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A pathway to change
Luis Rojas had a good, high paying job but he said he felt there was much more to life. He decided to take a step…
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Arts centre dear to Clark
The Footscray Community Arts Centre has always held a special place in the heart of artist Simon Clark. He first took drawing lessons at the…
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Fitness upgrades on the agenda
Could Brimbank Park have its own 1000 steps? That’s one suggestion being considered as Parks Victoria and Brimbank council discuss possible upgrades to the park.…
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Celebrating Sunshine
After years of work, the Hampshire Road master plan is complete and residents are encouraged to celebrate. Brimbank council is holding a community celebration on…
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Mentors lend a hand
The EdConnect organisation trains and places volunteers into local schools, helping to support vulnerable students. Sarah O’Reilly is a recently recruited volunteer from Doreen, who…
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A commitment to community
Anna D’Cruz wanted to give back to the country that had given her so much. Having moved to Australia 35 years ago from India, Ms…
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Ambulance station a step closer
A planning permit for a new ambulance station in Taylors Lakes has been lodged with Brimbank council, four and a half years after the state…
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Dreaming big
Jacob Koutsodimitropoulos loves candy and dreams of a Willy Wonka-type adventure. His twin brother Marcus dreams of meeting and swimming with seals. For the West…
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Hit-run victim on road to recovery
An Albanvale man who lost his leg in a hit and run accident is looking to a future filled with spending time with his family.…
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Council opts out of safety project
Brimbank council will monitor the outcomes of the new interactive map launched across Victoria to help create more inclusive spaces for women and gender diverse…
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Barro set to miss deadline
The Barro Group has indicated fires at the Kealba Landfill won’t be out by the end of July, after unsafe ground conditions resulted in remediation…
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Budget ’overlooks’ Brimbank projects
Brimbank residents have been forgotten about in the federal budget, according to two local federal MPs. Gorton MP Brendan O’Connor and Fraser MP Dr Daniel…
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Cash boost for sustainable water project
The federal government has turned on the financial tap for farmland in Keilor, with funding announced for a new agricultural rejuvenation project. Last week’s federal…
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Second green light for toxic West Gate Tunnel soil to be treated in Ravenhall
By Benjamin Millar Western suburb councils have slammed the state environmental watchdog’s decision to give the green light for toxic West Gate Tunnel soil to…
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No budget cash for Calder
Brimbank council’s calls for more federal funding for the Calder Freeway upgrade went unanswered in last week’s federal budget. The council had been hoping for…
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