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Helping others in the face of adversity
It was supposed to be the happiest of times, but in June last year Alana Romeo’s life changed forever. Just five weeks after marrying the…
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Two more hospital workers test positive
Two more Sunshine Hospital workers have tested positive for COVID-19. Western Health acting chief executive Natasha Toohey confirmed the two staff members from the emergency…
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Pandemic hits 90% of Brimbank businesses
Ninety per cent of Brimbank businesses have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey of businesses in the municipality has revealed. The council-wide survey…
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Active COVID-19 cases drop
The number of active cases of COVID-19 within Brimbank has fallen by three. Statistics released by the Department of Health and Human Services show the…
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Brimbank virus spike
Brimbank has recorded an additional 15 cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases within the municipality has jumped to…
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Calls for more business support
Brimbank Business Association president Daniel Dalli has urged the state government to invest in Brimbank long term. On Tuesday Premier Daniel Andrews reimposed lockdown measures…
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Five new COVID-19 cases in Brimbank
Active cases of COVID-19 within Brimbank have risen by five in the past 24 hours. Of the cases, one is linked to the JBS abattoir…
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50 years in the sky
It may be experiencing unprecedented quiet times, but that didn’t stop Melbourne Airport from celebrating a major milestone last week. The airport marked 50 years…
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Muffin delight
Tasty treats were on the menu for those doing it tough around Brimbank last week. Online food delivery service, iPantry gave away up to 3000…
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Residents react to lockdown
Brimbank residents forced back into lockdown by the state government say they understand the reasons, but are angry the situation came to this. Keilor Downs…
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Carers left to go it alone
For many residents a return to lockdown is tough. For carers and those with a disability it’s a return to the toughest of situations. Keilor…
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Council facilities close again
A number of council facilities andservices have been forced back into closing after the state government reimposed stay at home restrictions on a number of…
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Nurse urges community to play their part
Three weeks ago Lena Pejcinovski was the nurse unit manager of Sunshine Hospital’s respiratory assessment clinic. Now she’s overseeing the management of Western Health’s drive-through…
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Councillor calls in inspectorate
The Local Government Inspectorate is assessing a complaint made against Brimbank mayor Georgina Papafotiou. Cr Virginia Tachos lodged the complaint with the inspectorate recently. Cr…
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Second health worker tests positive
Brimbank recorded nine new cases of COVID-19 over the weekend. A second staff member at the Joan Kirner Women and Children’s Hospital also tested positive…
















