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Man jailed over opium importation
A Burnside Heights man faces deportation from Australia to Iran after being sentenced to a seven-year prison term for his role in smuggling opium into…
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Council chief’s departure ‘bittersweet’
Outgoing Brimbank chief executive Helen Morrissey says her decision to leave the council is bittersweet. Ms Morrissey retires from the council on July 15, after…
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The bold choice
For Haylee Bissett, putting words onto paper helps her navigate her thoughts. The 15-year-old is among a group of young Brimbank residents who have produced…
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Reviving pool
A Tullamarine business owner is looking to “revitalise” the nation’s interest in the sport of pool. Titus Raihman owns Pockets pool hall and nightclub in…
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Barro license on the line
Residents living near the Kealba landfill fear suspending the Barro Group’s licence will achieve nothing in their battle against ongoing fires. The Environment Protection Authority…
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Call for more support for carers
Exhausted local disability carers are calling for big changes to the Brimbank council’s disability action plan. With consultation for the council’s plan for 2021-2025 opening…
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Web series celebrates foodie haven
The city of Maribyrnong’s reputation as a foodies’ multicultural haven will be strengthened with a new web series that will later be screened by SBS…
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Remembering the past
A Srebrenica flower made up of 8372 smaller knitted flowers will be on display at Watergardens shopping centre. The flower was designed as a symbol…
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Motorcyclist dies in Ardeer
Police are investigating the death of a motorcyclist following a collision with a van in Ardeer on Thursday afternoon. Police have been told the collision,…
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New district proposed
A number of Brimbank voters could find themselves in new electorates at the next state election following the release of proposed boundary distribution changes. The…
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Tip alternative canned
A facility offering an environmentally-friendly alternative to landfills won’t be built in Melbourne’s north-west, with the state’s peak waste management body opting not to proceed…
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Lucky seat
St Albans Steve Obeid plans to travel around Europe and do some home renovations after winning $50,000 on channel nine’s Millionaire Hot Seat. The 25-year-old…
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Sunshine a “key transport interchange”
Sunshine station will double in size and become a “key transport interchange” under plans for Melbourne’s airport rail link, according to Rail Projects Victoria. Plans…
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Calling Brimbank home
Brimbank has always been home for the Keenan family. Gloria and Ron moved to St Albans in 1957 and built a life there with their…
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Traffic noise causes headache
Ardeer residents just want some peace and quiet. Residents who live near the Western Ring Road say noise coming from the road and Ballarat Road…
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