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Two proposed designs for Derrimut Street
Two different designs are being considered as part of upgrades to Derrimut Street in Albion. Brimbank council has released two proposed designs for the upgrades…
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Provide more support
The Australian Physiotherapy Association is concerned the health sector is unprepared to manage the next part of the COVID-19 pandemic, long-COVID. Association national president Scott…
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Mentors needed for learner drivers
Drivers are being sought to help get the next generation of drivers behind the driver’s seat. Brimbank council is seeking volunteer mentors to be part…
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New tanker for Caroline Springs CFA
Caroline Springs’ CFA will be one of the first brigades to benefit from new tankers being rolled out across the state. The fleet of new…
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Tests to be distributed
Rapid Antigen Tests will be distributed to key workforces from today as part of the state government’s roll out. The government announced on Sunday it…
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Funding welcomed
Funding for a critical mental health program tailored to small business owners has been renewed by the federal government. An additional $4.6 million in funding…
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Midsumma fun
A famous Brimbank artist is the inspiration for two of the shows at the Midsumma Festival. Midsumma is Victoria’s premier queer arts and cultural organisation,…
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Festival of cricket
With the sun out and school holidays on, junior cricketers have been hitting the park throughout Melbourne’s west and the state. Several representative competitions have…
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Sydenham resident crowned Miss India Australia
Sydenham’s Sanya Arora has been named the Miss India Australia winner for 2021. The 22-year-old, who was born in Pune in India, beat out nine…
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School holiday fun
Looking for some last minute school holiday fun for your children next week? The Brimbank Neighbourhood houses have a number of different activities on the…
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From the archives
Star Weekly looks back through the pages of its predecessors. 35 years ago January 21, 1987 Sunshine Council has refused an application for a brothel…
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Art partnership funding open
Are you an artist or arts practitioner working across any arts disciplines in the Brimbank community? Brimbank council is opening the first round of its…
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ACOSS calls for COVID Rapid Response Group
The creation of a civil society COVID Rapid Response Group is needed according to the peak body for community services. The Australian Council of Social…
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Making a summer splash
With the temperatures rising last week, people of all ages decided to hit the water to try and cool down. Early in the week, many…
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Rates could be on the way up
Brimbank residents could be in for a rate increase next financial year after changes to the Fair Go Rates System. Under the system, the state…
















