Council News

McNish Reserve in Yarraville, fondly know as Mimi the DinosaurPark, has expanded its dinosaur-play, welcoming new play equipment for Maribyrnong’s littlest residents. The popular playground is located in leafy Cruickshank Park along Stony Creek in Yarraville and features a range of play equipment, including a six metre long, three metre high dinosaur called Mimi the

The Access All Abilities Swim and Social Program welcomes people of all abilities to participate in a variety of aquatic activities. Since the commencement of the program in January 2023 the swim classes have soared in popularity within the community.Thanks to a Government grant received last year, community members living with a disability have been

Hume Council last week adopted its 2023-24 budget.The budget was adopted at its June 26 meeting, and aims to target the areas where support is needed most, said a Council representative.“Council’s Annual Budget 2023-24 includes significant investment in libraries, leisure centres, preschools, maternal and child health and aged and disability programs.“This is complemented by a

Merri-bek’s four-year Council Budget has been adopted for 2023-2027, a $217 million budget funding core services and community facilities.“This budget funds vital projects to ensure Merri-bek is a wonderful place to live now and into the future, while also being mindful of cost-of-living pressures faced by our residents,” said a City representative.Some of the key

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Member Jane Tait has varied a Wyndham City Council planning permit for Optus Mobile Pty Ltd on land at 599 Sayers Rd, Hoppers Crossing.Optus seek to develop a telecommunications facility, monopole, antennas, equipment cabinets and bollards on the site, on the south-east corner of Derrimut Rd.The property currently has a

The State Government has repaired the bluestone seawall at Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park.Ingrid Stitt, Minister for Environment, announced the repairs had been delivered as part of the $21 million Urban Parks Active Wellbeing Program which is upgrading facilities at 21 parks across Mel-bourne.Point Gellibrand Coastal Heritage Park is the state’s first permanent European settlement

Cleanaway has this week taken over Bayside Council’s waste collections.The new waste truck fleet contains an electric vehicle, reflecting a dedication to reducing carbon emissions and promoting eco friendly practices as outlined in the Climate Emergency Action Plan. Smaller profile vehicles are also included in the fleet, designed to service harder to access areas within

Glen Eira City Council has wel comed a Victorian Auditor- General’s Office commitment to investigate the long-term financial sustainability of local government.Announced as part of its 2023–24 annual plan, VAGO will assess whether councils effectively manage their financial resources to fulfil their responsibilities and enable continued financial sustainability.For months, Glen Eira Mayor Cr Jim Magee

Murrindindi Council looks likely to significantly cut its communications with residents across the Shire.It looks set todrop its regular monthly full-page advertisements in The Local Paper, which have a combined print-onlin readership of 9768 people. The Shire is looking to prefer its own online communications.This move will particularly affect older residents who do not regularly

The South Melbourne Community Chest Op Shop’s latest round of community grants opens in July for local organisations across Port Phillip. Each year, the non-profit organisation distributes the proceeds from its Op Shop to community organisations across the City, as well as financial donations and bequests. Last year the SMCC celebrated both a record number