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Final day to enter feedback on proposed third runway
Today, Monday, May 16, is the final day for residents to enter their submission for the Melbourne Airport proposed third runway. Brimbank council however, have…
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More than 50 arrested in youth gangs crackdown
More than 50 people were arrested as part of a crackdown on youth gangs across Melbourne’s west last week. As part of Operation Alliance, police…
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‘Unreasonable’ risk
A Brimbank council report says the Melbourne Airport master plan and preliminary draft major development plan represent an “unreasonable and unacceptable risk” to the health…
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Celebrating local cohesion
Neighbourhood houses across Australia including eleven in Brimbank celebrated Neighbourhood House Week last week and the work they do to enrich lives. The Brimbank Neighbourhood…
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Managing cats in Victoria
The state government will develop Victoria’s first comprehensive cat management strategy to encourage responsible ownership across the state, including in Brimbank. Agriculture minister Mary-Anne Thomas…
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Mayor says runway is a ‘health risk’
Brimbank mayor Jasmine Nguyen says Melbourne Airport’s third runway current plans present an “unacceptable health risk” to the community. Speaking on ABC radio last week,…
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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors 35 years ago May 13, 1987 The lives of 323 meatworkers were thrown into turmoil…
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Community Calendar
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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Childcare a hot election issue
A new report from Victoria University’s (VU) Mitchell Institute shows that a quarter of children in the electorate of Fraser begin school developmentally vulnerable, ranking…
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Fireys battle large Derrimut factory fire
Firefighters were called to a large blaze factory on Foleys Road, Derrimut about 9am on Friday, May 13 A community warning was issued for the…
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New chill zone launched for youths
The Youth Junction based at the Visy Carers Hub hosted four events in Sunshine to launch its new chill zone for young people to gather…
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Opposition promises dental wait time cuts
The state opposition has announced it will enact a plan to halve the surgery waiting lists in Victoria, amidst growing waiting times in the dental…
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Petition calls for congestion improvements on Taylors Road
A petition calling for the easing of congestion along Taylors Road and the declaration of part of the thoroughfare as an arterial road has almost…
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Calls to support an important cause
The Salvation Army Sunshine is calling the community to support its Red Shield Appeal as demands grow for its services and more support is needed.…
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Pocket park injects new life into Sunshine West
Sunshine West has received a boost to its amenities and overall look in the form of a new ‘pocket park’ space. Brimbank council has been…
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