Brimbank & North West | Star Weekly
Response times on the up. 09/11/2024. Paramedics and first responders across Victoria, including in Brimbank responded to close to 100,000 Code 1 patients between July and September this year. Ambulance Victoria...
Feeding families every Friday | Brimbank & North West
15 小时之前 · Every Friday from 3pm until 6.30pm, in partnership with Alex Makes Meals, OzHarvest, and FairShare, the Salvation Army on Devonshire Road provides more than 300 ready made meals to families, as well as food hampers, fruit and vegetables, and other non perishable items. Sunshine Salvos captain Colin Reynolds said the service has faced increasing ...
New councillors have been decided | Brimbank & North West
2 天之前 · Seven of the 11 councillors were part of previous councils, and there are nine female and two male councillors. Brimbank council chief executive Fiona Blair extended congratulations to the new councillors. “It is both an honour and a tremendous responsibility to be voted to represent the best interests of the community,” she said.
Drawing on local support | Brimbank & North West
15 小时之前 · 13/11/2024. The Pencil Project's Jacqui Vassallo and Vanessa Di Valentino. (Damjan Janevski) 442134_04. The annual Pencils Project school stationery drive is fast approaching, and organisers are drawing on community support. A grassroots not-for-profit based in Melbourne’s north west, the Pencils Project collaborates with schools, businesses ...
Lost in the mail | Brimbank & North West
19 小时之前 · In Brimbank, residents have reported a number of red Australia Post boxes being removed without notice. With the recent local council elections being held exclusively through postal voting, and the festive season fast approaching, residents have felt left in the lurch trying to deliver their letters. Sunshine resident Christine Finco said she ...
Seniors hit the court | Brimbank & North West
1 天前 · 12/11/2024. Jill and Manfred Kriechbaum, Peter Sidley and Sue all took part. (Damjan Janevski) 440896_01. To close out this year’s Seniors Festival in Brimbank, Walking Basketball was made free and enjoyed by many locals. The program is an inclusive and fun-filled activity suitable for all abilities and ages. This adapted version of ...
Renter reforms to restore respect | Brimbank & North West
05/11/2024. (Pexels). The state government has announced another package of rental reforms aimed at restoring fairness and respect for tenants. Consumer Affairs Minister Gabrielle Williams visited a share house on Wednesday, October 30, to unveil the new measures that the government plans to introduce to parliament over the next 12 months.
A year of pains and gains - Brimbank & North West
2024年1月5日 · Some of the wins for the municipality include confirmation of funding for the Melbourne Airport Rail, the EPA announcing it would revoke the Barro Group’s licence at the Kealba landfill, as well as the arrival of long-awaited gambling reforms to …
A year for community - Brimbank & North West
2023年1月9日 · We look back at how 2022 unfolded in Brimbank. As we welcomed 2022, several businesses and council services had to shut their doors for a number of days as the state’s latest COVID-19 wave left thousands of people in isolation. But by early February it was all a distant memory as people hit the streets to watch as Lunar New Year festivals lit ...
Make a difference this festive season | Brimbank & North West
2023年11月17日 · In the spirit of compassion and community, Brimbank residents are being encouraged to make a difference in the lives of those facing challenges this festive season through the 2023 Giving Tree program. This program, run by Brimbank council is delivered in partnership with local charities, businesses, and community organisations. The program is ...