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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...
Submission flags noise concerns
By Esther Lauaki
Brimbank council will raise residents' concerns about aircraft noise and other issues occurring beneath and adjacent to Melbourne Airport flight paths with...
New hall a boost for college
By Esther Lauaki
A new multipurpose hall will be a game-changer for Caroline Chisholm Catholic College.
Construction began last week on the new multi-purpose hall which...
Feedback sought on leisure centre name
Brimbank residents are invited to offer their thoughts on the naming of the St Albans Leisure Centre redevelopment.
The $55.1 million project, which began earlier...
Four high-risk virus sites in Brimbank
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By Esther Lauaki
Visitors to four high risk COVID-19 sites in Brimbank are being urged to be vigilant and get tested if symptoms develop.
V/Line’s Deer...
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State first vape prevention resource for young students launched
In a first for the state, primary school teachers and health educators of grades five and six students will now have access to a...
