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Growing shrubs in concrete
A new park, which uses recycled concrete to grow plants in, has popped up in Albion. The Hamel Street park, created by Brimbank council in…
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EES to be made public
The environmental effects statement (EES) for the Western Renewables Link (WRL) will be released to the public next week, with community stakeholders continuing to express…
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Brimbank tackles emissions
Brimbank council says its efforts to address climate change over the past five years have resulted in a 78 per cent reduction of operational greenhouse…
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Ranger roles open across Vic
An opportunity to work at the forefront of outdoor recreation and conservation, including in Brimbank, is now open. Parks Victoria is on the hunt for…
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Medals stolen
A 55-year old Caroline Springs resident whose honorary medals were stolen last week is working with police to recover the items. Police said an unknown…
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How to stay healthy this winter
You don’t seem to hear all that much about COVID-19 these days, but that doesn’t mean it’s yesterday’s problem. Indeed, early in June Victoria’s Chief…
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Melissa’s marathon fundraising effort
For many people, completing a marathon is a once in a lifetime achievement, but for Yarraville grandmother Melissa Elphinstone, it will soon be once a…
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Calder Park Drive closure
Calder Park Drive is closed between the Calder Freeway and Glenbruar-Manchester Drive roundabout and will open again on Wednesday, July 23, after works to remove…
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Kinder upgrades
Two Brimbank kindergartens are set to be upgraded over the next two years, allowing for more kinder places in the municipality. The state government will…
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Police to investigate convenience store fire
Police will investigate a fire at a convenience store in Brooklyn in the early hours of Monday. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) was called to the…
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Day of festivities to mark school’s 50th year
Holy Eucharist Primary School in St Albans South commemorated its 50th anniversary with a day of festivities. A celebratory church service kicked off the day’s…
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Protecting buyers from dodgy car sales
Consumer Affairs Victoria is pursuing legal action to protect consumers from car sellers who break the law. It’s currently targeting licensed and unlicensed sellers whose…
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Treaty negotiations continue
The state government and the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have been holding regional meetings to continue negotiations for Victoria’s first statewide Treaty. Premier Jacinta…
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Emergency commissioner appointed
The state government has appointed Tim Wiebusch ESM as Victoria’s Emergency Management Commissioner. Mr Wiebusch, who is currently Acting Emergency Management Commissioner and has more…
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New watchdog in building industry reforms
Victoria could have a new watchdog overseeing builders and plumbers if legislation introduced by the state government this week, becomes law. The bill to reform…
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