Mayor's message Cr Daniela Zinni and I are honoured to have been elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months. We are pleased to lead a collective of councillors who have been elected to serve the community over the next four years.
New sports courts come to life The City of Whittlesea’s newly elected councillors have toured the site where sporting dreams will be made for years to come.
Making a big splash A revamped playground is set to make a splash among children and families when it is unveiled later this year.
Road extension provides local relief A road extension will make the morning and afternoon school runs easier for two new school communities.
Capital project updates We undertake a number of major projects each year such as building and upgrading community centres, sporting fields and tennis courts, playgrounds, roads, bike-paths and footpaths. Find updates on major capital projects.
Your new Council In November 2024, a new group of eleven Councillors were elected torepresent the City of Whittlesea for the next four years. Meet your ward representatives.
Community Festival 2025 Come along to the City of Whittlesea’s biggest celebration—a day filled with fun, connection, and activities for all ages! Held at the Civic Centre grounds in South Morang, this free event has something for everyone.
Better sorting with new look rubbish bin lids Starting in May this year, we will be rolling out replacement rubbish bin lids across the City of Whittlesea to bring us into line with the Victorian. Government’s new standard bin lid colours.
Taking action on trashy behaviour Our dedicated Litter Enforcement Team investigates all illegally dumped rubbish. Community reports help our investigations, which often lead to fines.
Where does our food and garden waste go? Have you ever wondered what really happens to the food scraps and garden clippings that you and your family put in your green lidded bin?
Back to nature in Quarry Hills Through the ongoing dedication of local residents and community groups working in partnership with Council, Quarry Hills Parkland is being steadily restored.
Park smart and help keep our kids safe Parking safely near schools is vital to ensure the safety of children and support the flow of traffic during busy drop-off and pick-up times.
Stay safe, informed and be prepared Emergencies can happen at any time and affect anyone. It is important that you understand what types of emergencies you may face and how to prepare for them.
Online portal for residents From reporting issues, updating your contact details, accessing your waste and disposal voucher or making payments, you can now easily do all this and more online, at a time that is convenient to you.
Rosco’s journey: From pound to loving home When Rosco first arrived at the wat djerring Animal Facility, he was shy dog, but with the care and attention of the dedicated team, he soon blossomed.
Shine a light on local business excellence The 2025 City of Whittlesea Business Awards are now open for nominations!
Nominate a local hero The awards recognise outstanding contributions in our community across five categories: Citizen, Young Citizen, Senior Citizen, Access and Inclusion Citizen, and Sustainable Environment Citizen or Group of the Year.
Kindergarten applications now open – and it’s free Families can access up to 15 hours of free kindergarten for three and four-year-old children close to home.
Major upgrades for kindergartens in Lalor, Epping and Mill Park Three local kindergartens are getting major upgrades. These improvements will create 194 new kindergarten places, making early education more accessible for families.
Let's talk We love chatting to our community and getting your valuable feedback on the many important projects we are working on.
Have your say on kinder Share your thoughts to shape kindergarten services in the City of Whittlesea. Complete our quick survey by Monday 31 March and help us make kindergarten even better.