Brimbank City Council

Ever wondered what happens to the food and garden waste you put in your green bin? 🤔

🍅 🍛 Come and find out how it's turned into nutrient-rich composts and mulches at Veolia’s state-of-the-art facility! 🌱🌻

🚌 Tuesday 7 July
The tour will depart from the Brimbank Community Civic Centre, 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine at 10am. We'll tour Veolia's Bulla facility, learn from their team, and our minibus will return to Sunshine by 1:00pm.

You'll learn how we’re using this compost in Brimbank on revegetation projects, like our roundabout project: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4R1tqwzhsUU&t=2s

Book your free spot https://events.brimbank.vic.gov.au/follow-your-organic-waste-veolia-tour-2026/

⚠️ Please wear covered flat shoes (no high heels or sandals) and appropriate clothing to cover your skin, such as pants and long sleeves. You will be provided with a high-visibility vest and safety glasses to wear on site.

🚧 Traffic changes on Annandale Road 🚧

From today, drivers travelling along Annandale Road near Melbourne Airport may notice changed traffic conditions as works begin on a new water treatment facility along Arundel Creek. These works are part of Melbourne Airport’s planned expansion projects, including the third runway.

Please allow extra travel time and take care around:
🚗 Reduced speed limits
🚦 Traffic management measures
🚛 Increased truck movements

⚠️ These works are being delivered by Melbourne Airport and are not managed by Brimbank City Council.

For more information, visit the Melbourne Airport Major Projects Hub: https://bit.ly/4udFXPB

Getting ready for the long weekend? 👑

Monday 8 June is the King's Birthday Public Holiday. Here are some reminders:

- Waste collections will happen as normal. Please leave your bins out on the kerb.
- Our Resource Recovery Centre is open until 1pm
- Our customer service offices will be closed and will reopen on Tuesday 9 June.
- Need to report an issue to us? Log your requests via our Report It tool: www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/report-it or call our after-hours service on 9249 4000.

Have a safe and happy long weekend 😊

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Wemba Wemba artist Tom Day III. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and community.

Tom was a proud First Nations artist whose work celebrated culture, connection to Country, and community. We are honoured to host one of his significant artworks in our Council Chamber, a lasting reflection of his vision and cultural knowledge.

His legacy lives on through his powerful artworks and the stories they share 🖤💛❤️

Not long until our Community Grants applications close!⏰

You have until Sunday 14 June to apply.

If you're starting something new or planning to grow an existing project, get started here www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/grants

There are fabulous trails that connect us to parks and reserves throughout Brimbank.

Koroit Creek Trail, Jones Creek Trail and the Maribyrnong River Trail, to name a few. They make it easy and safe to ride a bike to the parks and nature reserves in beautiful Brimbank.🌿

At the link below there's a downloadable map showing all Brimbank's fantastic walking paths and bike trails.
Happy World Bicycle Day and happy trails! ! 🚲 🚲

https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/explore-brimbank/parks-and-nature/walking-paths-and-bike-trails

A greener future is coming to Green Gully Reserve 🌿💧

A new $1.6 million stormwater harvesting and irrigation upgrade project is about to take off to:
- reduce reliance on drinking water
- improve water recycling, and reduce stormwater pollution flowing into Taylors Creek and the Maribyrnong River
- keep this much-loved community space green and thriving.

Used by local sporting clubs, families, walkers and residents from across Brimbank, Green Gully Reserve will benefit from more sustainable irrigation infrastructure that supports both the environment and our growing community.

Thank you to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and Greater Western Water for partnering with us to fund this important work that will help create a healthier, greener and more sustainable Brimbank.

Special thanks to the Minister for Water for Hon. Harriet Shing MP and our Local Member the Hon. Natalie Suleyman MP who joined us at Green Gully Reserve along with representatives from DEECA and Greater Western Water to share the good news.

More details at the link in our comments.

