A bright future for Peter Hopper Lake These days Peter Hopper is only an occasional visitor to the lake that bears his name, but he still takes a keen interest in its fortunes.
Make a difference in your local community Local government elections will be held in October this year, where a new group of councillors will be elected to represent the City of Whittlesea.
Memories unite our community We have marked both celebrations and commemorations in the City of Whittlesea over recent months.
Supporting our community to flourish Did you know Council provides 147 services to our community, from weekly waste collections, home support, maternal and child health services, parks and open spaces and many more.
Home game advantage Sports players celebrate as work begins on the future Regional Sports Precinct in Mernda.
New centre set to serve growing community A young Donnybrook family is counting down the days until the Murnong Community Centre opens its doors and provides the growing suburb with easy access to a range of vital services.
Connecting with Quarry Hills The picturesque natural environment of Quarry Hills Parkland will be even more accessible to residents and visitors when 4.5 kilometres of new walking and cycling trails are added to the existing network.
Shining a light on solar recycling: From rooftops to recycling Council is excited to be part of the circular economy and reduce environmental impacts by ensuring materials from old solar panels live on to create new products.
New soft plastics recycling trial Soft plastics recycling is now available in a new trial program. Residents can drop off soft plastics into designated bins at the Wollert Landfill Transfer Station.
Power up your recycling Did you know batteries don’t go in your bin? Take them to your nearest drop-off point and help reduce environmental contamination.
Pocket pets make perfect companions Thinking about getting a pet? A rabbit or guinea pig could be the perfect choice. Like all pets they require love and care and make excellent buddies.
Funding win for transport hub Work is progressing towards the development of a freight and logistics hub in Beveridge – the Beveridge Intermodal Precinct – following a Federal Budget announcement.
Rebates for reusable shopping carts Investing in reusable items at home is a great way to reduce waste and save money in the long term.
Business Award winners of 2024 City of Whittlesea’s business community gathered in May for the annual Business Awards to celebrate local businesses that demonstrate core values of excellence, sustainability and responsibility. Take a look at the award recipients.
Stay connected with the Business Network Join a thriving community of local entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts by signing up to the City of Whittlesea Business Network. This way you also get access to valuable insights and resources.
The clever companion for every business The City of Whittlesea has introduced a new, online Business Opportunities Explorer to help businesses fasttrack their research to find an ideal location.
Join the conversation The City of Whittlesea has a strong tradition of community engagement and consultation on key projects. You can have your say on local projects via our online engage platform and join the conversation.
Join Nature Stewards this spring The City of Whittlesea is proud to support Nature Stewards, a 10-week program designed to provide you with valuable knowledge about the local environment and ecosystems.
Welcome to the neighbourhood Now in effect, the law sets out responsibilities and expectations for people in the City of Whittlesea to ensure we can live together harmoniously. It aims to make the community safer, care for public property and enhance local neighbourhoods.
Reservoir celebrates 170 years Yan Yean Reservoir hosted a 170th anniversary celebration earlier this year, led by the Friends of Toorourrong community group.