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Two more councillors to exit
Brimbank council will look a lot different come October with two councillors confirming they won’t stand for re-election. Former mayor John Hedditch and Cr Daniel…
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Lights prove problematic
A set of traffic lights at the corner of Wright Street and Anderson Road, Sunshine are fast becoming Brimbank’s version of the Montague Street bridge.…
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Speedsters disappoint
Police have taken aim at speeding motorists who kept them busy over the Labour Day long weekend. Of the 8060 traffic offences issued across the…
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Arcare turns 20
A Sydenham aged care facility notched up a special milestone last month. Arcare Sydenham celebrated its 20th birthday and resident manager Patricia Arancibia-Collao said it…
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Golden student has bright future
After two decades behind a desk, Kangan Institute student Alisa Webb wanted a hands-on career change. She soon found a new groove in horticulture and…
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Taskforce call for contamination problem
A Brimbank councillor is calling on the state government to establish a taskforce to investigate widespread contamination across the west. Cr Virginia Tachos will table…
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Activist is a real beauty
Caroline Springs activist Tiffany Shen has been crowned Miss Australia International. Ms Shen, originally from China, said she owes her crown to her mother. “I…
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Brimbank on virus alert
Brimbank is a city on high alert as fears of a COVID-19 outbreak grow. Major events have been cancelled, schools are bracing for shutdowns, supermarket…
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Terminally ill single mother’s home vandalised days before sale settlement
A terminally ill single mother who has had to sell her Deer Park house to pay for cancer treatment has had her property vandalised just…
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Big expansion to Wyndham electoral roll
If you notice Wyndham polling centres are a little busier than usual as you cast your vote this Saturday, it’s because of a 15 per…
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Worth a look: Stories you may have missed
Five stories from around the Star Weekly network this week that may have passed you by Council makes veggie growers lose the plot…
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Nineteen areas of concern for council
Brimbank council should focus on improving its performance and service, the latest Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey has found. The result of 400 phone interviews…
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A closer look at us
The many faces of Brimbank, seen through a lens focused on cultural diversity, will go on exhibition next month. Sunshine North’s River Valley Estate…
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Wild Things drop in
Brimbank youngsters will be able to step way back in time at Watergardens town centre these school holidays. An amazing installation, Prehistoric Creatures of the…
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Local link to end violence
Western suburbs residents should reach out to their local councils as a step towards ending family violence. That was one of the key messages from…
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