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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Major upgrades announced for kindergartens Published on 17 December 2024 Exciting news for families in the City of Whittlesea. Thanks to a $13 million contribution from the Victorian Government, along with additional funding from the City of Whittlesea, three much-loved local kindergartens are set to receive major upgrades. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Summer School Holiday Fun in the City of Whittlesea Published on 13 December 2024 We are thrilled to present an exciting line-up of activities for young people aged 10-25 during the upcoming summer school holidays. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Pedal power: Riders revved up about dirt jumps track Published on 10 December 2024 Enthusiasm among bike riders continues to grow for the new dirt jumps track at Painted Hills Recreation Reserve in Doreen. Tagged as: , Media Releases