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Supporting wellbeing and development
Brimbank parents are encouraged to have a look at the long list of fun activities in store as part of this year’s Children’s Week celebrations,…
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Sparkways is seeking Brimbank mentors
For Krystle Sheppard, it was her own experiences growing up which inspired her to sign up as a mentor. She said her life would be…
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Green light for community garden
Brimbank council has supported the establishment of a community garden at Parmelia Drive Reserve in Taylors Lakes. The Taylors Lakes Lions Club received a $34,000…
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Sunshine West fire extinguished
Fire Rescue Victoria [FRV] has confirmed crews have extinguished an industrial fire in Sunshine West. Star Weekly previously reported that FRV and the Environmental Protection…
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Disaster recovery fund expanded
Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements has been expanded to cover Brimbank, allowing council to claim expenses for a range of disaster assistance funding. Brimbank council is…
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Sunshine West industrial fire
Residents in Sunshine West, Sunshine and Brooklyn may see or smell smoke due to a fire at a landfill site in Sunshine West. Fire Rescue…
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Youth Congress applications open
Young Victorians, including those in Brimbank, are being urged to have their say on the things that matter most to them. On Monday, October 18,…
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Melbourne median house prices dip below $1 million
Median metropolitan house prices in Melbourne have dropped to under $1 million in the quarter ending September 30, according to recent Real Estate Institute of…
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Get your overseas gifts in the mail on time
Australia Post has announced its need-to-know dates for more than 180 international destinations, to make sure Christmas cards and presents arrive on time. The postal…
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Call for investment in young people ahead of state election
Victoria needs more multicultural youth workers and greater government investment in mental health initiatives to address racism, increased youth justice and crime prevention program funding…
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Planning for the future
A group of Keilor Downs College Year 10 students explored their career options during a recent visit to Brimbank council’s Learning Futures offices. The six…
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Plan to end domestic violence against women and children launched
Federal, state and territory governments have released a joint strategy aimed at ending violence against women and children over the next 10 years. The National…
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National Ride to Work Day
Bicycle Network [BN] is encouraging Australians to get involved with National Ride2Work Day on Wednesday, October 19. BN chief executive Alison McCormack said people who…
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Council election panel members named
The state government has appointed the members of two Electoral Representation Advisory Panels to review the electoral structure of Victorian councils. Local Government Minister Melissa…
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The Toyota HiLux goes rogue
Cars, computers and lawnmowers – when they go, they are great, when they don’t, they’re about as useful as a hip pocket in a singlet.…
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