Council News

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: New Chair for McCrae inqiry

Friday, March 21, 2025

The State Government is establishing a Board of Inquiry to get to the bottom of what happened at the McCrae landslide and to identify measures to prevent similar incidences occurring in the future.Nick Staikos, Minister for Local Government, announced that Renée Enbom KC (pictured) had been appointed o lead the Inquiry.Ms Enbom is an eminent…

GREATER DANDENONG: Progress on Thomas St naming

Greater Dandenong Council says there has never been an official name for the Thomas St precinct.“The name ‘Afghan Bazaar’ or ‘Afghan Cultural Bazaar’ has never been formally adopted on the Register of Geographic Place Names Victoria,” said a Council representative.“This name has only been used as a marketing and promotional name. The area is formally…

NILLUMBIK: Closures for Monash Bridge at Hurstbridge

Nillumbik Council is undertaking repairs this weekk at Monash Bridge in Hurstbridge. Guard rails will be repaired and moulded concrete posts reinstated. The brick abutment and safety barriers damaged last year will also be repaired during this time.Work was due to commence yesterday (Tues., Mar. 25) and is expected to be completed by Friday, April…

WHITTLESEA: Dirt Jump Rides at Doreen

The City of Whittlesea is giving dirt jump riders the chance to learn new skills under the watchful eye of experts at its track in Doreen.The dirt jumps track at Painted Hills Recreation Reserve has proved a hit with bike riders of all ages and skill levels since it opened last September.Dirt jumps are jumps…

WHITTLESEA: Unconvincing attempt by Councillors to deflect

OPINIONBy Local Paper Editor, Aash Long he dysfunctional Council at the City of Whittlesea was at its least convincing about govcernance and transparency last week after it locked out the public from its monthly meeting.Ten of the 11 Councillors met online, as dozens of fuming excluded ratepayers watched a video of proceedings from outside the…

MONASH: Start-ups encouraged

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Monash Council has launched ‘Start Up, Invest and Grow in Monash’, a new program designed to empower entrepreneurs, startups and businesses in the City of Monash.Running throughout May in partnership with Monash Precinct Network, the initiative offers local businesses a chance to connect with Monash’s world-class research institutions, robust infrastructure and powerful networks. Businesses can…

FRANKSTON: $5m for Bruce Park

Frankston City Council’s advocacy priorities campaign is off to a flying start, with the Federal Government announcing a $5 million commitment towards the redevelopment of Bruce Park Pavilion if re-elected.The Council will $3.33 million, bringing the total funding for the project to $8.33 million.The Bruce Park Pavilion redevelopment is one of Council’s key four advocacy…

MAROONDAH: Priority actions underway

Maroondah Council has listed its priority actions which are underway.This includes work to develop the next community vision, Maroondah 2050; continuing the construction of the Ringwood Activity Centre Car Park; and our work in partnership with the State Government to finalise the level crossing removal projects at Bedford Rd in Ringwood, Dublin Rd in Ringwood…

MANNINGHAM: Courts upgrade at Wonga Park

Manningham Council is upgrading the netball courts and flood lighting at Wonga Park Reserve, Wonga Park.The project will involve:• reconstructing the netball courts with compliant fields of play, lighting, fencing, and additional space for basketball• stabilising the embankments around the courts and addressing overgrown vegetationremoval of the timber bridge beside the existing netball courts• new…

KNOX: Nod to volunteers

Volunteer groups and organisations enrich lives and strengthen our community. Honour their valuable contribution by nominating them for the Knox Community Awards by March 28.“Our Awards are an important way for us to recognise and appreciate the important contribution that groups and organisations make in Knox,” said a Council representative.“Many volunteer groups and organisations dedicate…