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More investment urgently needed for Donnybrook Road

Published on 26 May 2026

The City of Whittlesea is calling for continued, long-term investment in Donnybrook Road, warning that rapid population growth will significantly outpace the corridor’s current capacity despite the latest funding announcement from the Federal and State Governments.

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Help shape the future of jobs, business and investment

Published on 26 May 2026

The City of Whittlesea is inviting residents, local businesses, workers and community members to help shape the future of the local economy, with community engagement on the draft Economic Growth Strategy 2026–2036, opening on 25 May.

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Enough is enough: City of Whittlesea calls for action on roads

Published on 22 May 2026

The City of Whittlesea says enough is enough following a Council report highlighting widespread and ongoing maintenance issues across Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) owned arterial roads throughout the municipality.

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Council calls for better outcomes from State’s planning reforms

Published on 22 May 2026

The City of Whittlesea will raise concerns with the Victorian Government about key aspects of recent and continuing changes to the planning system.

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Greener, healthier communities at the heart of Public Open Space Plan

Published on 22 May 2026

The City of Whittlesea’s Public Open Space Plan 2026-36 was endorsed at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 19 May, setting the direction for parks, reserves and public spaces across the municipality over the next decade.

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Lauries Field Master Plan finalised following community feedback

Published on 22 May 2026

Community feedback has shaped the final Lauries Field Master Plan which was endorsed by Council at its meeting on Tuesday 19 May.

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Positive Ageing Expo 2026: Live Well, Age Well

Published on 22 May 2026

The City of Whittlesea’s Positive Ageing Expo 2026 invites older residents, carers and community members to discover services, information and support that promote healthy, active and connected ageing.

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City of Whittlesea launches Which Bin? app

Published on 20 May 2026

Council is excited to launch the free Which Bin? app, making it easier than ever to stay on top of household waste and recycling. Residents will never have to wonder “which bin goes out tonight?” again.

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Four generations of creativity on display at ‘Belong’ Art Exhibition

Published on 19 May 2026

A local family is bringing four generations of creativity together under one roof as part of Belong: 2026 Art Exhibition, offering a rare and heartfelt glimpse of how art connects people across generations.

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National Volunteer Week shines a spotlight on local community heroes

Published on 19 May 2026

This National Volunteer Week (18–22 May), volunteers across the City of Whittlesea will be recognised and celebrated for the important role they play in the community every day.

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Latest news

More investment urgently needed for Donnybrook Road

Help shape the future of jobs, business and investment

Enough is enough: City of Whittlesea calls for action on roads

Council calls for better outcomes from State’s planning reforms

Greener, healthier communities at the heart of Public Open Space Plan

Lauries Field Master Plan finalised following community feedback

Positive Ageing Expo 2026: Live Well, Age Well

City of Whittlesea launches Which Bin? app

Four generations of creativity on display at ‘Belong’ Art Exhibition

National Volunteer Week shines a spotlight on local community heroes

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