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Outer lounge plan sparks concern
The Keilor Historical Society says a new outdoor lounge at the Keilor Library will take away from the fundamental use of the facility.
Brimbank council...
Ambulance waiting times balloon
Brimbank residents are waiting longer for an ambulance, with waiting times blowing out in the past 12 months according to new data.
Ambulance Victoria’s (AV)...
Lockdown fears grow
Fears the latest COVID-19 lockdown could extend beyond a second week are growing as case numbers in Melbourne continue to increase.
There were 22 new...
Defect notices issued
More than 50 car defect notices have been issued as part of the statewide Operation Achilles.
Last week, North West Metro Region police officers inspected...
My Place
Irene Stokes is the first president of the Brimbank Ratepayers and Residents Association. She talks to Tara Murray about the association, her role and...
Gift of a lifetime
A Deer Park man’s selfless gesture has given another man a new best friend.
When dog breeder Tony Kujundzija was asked by a mate whether...
Art auction for a cause
Four-year-old Chrysta Victoria’s artistic talents have been put to a good cause, with her artwork being auctioned to raise money for charity.
Her mother...
Business grants open
Start-ups and small businesses in Brimbank are being encouraged to apply for council’s business grants program.
The council has committed $200,000 through the program to...
Swim program lauded
The Sunshine Leisure Centre has been recognised for one of its swimming programs at the Lifesaving Victoria Awards of Excellence.
The centre was named the...
Longing for connection
CS Gallery’s newest exhibition is offering visitors an artistic insight into the experience of first-generation Australian women and their connection to the Australian bush.
Award-winning...
Call for blood donations
With a continuous need for blood donations, the Australian Red Cross is reminding people that donating blood is among the reasons people can leave...
Search for Parkinson’s support
Melton’s Michelle Mendes and Mandy Baker want people living with Parkinson's disease to know they’re not alone.
Both diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in their 40s,...
Have your say on council spending
Melton residents are being urged to have their say on how the council will deliver services, maintain assets and build new infrastructure over the...
Ambulances diverted
COVID-related staff shortages resulted in ambulances being diverted away from two Western Health hospitals for a number of days.
Western Health chief executive Russell Harrison...
Vaccine access expanded
Under-40s will now be able to get the AstraZeneca vaccination at state-run clinics in the west.
Premier Daniel Andrews announced on Friday that the state...
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First Greens councillor for Brimbank
Brimbank has its first Greens councillor in 15 years, after Lucy Nguyen knocked out incumbent councillor Sam David in the Kororoit Creek Ward.
Cr Nguyen...