Wishing our LGBTQIA+ community a happy Pride Month 🤩

Plenty is happening in Brimbank to celebrate:
- Learn about local q***r history at our exhibition at Hunt Club
- Test your knowledge with a lively trivia night at Sunshine Library
- Catch A Glimpse into the Darling Boy at Bowery Theatre

More details: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/lgbtqia

We're preparing the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2027–2029, and we want to hear from people with disability, carers, families, service providers and the broader Brimbank community.

You've got until 9 June to get involved:

📝 Fill out the online survey
🎨 Encourage a young person in your life to submit a drawing

Visit yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au/disability-access-and-inclusion-plan

We are excited to share two brilliant new funding announcements for Brimbank:

💰 🥦 Horseshoe Bend Community Garden Expansion 🥦 💰
Horseshoe Bend Reserve is home to a thriving and welcoming community garden that's open to Brimbank residents and visitors. Yesterday, Minister for Environment, the Hon Enver Erdogan MP, and local Member for Niddrie, the Hon Ben Carroll MP, announced that $93,000 will be invested by the State Government for the expansion of the garden. This garden wouldn't exist without the hard work of the amazing local volunteers from the Horseshoe Bend Community Group. We can't wait to watch it grow.


💰🏏 Opening of the 2026-27 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund 🏏💰
Minister for Community Sport, the Hon Ros Spence MP, and local Member for Sydenham, the Hon Natalie Hutchins MP, visited Lionheart Reserve in Taylors Lakes yesterday to announce the opening of the 2026-2027 Local Sports Infrastructure Fund (LSIF). Meeting the growing demand for more inclusive sports facilities in Brimbank is one of our advocacy priorities and the expansion of this program will help us get this over the line.

Does your dog love the Collenso Street Dog Off-Leash Area as much as Daisy?

We’re excited to share our plans to make the area more paw-some for dogs and their owners.

The plan includes:

🐶 A designated area for less active dogs
🐶 Shelters for shade and comfort
🐶 Ample seating for owners to relax and watch their dogs play
🐶 Drinking water fountains
🐶 Sensory mulched areas with a variety of natural textures and play elements

You've got until Sunday to let us know what you think.

Visit https://yoursay.brimbank.vic.gov.au/collenso-street-dog-leash-area

Join us at the 20th anniversary of the Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service on Sunday 31 May at 11:00 am at the Shrine of Remembrance.

First Peoples have served in conflicts and peacekeeping missions involving Australia for more than a century.

This service honours and recognises their sacrifices and invaluable contributions to Australia’s Defence Force.

You can attend in person or stream the service online at www.shrine.org.au

Flu season is nearly here, and vaccination is the best way to protect you and your family.

It's free for those eligible under the National Immunisation Program who hold a Medicare card:
-Children aged 6 months to under 5 years
-people at any stage of pregnancy
-people aged 65 and over
-people aged 6 months and over who have medical conditions that increase their risk of severe illness
-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 6 months and over.

Bookings for community sessions can be made here: www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/immunisation

Each year, 26 May marks National Sorry Day, which acknowledges the Stolen Generations.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were forcibly removed from their families up until the 1980s, and the impacts of this are still felt by many in our communities today.

Today is an opportunity for us to reflect, commemorate, heal, and remember the Stolen Generations and their families. For those who were taken, and for the families who had children taken, this is the time to grieve, reflect and be heard.

In solemn recognition of National Sorry Day, we have lowered our flags to half-mast.

We're committed to reconciliation by building relationships, respect and trust between the wider Brimbank community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Learn more about what we're doing here www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/reconciliation-brimbank

🤝 National Reconciliation Week starts on Wednesday and we're 'All In' 🤝

The 'All In' theme makes it clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport. We all need to take action to make a positive change.

It's a time for all of us to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. Together, we can achieve reconciliation in Australia.

There are lots of fun, no-cost events for all ages. Check out the program here www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/reconciliation-week

Come and celebrate these amazing pollinators on World Environment Day with us and Friends of Maribyrnong Valley (FoMV) on Saturday 30 May 🥳

This year, we'll create habitat along the Maribyrnong River at Caroline Chisholm Reserve in Keilor. It's also FoMV's 40th birthday!

