Get the appBrimbank council has completed all 69 first-year targets in its multi-year masterplan, according to its newly adopted 2025–2026 annual report. Council says it secured more than $230 million in state and federal funding for major transport projects, including the Sunshine Station masterplan and Melbourne Airport Rail. Mayor Virginia Tachos said the investments would help create better places for people to get active and enjoy their community.
A future Liberal Government has pledged $7 million to replace the ageing clubrooms at the Inverloch-Kongwak Football Netball Club. The plan includes a two-storey clubhouse with change rooms for female players, umpire facilities, a canteen, and all-abilities bathrooms. Sealed car parking around the playing field is also proposed. Shadow Sport Minister Brad Battin made the announcement with local candidate Rochelle Halstead. Club president Peter Butcher said the club had been pushing for the upgrade for ten years.
Upgraded netball courts at Bowes Avenue in Airport West are now open for use. Premier Ben Carroll and local club representatives attended the official opening on Friday, 16 October. The project delivered two courts meeting current Netball Victoria standards, along with a dedicated training space.
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Get the appMacedon Ranges council is asking residents to comment on a draft masterplan for Riddells Creek Recreation Reserve before it is finalised. The plan will guide the reserve's use and development for the next 15 years or more. Council says it was prompted by the Amess Road Precinct Structure Plan and its development contributions plan, which require new and improved sporting and recreation facilities at the reserve to serve a growing population. Feedback is open until 2 November, and the masterplan is due to be adopted by mid-2027.
Labor has promised a $700,000 upgrade for the Gladstone Park Bowls Club if it is re-elected. The state government says the money would go towards all-weather facilities for bowlers. Sunbury MP Josh Bull said the funding would make a big difference for the club. The plan would involve working with the local council to build a dome that shelters a new bowling green. Community Sport Minister Ros Spence said the project would help local clubs bring people together.