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Future focus on Sydenham Park
The future of Sydenham Park is up for discussion, with Brimbank council calling on residents to submit their ideas on what the popular park should…
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Duplication works on Hume Drive begin
Work on the $4.46 million project to duplicate Hume Drive between Delahey and Taylors Hill has begun. The upgrades will see the stretch of road…
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Grant shines a light on safety
St Albans town centre received a facelift last week with the installation of new lights to improve safety in the popular shopping strip. Brimbank council…
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D-day for rise site
Community groups are calling on Brimbank council to finally purchase the former Calder Rise Primary School site in Keilor. At its February 20 meeting the…
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Brimbank pioneers honoured
By Tate Papworth and Ewen McRae A pioneer for women in ambulance services has been recognised for her decades of work. Georgie Hall, who…
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Brimbank has future in focus
Brimbank council is looking to the future and it wants resident to have their say. As part of its planning, the council is devising a…
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Changing the date up for debate
Brimbank City Council hasn’t ruled out moving its Australia Day celebrations away from January 26. At last week’s Brimbank Australia Day Awards ceremony, chief executive…
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Top citizen, big surprise
Brimbank’s Citizen of the Year is “blown away” to receive an honour that caps off a lifetime of community work in the area. Rod Boyd…
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Council named best newcomer
Brimbank council has been named as the best newcomer to the national Garage Sale Trail program. The Garage Sale Trail, which has been running for…
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Council considers restoring iconic fountain
Melton councillors are considering returning a Caroline Springs fountain to full operation, despite a recommendation it remain inactive. The Springlake fountain was installed at the…
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Councils consider western pound facility
Six western suburbs councils are exploring the possibility of establishing a western regional animal pound. Melton, Brimbank Wyndham, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley city…
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Feral cats skew figures
A feral cat problem has been attributed to a drop in the number of reclaimed animals in Brimbank for a third consecutive year. Data supplied…
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Green light for sports revamp
The redevelopment of St Albans Leisure Centre is a step closer, after Brimbank council outlined a timeline for the multi-million dollar project last week. The…
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Brimbank names new CEO
Helen Morrissey has been appointed chief executive officer at Brimbank City Council. Ms Morrissey, who has been serving as acting CEO since July, said she’s…
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Council slams pokies legislation
Brimbank mayor Margaret Giudice says the Victorian government’s decision to extended licences for poker machine operators has condemned Brimbank to decades of losses it can…









