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A day out in nature
Over 100 locals gathered at Bon Thomas Grasslands in Deer Park on Saturday, June 28, for a day of planting and social activities. Hosted by…
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Art explores impacts of colonialism
An art exhibition examining the impacts of colonial land and water management across Victoria has opened at the Brimbank Gallery and Brimbank Projection Gallery. In…
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‘Shameful’ childcare response
A former royal commissioner has rebuked governments for dragging their feet on creating a national regime for working with children checks. State and federal ministers…
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Winter clothing donations callout
Helping Hands Missions Op Shops has put out a call to locals, asking for donations of warm winter clothing to help those doing it tough…
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Anti-theft screws, a turning point
In an effort to curb number plate thefts in the community, police in Brimbank are hosting two ‘Safe PL8’ events where locals can learn how…
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Art to inspire conservation
A colourful new mural has sprung up at Isabella Williams Reserve in Deer Park. Painted by artist duo, Creature Creature, and funded by Brimbank council,…
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Fight of the century 40 years on
As he prepares to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his fight of the century with Barry Michael and help him launch his biography, Lester Ellis…
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Sunshine factory fire deemed suspicious
Thirty-one firefighters fought a major factory fire in Sunshine late Wednesday night, which caused extensive damage to the building and to nearby power lines. Police…
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Buses to replace trains
Sunbury line passengers travelling into the city are being advised to expect delays in the coming days. From 11pm Friday, July 4 until the last…
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Keilor East dad wins $1.6 million
A Keilor East father took home a staggering $1.6 million in the weekend’s TattsLotto draw. The merry Melburnian held one of the four division one…
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Giant puppets bring ‘awe’ and ‘wonder’
More than 100 students, teachers and family members from the Association for Vietnamese Culture Studies in Braybook attended a community puppet workshop, which explored how…
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Eating edible weeds
Eating weeds from your backyard may sound strange, but it turns out there are many benefits to it. Locals can learn how to safely identify…
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Keeping waste out of landfill
Brimbank residents waste is being used to help grow gardens on more than 80 roundabouts throughout Brimbank. Residents use of their food and organics bin…
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$1 million program to help Brimbank’s youth
A new community initiative targeting youth disengagement and crime prevention has launched in Melbourne’s north-west. The Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) is designed to support 10…
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Derrimut house fire to be investigated
A fire that tore through a Derrimut townhouse on Tuesday morning is being investigated by the State Fire Investigation Unit. Firefighters arrived at the Windsor…
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