Tag: economy
Funding call for new green plans
Brimbank council is urging the state government to dip into its sustainability fund and support initiatives for a greener economy.
Cr Kim Truong tabled a...
Derrimut business ranked among the fastest growing
Interior Secrets has come a long way from its humble beginnings.
Founded in 2009 by Bill Huynh, the online furniture business had no staff and...
VU boost to west’s jobs and economy
Melbourne’s only university in the west contributes more than $600 million a year to the local economy and supports more than 4000 local jobs, new...
Masters job losses to hit home
More than 200 Brimbank workers may be out of a job in the wake of Woolworths’ decision last week to pull the plug on...
Brooklyn industrial precinct ‘could reap $300m’
More than $300 million in benefits could be delivered to Brooklyn industries and the community in the next 30 years through a new plan...
Ardeer number one for long-term unemployment
Ardeer is the state’s worst suburb for long-term unemployment.
A new report commissioned by Jesuit Social Services reveals chronic levels of unemployment in the southern...
Sunshine Private hospital attracts investment
About $130 million has been earmarked for a seven-storey private hospital at Sunshine on the back of a state government growth blueprint.
A planning permit...
Sunshine ripe for investment says Lead West
Advocacy group Lead West has challenged the private sector to match the $17 million-plus in federal and state government investment made in Brimbank over recent...
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Netball competition continues to grow
The Western Netball League is continuing to grow with the league set to have more than 70 teams next season.
Big plans are in place...
