Statement from City of Whittlesea Mayor Lawrie Cox Published on 13 January 2026 Over recent days we have seen a very serious fire situation unfolding just to the north of the City of Whittlesea. At the City of Whittlesea our thoughts are with those impacted; those who have lost their homes and their livelihoods. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Statement regarding Cr Nic Brooks Published on 12 January 2026 On 11 January 2026, Cr Nic Brooks, ward Councillor for Thomastown, advised Council that he has resigned his position effective immediately for personal reasons. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Emergency Relief Centre now open: Whittlesea Community Activity Centre Published on 10 January 2026 An Emergency Relief Centre is open at the Whittlesea Community Activity Centre, 57-61 Laurel Street Whittlesea. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Public Notices
Longwood Fire: Community Meeting - Saturday 10 January, 5pm Published on 10 January 2026 A community meeting will be held at 5pm today (Saturday 10 January) at Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre and livestreamed on the Mitchell Shire Council Facebook page. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
Power outage in Thomastown - TRAC closed Published on 09 January 2026 We have been advised that there are power outages across Victoria including in Thomastown. As a result, TRAC has been closed. At this stage Mill Park Leisure is still open. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public Notices
Emergency Relief Centre now open - Civic Centre, South Morang Published on 09 January 2026 Due to changing conditions to the north of the City of Whittlesea and in anticipation of the fire risk worsening later today, an Emergency Relief Centre (ERC) has been opened at the Civic Centre, 25 Ferres Boulevard, South Morang. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Public Notices
Total Fire Ban - Friday, 9 Jan 2026 Published on 09 January 2026 Today is a day of Total Fire Ban and Extreme fire risk conditions in the City of Whittlesea. This means that no fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM today. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Public Notices
Detox Your Home to start the new year Published on 08 January 2026 Residents who need to safely dispose of hazardous household chemicals from their sheds, cupboards and under kitchen sinks can drop them off at the upcoming City of Whittlesea Detox Your Home event on Saturday 31 January from 9am – 3pm in Epping. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Make home sustainability a reality, speed-date style Published on 08 January 2026 Who says speed dating is only for romance? You're invited to try a new kind of match-making, pairing you with practical professional advice to make your home more comfortable, energy-efficient and affordable to run. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New plan opens door for more affordable homes Published on 06 January 2026 The City of Whittlesea has adopted a new plan to help deliver more affordable housing for local residents. Tagged as: , Media Releases