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Council seeks detail on conditions attached to federal decision on Third Runway
13 September 2024 - While Brimbank City Council is disappointed with the Federal Government’s decision to approve the Third Runway without first having commissioned an independent health impact assessment, we note that some important conditions have been imposed to help protect communities from aircraft noise.It’s time to share your vision for our community’s future
20 August 2024 - We’re asking residents to have a say in the future of our community and to have input into some important strategic documents that will help shape the future of Brimbank.Major fire in Derrimut factory – statement from the Deputy Mayor Cr Jae Papalia
The City of Brimbank is grateful for all the efforts by Fire Rescue Victoria and VicPol over the last two days in responding to a significant factory fire in Derrimut which occurred on Wednesday, 10 July. Thanks to the hard work of all involved, the fire has been extinguished and we have been advised by the relevant agencies that it now poses no risk to the community. Clean-up activities are underway.
Public statement: An apology to our pet owners
11 July 2024 - Apologies for any inconvenience caused by recent errors with Animal Registration Reminder Notices. Corrected notices have been issued.Welcome airport compromise on above-ground train station removes hurdle to rail link
Brimbank City Council welcomes the announcement that the Melbourne Airport will support an above-ground station for the proposed airport rail line.
Melbourne Airport’s decision means that now the Melbourne Airport Rail can be delivered, without delay and without regrets, as the community wants and expects.
Time to get the Melbourne Airport Rail built
After multiple setbacks the Federal Government appointed mediator of the struggling Melbourne Airport Rail project has cleared the pathway forward and provided much needed direction for the project.Public Statement - Aged Care Reform - Council Decision
In response to the Australian Government’s reforms to Aged Care, Brimbank City Council is shifting its focus away from the delivery of services in an already competitive and crowded marketplace to focus on wrap-around services that support individual wellbeing, connection, sector support and advocacy.
Brimbank City Council adopts Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan 2024-26
Brimbank City Council has adopted the Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2024-26, a strategic document that outlines priority actions and deliverables expected under the Reconciliation Australia RAP Framework and those unique to Brimbank’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and Elders and Brimbank Council. The RAP guides how Council will work with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and Traditional Custodians.
Brimbank’s annual budget and action plan adopted
Brimbank Council’s Year 4 Council Plan Action Plan 2024-2025, the Financial Plan 2024-2034 and Annual Budget 2024-25 have been adopted following extensive community consultation.
These key strategic documents outline Council’s ongoing commitment to delivering our vision for Brimbank that strives towards a ‘beautiful, thriving, healthy and connected community.’
Changes to aged care assessment services
There are a number of changes being made to aged care services across the country as part of the Commonwealth aged care reforms.
Brimbank Mayor Cr Ranka Rasic said Brimbank City Council is committed to supporting older residents to find where they need to go to get support.