🌱 What to expect at our event on Saturday 30 May:
- Welcome to Country from Wurundjeri Traditional Owner
- Planting native shrubs and grasses
- Educational nature-based activities, including The Connies
- Face painting and bubble show
- Light lunch
- Native plant giveaway by Allkids Junior Landcare

Everyone is welcome. Kids are encouraged to join as long as they are supervised by an adult.

Free to attend, bookings essential https://events.humanitix.com/world-environment-day-celebration

💪 This week is National Volunteer Week and at Wednesday’s We Are Brimbank Awards we celebrated the volunteers here in Brimbank who help build a strong, connected and thriving community.

🤲 We were proud to honour and unite our 78 dedicated volunteers in a very special celebration of their achievements and express our deepest gratitude for their dedication to Brimbank.

📣 Special shout out to Pauline Farrugia who celebrated 25 years of service. Thank you Pauline!

♥️ We also paid tribute to 30-year volunteer Dominic Boland who sadly passed away in October 2025.

Dom volunteered with the Brimbank Community Meal program every Tuesday. Throughout the years, he continued his commitment to volunteering with Street Library, a program which aimed to build a love of reading and increase literacy across all ages. Dom also worked as school crossing supervisor and a citizenship ceremony steward. Vale Dominic. Thank you for your years of service. ♥️

📝 Do you need help writing your community grant application?

We host free workshops and drop-in sessions that cover writing grants with the right tools to submit your application.

Come and meet our Community Grants team! They can help you with any questions about applying for a grant.

📆 Find a session that's right for you: www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/grants

✨ Last night, we were proud to announce the winners of our We Are Brimbank Awards at a star-studded event. ✨

🩷 The We Are Brimbank Awards are a chance to celebrate the amazing and passionate people who are dedicated to making Brimbank a better place to live, work and play.

👏 Congratulations to the the following community groups and members:

🏆 Citizen of the Year – Jacob Thang
🙋‍♂️ Young Citizen of the Year – Todd Truong
🤝 Mayoral Commendation - Jane Pallot
👯 Community Group of the Year - Filipino Community Council of Victoria Inc
💆‍♀️ Sports and Wellbeing Award - Sunshine United Cricket Club (Girls Program)
🌳 Environment and Sustainability Award - Jessica Gerger
💎 Community Engagement Award - Jodie Robinson
🎭 Arts, Culture and Tourism Award - The Task At Hand Inc.

Meet this year's winners and learn about our 2026 Citizen and Young Citizens of the Year: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/2026-we-are-brimbank-awards-winners

Tonight we'll announce the winners of the 2026 We Are Brimbank Awards! 🏆

🎥 Tune into our socials for highlights from the night.

Meet this year's nominees: www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/waba-nominees

🙏 Thank you so much to our 2025 Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year for their commitment to improving the lives of the Brimbank community.
🏆 Citizen of the Year – Dr. Ashima Soni
🙋‍♂️ Young Citizen of the Year – Billy Chen

Learn about their important work here: www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/waba-25-winners

At last night’s Council Meeting, Mayor Virginia Tachos moved a Notice of Motion (NOM) in response to community feedback and rising cost-of-living pressures linked to the proposed 4-bin waste reforms - particularly examining the cost and value to community of the roll out of the state-mandated glass (purple) bin.

A NOM is a formal way for a Councillor to bring an issue to a Council meeting for discussion and decision, following set governance procedures.

The NOM, which was endorsed by Council, calls for a detailed report on all options for the new glass bin (including costs, risks, compliance requirements, and whether the service could be delayed, changed or not implemented), while also seeking clearer State Government standards, increased State funding to support implementation and expansion of the Container Deposit Scheme.

Council officers will report back by July 2026.

So what does this mean for you and your bins? At this stage, no Council decisions have changed, and we’ll keep the community informed as soon as any updates are available.