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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)…
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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…
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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 In…
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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 federal…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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Four high-risk virus sites in Brimbank
2909hotspots 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.…
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Step towards reopening
By Esther Lauaki Thousands of Brimbank employees will return to work this week as the state moves another step closer to COVID normal. Metropolitan Melbourne…
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Slithering into snake season
Brimbank residents should be aware of snakes out and about as the spring weather warms up, the state’s environmental authority says. Department of Environment, Land,…
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Police ready for crime surge
By Esther Lauaki Heavier police patrols will be visible around Brimbank and Melton in preparation for a possible surge in crime as restrictions ease across…
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Help to lower energy bills
A new webinar series aims to take some of the stress out of rising energy bills as lengthy lockdown restrictions continue. The Consumer Policy Research…
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Drugs found after high-speed intercept
Drugs By Esther Lauaki A 38-year-old man has been arrested after police located a large quantity of drugs and cash during an intercept in Derrimut.…
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