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Mystery cases cause concern
By Esther Lauaki and The Age
Mystery COVID cases which could have originated in Caroline Springs, Deer Park and Braybrook have health authorities concerned as...
Tensions rising at council
By Esther Lauaki
Tensions are showing at Brimbank council with accusations of gagging and “sweeping things under the carpet” following a vote of no confidence...
My Brimbank: Daniel Allan
One of Brimbank’s youngest elected councillors Daniel Allan is bowing out of local politics this year to focus on family. He talks to reporter...
Our little super heroes
Tayte and his brother Jax are about to be two of Brimbank’s littlest superheroes.
The Caroline Springs bothers, seven-year-old Tatye and two-year-old Jax, live with...
Calls to re-open homes for sale
The property inspections ban under COVID restrictions is putting buyers, sellers and renters under extra financial distress and facing homelessness the state’s real estate...
NICU turns one
Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital's neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) celebrated a big milestone this month.
The NICU celebrated one year of operation on...
Ravenhall biogas plan approved
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By Esther Lauaki
Approval for a second biogas facility at Ravenhall landfill, which will eventually double the tip's capacity to generate electricity, has been granted.
The...
Supporting the community
Brimbank council continues to remove barriers for the elderly and people with disabilities, as well as supporting volunteers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond....
Refugees share pandemic stories
Brimbank artist Saidin Salkic has turned his darkest experiences into acclaimed works.
Salkic’s pieces are in the Heartlands 2020: Stories from the Inside exhibition, which...
Landfill development concerns council
By Esther Lauaki
Brimbank council has renewed calls for a whole-of-government response to the closed Sunshine landfills after the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)...
Sharing COVID health messages
By Esther Lauaki
Birhane Mahari Gebretensay worked as a nurse before fleeing Eritrea as a refugee and is now part of a program to help...
Donate with dignity
Brimbank residents are being asked to lend a hand to collect, count and distribute items for women in need.
Charity Share the Dignity’s It’s...
Hub offers mental health support
IPC Health has opened an all-ages mental health hub in Melbourne's western suburbs for those experiencing mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The...
Thefts drive crime rise
By Esther Lauaki
A spike in thefts was the main driver behind a 7.5 per cent increase in crime in Brimbank for the year ending...
Virus testing teams deployed
By Esther Lauaki
A Brimbank health service will lead frontline teams to prevent further COVID outbreaks and another lockdown in Melbourne.
A consortium of community...
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Art group’s talent on show
Visitors to the Craigieburn Art Group’s annual art expo in October will enjoy works in a variety of mediums from embroidery, woodwork and printmaking...
