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Bin collections missing a trick
The number of missed kerbside bin collections in Brimbank rose last year. Data collected by the state government shows that 11.91 bins per 10,000 households…
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Digital switch causes planning delays
Less than half of Brimbank’s planning applications are decided upon within required time frames, according to state government statistics. The Know Your Council website shows…
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Tree giving the goods
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Brimbank and while there are many activities to enjoy in the lead-up to the festive season,…
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A carols castle for Christmas
Carols at the Castle is back for another year, with a night of family entertainment sure to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. Held at…
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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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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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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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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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Funding scheme’s first recipient named
Brimbank council has announced the first recipient of its environmental funding scheme. Derrimut-based company Langdon Ingredients received the funding for environmental upgrades to its premises…
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Parks policy claims another award
Brimbank’s acclaimed Creating Better Parks Open Space and Playground Policy and Plan has won another award. At a ceremony in Queensland last month, the policy…
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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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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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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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