in VCAL courses at the school…
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No dramas for star of Sunshine
He’s being stopped in the streets for autographs and recognised wherever he goes, but Sunshine actor/basketballer Wally Elnour is still in disbelief at the turn…
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Mayor reflects on year of change
John Hedditch is one week away from completing his tenure as Brimbank’s first mayor for eight years. He chats to Ewen McRae How are you…
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New girls’ campus for Islamic school
A new girls’ school will open in Caroline Springs in 2018. Caroline Springs Girls Grammar –part of the Australian International Academy – will open for…
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Council joins VicRoads fight
Brimbank council has called on the state government to reverse a VicRoads decision to remove licence testing and roadworthy checks from services at its new…
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West’s greening zone branches out
Melbourne’s west is feeling the positive effects of a major tree planting program, according to a new study from RMIT University. The study looked at…
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Brimbank’s pokies cash back call
Brimbank council plans to lobby the premier and treasurer to ask for more poker machine tax returns. The council has also claimed that recent state…
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Mother Nature gets helping hand
Brimbank council has released a draft Habitat Connectivity Plan for community consultation, with the aim of better preserving native flora and fauna in the municipality.…
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New council delivers for Brimbank
In the first annual report since councillors took over from administrators, Brimbank council has been described as putting in a “huge effort”. The 2016-17 report,…
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