Colin Brooks MP, the State Member of Parliament for the Bundoora district, publishes this monthly update on local matters for distribution in his electorate. This collection commences April 2018 and is ongoing. The GHS collection has a gap during 'Covid' years (2020-21) and recommences in February 2022, renumbered as Edition 1.

Local history focusing on developments in the Bundoora electorate funded by the State government.

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Article about new classrooms being built at Watsonia Primary School, printed in Brooksy's Briefing 2023. [Wa4838]

Printed article about Watsonia Primary School with colour photos from Brooksy's Briefing

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing noting the death of Allan Robinson OAM, retired Principal at Montmorency Secondary College

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing about Stage 2 of the Greensborough College rebuild

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing about the new multi-purpose training facilitities at Loyola Reserve

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Article anout the redevelopment and upgrade of the Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre

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Update on Kalparrin Early Childhood Intervention Centre which had received funds from the Victorian Government to redevelop amenities at the centre.

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Article from Brooksy's briefing about the new Watsonia ambulance station

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing about the Kingsbury Drive Community Market back and running for 2021

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing about works on the new sports facilities at Greensborough College which will temporarily house Watsonia Heights Football Club and St Mary's Football Club during the building of the North East Link.

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing about Stage 2 of Bundoora Primary School's rebuild including a new library, STEM and Arts classrooms.

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing about the North East Link and delivery of the first tunnel boring machine.

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing about funding for a pedestrian crossing between St. Helena Road and the Civic Drive roundabout in Greensborough.

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing about new classrooms and food technology centre for Bundoora Primary School

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing about St Mary's Primary School's refurbished hall thanks to school fundraising and a North East Link Community Grant.

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Newsletter article from Brooksy's Briefing about Mill Park Drive and the history of horse racing in the Mill Park area.

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing about St Helena Road as a dirt track in the 1890s compared to today.

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing about Reverse Vending Machines for recycling at Greensborough Plaza

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing about a new quiet outdoor play space at Apollo Parkways Primary School

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing about an upgrade planned for St Mary's Primary School including a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) centre and general learning area.

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing about Gemma Sprague who has been a volunteer at Diamond Valley Support (DVCS) for over 20 years

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing about Greensborough's new transport interchange nearing completion, with car parking and bus interchange adjacent to Greensborough Station.

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Article from Brooksy's Briefing about the opening of the upgraded Watsonia Primary School facilities including refurbished areas and a new classroom block.

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