Mum’s the word for a great prize
Show your appreciation for your mum for a chance to win $500 worth of food and drink at Galli Estate Winery in Plumpton. Simply place a Mother’s Day message in your local Star Weekly publication telling mum how special she is or thanking her for everything that she does. Messages will be published in our April 27 edition. Call 1300 666 808
Council sees light on savings
Brimbank council is upgrading 11,500 street lights with LED globes as part of a program to save more than $500,000 in electricity and maintenance bills each year. The works are part of the council’s Powering Down program and the present stage involves upgrading lights across Albion, Ardeer, Brooklyn, Deer Park, Derrimut, Sunshine, Sunshine North and Sunshine West. Information at www.environment@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Good bin behaviour rewarded
Brimbank residents can take the pledge to Be a Brimbank Gem. The Brimbank Gem campaign involves residents making a pledge to leave non-recyclable plastics out of their recycling bins. People who make the pledge go in a draw to win shopping vouchers. In May and June, the council’s recycling inspection team will randomly select Brimbank recycling bins and audit the contents. The team will award a Recycling Gem sticker to bins with the right recycling material and residents will be rewarded. Pledge at www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/brimbankgems.
