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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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Tree vandals strike again
A spate of attacks on trees in Sunshine’s Wright Street has cost Brimbank ratepayers more than $9000 in the past two months. About 25 trees…
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Fight to keep licence testing in Sunsine continues
The fight to keep licence tests and vehicle checks in Sunshine has stepped up a notch. A rally last week, the fifth in a series…
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Heritage saves house
A heritage-listed house in Sunshine has been saved from demolition. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has upheld a Brimbank council decision to refuse a…
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Council to hold two safety forums
Victoria Police will be on hand to discuss crime trends and preventative measures at next week’s Community Safety forums. Brimbank council will host two forums…
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Nation’s biggest garage sale comes to Brimbank
Australia’s biggest garage sale is heading to Brimbank. The Garage Sale Trail is a two-day sustainability initiative of garage sales at schools, businesses, community groups…
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Brimbank reintroduces snake catching service
Brimbank’s snake-catching service is back. The free service, scrapped two years ago due to budget pressures, is available seven days a week, including after hours.…
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Call to build St Albans civic square
A former bus interchange in St Albans could soon be turned into the town’s centrepiece. The Brimbank council will seek state government support to develop…
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Neglected library in need of repair
The Deer Park Library is in desperate need of a makeover. Membership numbers are down seven per cent, loans and visitor numbers are down eight…
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Mayor slams pokies restrictions
Recently imposed restrictions on Victorian poker machine venues will do little to ease Brimbank’s gambling problem, according to mayor John Hedditch. Last month the state…
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Deputy mayor to provide a voice for Brimbank’s most vulnerable
As a victim of violence, Brimbank deputy mayor Georgina Papafotiou is determined to be a leading voice for Brimbank’s vulnerable women and children. At last…
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New park’s name to pay homage to past
Brimbank council is seeking community feedback on the proposed name of Sunshine’s newest park. The name, Sunvale Community Park, pays homage to the site’s previous…
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Brimbank council to get tough on transport
Brimbank council plans to get tougher in its ongoing fight to improve the area’s much-maligned public transport. The council adopted the final draft of…
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Brimbank to review Australia Day celebrations
Brimbank council hasn’t ruled out dumping January 26 Australia Day celebrations. Mayor John Hedditch said the council would review its Indigenous Action Plan later this…
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Council remains neutral on marriage debate
Brimbank council has opted to maintain a neutral stance on same sex marriage, but is supporting community members feeling unease as a result of the…
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