Share your vision for the future of housing in Brimbank
Have your say on Brimbank Council’s draft strategy to guide housing growth and development to meet Brimbank’s future housing needs. Council endorsed the Draft Brimbank Housing and Neighbourhood Character Strategy for community consultation at the 17 October Council Meeting. Council’s draft strategy includes a vision for Brimbank to be a city of green, connected and […]
Brimbank wins award for zero-emissions aquatic centre
Brimbank Council has won an award at the 2023 Climate Awards held by Cities Power Partnership recently. Brimbank received the energy efficiency achievement award for its Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, Australia’s first zero-emissions aquatic centre. Brimbank Mayor, Cr Bruce Lancashire said Council was thrilled with this latest accolade for the facility. “We are very […]
National award for program attracting overseas investors to Brimbank
Brimbank Council has won a national award for a program to attract migrants to move to and open businesses in Brimbank. The Brimbank Investment Attraction Plan for Business Migrants with a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Background was a winner at the Economic Development Australia Awards for Excellence last week. It won the Economic Development Equity, […]
Brimbank Youth Fest 2023
Youth Fest 2023 is back! Enjoy an awesome line-up of events in September that recognise, celebrate and support the unique and inspiring young people in our community. Where’s the fun? Events and activities are open to all young people aged 10-25, unless otherwise specified. Visit brimbankyouth.com to read the event brochure. Visit youthcentral.vic.gov.au/youth-fest for […]
Brimbank launches “Together Yes” campaign
Brimbank Council is encouraging its community members and staff to learn more about the Voice to Parliament ahead of this year’s referendum to enshrine a First Nations Voice in the Australian Constitution. Earlier this year, Brimbank City Council signed the Mayors for the Voice to Parliament Public statement, noting support for the Uluru Statement from […]
News from the Chamber – July 2023
An update from the most recent Council Meeting that took place on 18 July 2023. More information is available at 2023 Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes. Planning Activity Update and Delegate Decisions including Planning Scheme Amendment Update – June 2023 The report provided Council with an update on: The status of planning permit applications and […]
Go ‘Back to the Future’ at Sunshine’s classic car show
Vroom vroom car lovers, time to start your engines for the first ever Clarke Street Classic Car Show on Sunday 9 July – a family friendly day in the heart of Sunshine. Car buffs can get up close to an impressive collection of over 60 historic, modern and classic cars and take selfies with a […]
Caring for our environment, one bin at a time
Brimbank’s Bin Feedback Program aims to improve our recycling – one bin at a time. It starts in late June, 2023. Bin contamination significantly impacts Brimbank’s recycling efforts. It occurs when the wrong things are placed in a recycling or food organics and garden organics (FOGO) kerbside bin. To help reduce bin contamination, Council will […]
Mits Mits the miracle cat returns home
When Dean’s much loved cat Mits Mits disappeared three years ago, he went to great lengths to find his feline friend. But after putting up posters, calling every local vet clinic, months of walking around his local streets of Kealba – he sadly accepted that Mits Mits probably wasn’t coming back. That’s why a phone […]
Apply now for a Brimbank community grant
The Brimbank Community Grants Program for 2023/2024 is now open for applications. The program offers one-off financial assistance to not-for-profit organisations and incorporated community groups, to deliver projects and activities that benefit our community. Grants are available in eight categories: Community Strengthening Grants – up to $10,000 Climate Emergency Grants – up to $10,000 Establishment […]
