Council News

WHITEHORSE: Council flips on park gates proposal

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Whitehoirse Council will now not proceed with a proposal to install gates at Mahoneys Reserve North (Bob Saker Oval) and Morton Park West Oval/ “Council officers have considered all feedback from the community and will present the issues in a future report to Council. As a result, Council will not proceed with the planned gate…

YARRA RANGES: End mooted to Yarra Ranges Tourism deal

Yarra ranges Council has endorsed the establishment of a new Visitor Economy Partnership following last week’s Council meeting. The Council says the move will help spread the funding of tourism initiatives across the region. A proposed Visitor Economy Partnership would see the transfer of Council’s current agreement with Yarra Ranges Tourism across to the new…

BAYSIDE: Council’s role reduced

Bayside Council says that the role of local government has been reduced by State Government changes to planning rules. The State Government has finalised changes to the Bayside Planning Scheme in Hampton East (Moorabbin Activity Centre). These planning controls impact an estimated 5000 properties within the Activity Centre catchment, a Council represnetative said. Bayside Mayor,…

BOROONDARA: Work on Michael Tuck Stand at Glenferrie

Work is underway to prepare the Michael Tuck Stand building at Glenferrie Oval, for the refurbishment to start in 2026. Boroondara Council has completed important structural works inside the heritage-listed building such as installing beams, propping the internal concrete columns and laying the slab for the future community partnership spaces on the first level. The…

CASEY: Public banned from Council meeting

The public will be banned from attending the April meeting of Casey Council on Tuesday (Apr. 15). They will be able to view the meeting online. “This decision is based on a range of factors, including a commitment to ensuring a safe and orderly Council Meeting,” said a City of Casey representative. “We’re now working…

CARDINIA: Workshops on how to fight bushfires

Cardinia Shire Council is hosting practical workshops to support residents with bushfire preparedness. Workshops are aimed at properties with a bushfire risk between 1 and 10 hectares and will focus on landscape cool burning techniques. Participants will develop a greater understanding of: • Safety and Legal requirements when undertaking a planned burn.• Common planned burning…

BANYULE: $4.4m library works at Rosanna

Banyule Councillors were due on Monday night (Apr. 14) to consider a $4.4 million contract for library works at Rosanna. The fit-out includes all loose furniture, audio visual equipment and specialised library equipment such as a book sorting machine, smart chute returns bin and self-check machines. The Tender Evaluation Panel recommended awarding the contract to…

KINGSTON: Councillor stood down

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Kingston Councillor Jane Agirtan (pictured) has been stood down from her role as a councillor under section 229 of the Local Government Act.Kingston Council, in a written statementm said: “As a result, Chicquita Ward Councillor Agirtan must not perform the functions and duties of, or exercise the powers of a councillor, including attending council meetings,…

WHITTLESEA: Bid to void Ward election

Monday, April 7, 2025

Another controversy has hit the City of Whittlesea, led by $400,000 Chief Executive Officer Craig Lloyd (pictured).The Victorian Electoral Commission has applied to the Victorian and Civil Administrative Tribunal to have the Lalor Ward election in Whittlesea voided.“A hearing is set for later this month to hear evidence of vote tampering,” reported Tom Cowie of…

PORT PHILLIP: Blow to St Kilda Marina project

The Australian Marina Development Corporation will not be proceeding with the redevelopment of the St Kilda Marina.Port Phillip Council says it has a “contingency plan” in place. The Counncil claims the redevelopment is moving forward.“Our Council entered into a long-term lease with AMDC in 2020 to redevelop the Marina. “Since then, there have been changes…