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Statement from Councillors at the City of Whittlesea

Published on 24 January 2025

Statement from Councillors to clarify recent social media commentary regarding council policies.

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Mernda housing project receives federal funding boost

Published on 23 January 2025

The City of Whittlesea has welcomed $7.1 million in Federal Government funding to build the infrastructure which will support the delivery of 35 new homes on Johnsons Road, Mernda.

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Hope shines bright with local artists on display

Published on 22 January 2025

The City of Whittlesea is excited to present Hope: A Spectrum of Possibility, a vibrant art exhibition where local artists share their thoughts through art on hope and what it means from tough times to dreaming of a brighter future.

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Council calls for consultation on major housing and planning reforms

Published on 20 December 2024

The City of Whittlesea’s newly elected councillors will write to the Minister for Planning seeking significant consultation both with Council and the community on the Victorian Government’s key housing reforms.

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Council supports plan to deliver new homes

Published on 20 December 2024

The City of Whittlesea has endorsed an application to rezone industrial land in Bundoora to allow the building of a new residential neighbourhood of more than 700 new homes.

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Council seeks to preserve piece of Mernda’s history

Published on 20 December 2024

The City of Whittlesea has moved to place heritage protection on an important piece of the region’s history so that it can be retained and used into the future.

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Council welcomes Federal Government funding for sports precinct

Published on 20 December 2024

The City of Whittlesea has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of $11.5 million in funding for the Regional Sports Precinct in Mernda.

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Appointment of Councillors to Committees

Published on 19 December 2024

Each year Council appoints representatives to organisations and committees to ensure the City of Whittlesea participates and contributes to local and strategic issues that align to the Council achieving its goals.

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City of Whittlesea opposes Cleanaway’s waste facility proposal

Published on 19 December 2024

The City of Whittlesea Council has opposed Cleanaway Operations Pty Ltd’s proposed Advanced Waste Processing Facility in Wollert.

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Celebrating centenarians with portraits by Peter Wegner

Published on 18 December 2024

The City of Whittlesea is excited to unveil two new portraits of local residents aged over 100 years, created by Archibald Prize-winning artist Peter Wegner. These portraits are part of Wegner’s Centenarian Project, which honours the stories and lives of Australians who have reached 100 years and over.

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Latest news

Statement from Councillors at the City of Whittlesea

Mernda housing project receives federal funding boost

Hope shines bright with local artists on display

Council calls for consultation on major housing and planning reforms

Council supports plan to deliver new homes

Council seeks to preserve piece of Mernda’s history

Council welcomes Federal Government funding for sports precinct

Appointment of Councillors to Committees

City of Whittlesea opposes Cleanaway’s waste facility proposal

Celebrating centenarians with portraits by Peter Wegner

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