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The Australian Skate Park Leagues is coming to Mansfield’s Skate Park in Highett St from 11am on Sunday, January 15, for the rescheduled North East Skate Park Series. Entry is free and all abilities are welcome. The Mansfield round is part of an interconnected series of free skate park events across the region and will
Manningham Council has adopted its Climate Emergency Action Pla. This follows eight months of community consultation. As part of the plan, the Council says it will work with residents, businesses, and visitors to achieve net zero emissions for the organisation’s operations by 2028 and for the community by 2035. Community consultation on the Draft Plan
A tree plaque unveiling event was held last month to commemorate the platinum jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, and to honour her life’s achievements. The Federal Government provided a grant as part of a community-based tree planting program to commemorate the platinum jubilee (70 years of service). Stamford Park homestead gardens in Rowville was selected
A new regional playground at Mordialloc’s much-loved Peter Scullin Reserve is another step closer, with contractor Yellowstone Landscaping Pty Ltd appointed by Kingston Council to undertake the project. Peter Scullin Playground is one of three regional scale playgrounds in Kingston. The playground has been designed to offer an inclusive play experience for all, providing opportunities
Hume City’s Fire Danger Period commences on Monday, January 9, at 1am. The Fire Danger Period is when fire services restrict the use of fire in the community. This is to prevent fires from starting and keep the community safe. During the Fire Danger Period, people cannot light a fire in the open air unless they have a permit
Greater Dandenong City Council has celebrated one year of emissions reductions and cost savings through VECO, Australia’s largest ever emissions reduction project by local government. Greater Dandenong City Council is one of 51 Victorian councils to have slashed energy bills and reduced emissions through the Victorian Energy Collaboration, a joint renewable electricity contract. The collective
New parking measures are being introduced at Altona Beach precinct by Hobsons Bay Council. The plan, approved at the December 13 meeting Council, introducees paid parking on the Esplanade in Altona. The move will see 195 spaces between Sarros St and Millers Rd become paid parking spots. This includes 129 angled parking spaces closest to
City of Frankston South Ward Cr Claire Harvey joined Peninsula Leisure CEO Kath Thom to flick the switch to solar at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre Frankston. “The 523-kilowatt (kW) system will save an estimated 614 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions annually and is expected to pay for itself within 8 years,” Cr Harvey said. “With
Melbourne Innovation Centre has launched a VCAT injunction just two days after Darebin Council passed a $20,000 grant for affected businesses at the Alphington site impacted by an asebestos scare. Darebin City Council has expressed its extreme disappointment at the decision by the Melbourne Innovation Centre to launch the injunction just two days after Council
The City of Casey is providing funding and support to seven projects led by innovative start-ups, businesses, and social enterprises to solve key environmental challenges, while also providing immediate benefits to the community. The City of Casey says it recognises the need for a circular economy to ensure sustainable growth and provide future opportunities in
