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Appy days for Brimbank residents
A mobile phone app that helps residents report issues needing council attention has lodged thousands of reports since it was launched in 2012.
The Snap...
Thomson ditches Labor Party
Kelvin Thomson has resigned from his position as advocacy strategist at Brimbank council to take up a position with the Sustainable Australia Party.
The former...
Two Brimbank councillors taken to hospital
Two Brimbank councillors have been taken to hospital during a councillor conduct panel hearing today.
A councillor, believed to be Georgina Papafotiou was transported from...
Council dives into pool planning
Brimbank council has appointed architects to design the new-look St Albans Leisure Centre, despite no funding commitment from state or federal governments.
While the council...
Gifts give big-hearted cheer
The Brimbank Giving Tree has returned – but time is running out for residents to contribute their Christmas season donations.
The program provides opportunities for...
Gifts give big-hearted cheer
By Ewen McRae
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Warm weather warning for snakes
Brimbank’s free snake catcher service is in demand, receiving several calls a day to remove snakes from private properties or public spaces.
With the summer...
Brimbank ramps up pokies fight
Brimbank council’s fight against the harm caused by pokies is continuing with a draft policy aimed at reducing gambling losses.
Brimbank has long held the...
Brimbank ramps up pokies fight
By Ewen McRae
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Units rejected over ‘character’
Brimbank council has knocked back a planning permit for an Albion development after a community outcry.
While council officers endorsed the development at 63 Derrimut...
Lights on for sports grounds
Lighting upgrades at three Brimbank sporting fields will go ahead next year, allowing for greater levels of sport and recreation participation.
Brimbank council last week...
St Albans plan is all business
A plan to jump-start St Albans business activity has been released for community consultation.
Brimbank council unveiled its Go
St Albans plan at last week’s meeting,...
Airport rail link a ‘capital’ idea
Sunshine will become the capital of the west when the airport rail link is completed – that’s the prediction of Brimbank council.
The federal government...
Double delight for Hume Drive
By Joanna Catalano
Brimbank residents can rejoice as the opening of the Hume Drive expansion doubles the available lanes on the busy road.
Work has finished on...
Dirt bike riders rev up residents
Sunshine residents say they have been forced off peaceful waterside walking paths by dirt bike riders who are tearing up the tracks.
Residents say the...
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Keilor’s strong start
Keilor coach Mark Jacobsen couldn’t have asked for much more to start the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 2, section 1 season.
Coming off two...
