March 2024
Celebrating our diverse cultures
Tuesday 19 March 2024
The City of Whittlesea is inviting community to join in the festivities of Cultural Diversity Week taking place from 18 to 24 March, with this year’s theme being 'Our shared stories - celebrating together'.
Recognising our local community heroes
Monday 18 March 2024
Five deserving locals were recognised for their outstanding contributions to our community at the presentation of the City of Whittlesea Community Awards yesterday.
Community Festival Plan Your Visit
Friday 15 March 2024
Join us for a fantastic lineup of live music, entertainment, free theatre shows, dancing, food vans, market stalls, a pet expo and more. It’s shaping up to be a day filled with fun and excitement for the whole community.
Joint operation spotlights builders
Friday 1 March 2024
The City of Whittlesea and the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) will be conducting joint site inspections during March, in an effort to ensure builders are meeting their responsibilities under environmental protection laws.
February 2024
A creative new look for nbn boxes
Wednesday 28 February 2024
A series of nbn broadband roadside infrastructure boxes across the City of Whittlesea have been given a colourful makeover.
Community Grants bringing people together
Wednesday 28 February 2024
The City of Whittlesea’s Community Grants Program is helping community groups and organisations deliver events and activities for people right across our city.
Share the Dignity's Dignity Drive
Wednesday 28 February 2024
To combat period poverty, the City of Whittlesea is proudly supporting Share the Dignity's Dignity Drive throughout March.
Public Notice: Proposed Sale of Land
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Whittlesea City Council (Council) gives notice under S114 of the Local Government Act 2020 that it proposes to sell part of Council’s reserve land known as 41W Pullyblank Parade, Bundoora, 3083.
For the love of cats
Thursday 1 February 2024
From 1 February 2024, owners who are not complying with the new regulations may face penalties.
January 2024
2024 Whittlesea Country Music Festival
Wednesday 31 January 2024
The 2024 Whittlesea Country Music Festival, proudly supported by the City of Whittlesea, will kick off this Friday for a two-day event.
Community satisfaction survey
Thursday 25 January 2024
From 29 January through to mid-March 2024, residents in the City of Whittlesea may be contacted to take part in a community satisfaction survey.
Embrace the art of sustainable living with free workshops
Monday 22 January 2024
The Sustainable Communities Workshop Series is back for another year, delivering a mix of free face-to-face and online sessions that will enable participants to meet new people and connect with like-minded individuals who care for our environment.
Support local at the Doreen Twilight Market
Monday 22 January 2024
Mark your calendar for Friday 9 February and head down to the Laurimar Wetlands for an evening of free family entertainment, including live music and roving entertainment, market stalls, face painting, reptile encounters and more.
City of Whittlesea’s FReeZA Crew looking for local talent
Monday 22 January 2024
The City of Whittlesea FReeZA Crew are on the lookout for local young artists, aged 12 to 25, eager to perform a paid gig in an intimate and unplugged setting, at a FReeZA/Westfield event on Friday 1 March 2024.
New competition celebrating the City’s trees
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Council is inviting residents to submit a photo of their favourite tree in the City for the chance to be published in the April 2024 edition of Council’s newsletter Local Scoop.
December 2023
Final days to see stunning local artwork
Tuesday 12 December 2023
Don’t miss your chance to see more than 120 captivating artworks as part of the City of Whittlesea 18th Annual Art Exhibition, The Webs We Weave, with the exhibition coming to a close this Friday, 15 December.
November 2023
Celebrating one year of glass recycling
Friday 24 November 2023
Residents in the City of Whittlesea have recycled an incredible 2,132 tonnes of glass since the launch of kerbside glass recycling last year – that's more glass than an Olympic-sized swimming pool could hold.
Beautifying The Boulevard
Friday 24 November 2023
Thomastown residents are invited to come along to a street party and learn more about plans to upgrade the shopping strip at The Boulevard.
Nominate a local hero
Friday 24 November 2023
Nominations are now open for the 2023 City of Whittlesea Community Awards.
Council unveils new 10-year Community Local Law
Thursday 23 November 2023
A comprehensive Community Local Law aimed at addressing a wide range of important community issues including fire safety, animal welfare, property regulations, vehicle management, and public behaviour was endorsed at the Council Meeting on 21 November 2023.
Master plan endorsed for Reserve
Wednesday 22 November 2023
A master plan for Nick Ascenzo Reserve was endorsed at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 21 November, providing direction for future improvements to this major open space in Thomastown.
Community groups benefit from new grants program
Wednesday 22 November 2023
More than $95,000 has been allocated to support community groups deliver programs, activities and events in the first round of funding through the new City of Whittlesea Community Grants Program.
Annual Art Exhibition celebrates local talent
Wednesday 22 November 2023
The City of Whittlesea is proud to announce the opening of its annual art exhibition, the Webs We Weave, which showcases an inspiring collection of oil and acrylic paintings, digital imagery, photography, sculpture, glasswork, and mosaic art, crafted by 97 local artists.
Textile treasures for National Recycling Week
Thursday 2 November 2023
The City of Whittlesea will be hosting three free recycling events to mark National Recycling Week and to help residents repurpose old textiles into beautiful and useful new items.
October 2023
City of Whittlesea Community Survey
Tuesday 31 October 2023
From 8 November – 17 December, the City of Whittlesea will be conducting a community survey to help plan for future needs of the community.
Council to manage local history icon
Wednesday 18 October 2023
The management of the historic Ziebell’s Farmhouse Museum and Heritage Garden, in the revered Westgarthtown Pioneer Precinct in Thomastown, will be transitioned over to the City of Whittlesea following a decision at the Council Meeting on 17 October 2023.
Council working to improve customer satisfaction
Monday 2 October 2023
Council has embarked on a program of improvement with the recently released Local Government Community Satisfaction survey results re-affirming further improvements were needed.
September 2023
Policies to support good governance
Thursday 28 September 2023
A Public Transparency Policy designed to guide our community on the Council information that is publicly available has been endorsed by Council.
Strategies help deliver vision for the future
Friday 22 September 2023
People who live, work and visit the City of Whittlesea are invited to have their say on three key strategies that will help bring to life the Whittlesea 2040 vision: A Place for All.
From books to beyond: libraries of the future
Thursday 21 September 2023
The City of Whittlesea has recently reviewed its popular library service to inform the delivery of a future-focused service that can continue to meet the needs of the growing community.
Major milestone for Aboriginal Gathering Place
Thursday 21 September 2023
The long-held goal of establishing an Aboriginal Gathering Place to foster reconciliation and support social and cultural connections is a significant step closer after a contractor was appointed to design and construct the centre.
Community park to unlock vision for precinct
Thursday 21 September 2023
Construction of the Granite Hills Major Community Park – the first of three projects set to transform the Quarry Hills Regional Parkland – is officially under way.
August 2023
Momentum builds behind new sports centre
Friday 25 August 2023
The Regional Aquatic and Sports Centre at Mernda has reached a major milestone with the appointment of architects to design stage two of the state-of-the-art facility.
Transparency at the heart of decision making
Thursday 17 August 2023
The City of Whittlesea’s updated Public Transparency Policy was presented at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 15 August, providing guidance on the information that is publicly available to members of the community.
Quarry Hills Parkland set to soar
Wednesday 16 August 2023
Quarry Hills Parkland, the largest parkland in the City of Whittlesea, and home to exciting new community spaces such as the Granite Hills Major Community Park and an Aboriginal Gathering Place, is set to become a rich and inspiring destination for our city following the endorsement of a long-term plan for the area.
New service hub opens in Whittlesea
Thursday 10 August 2023
A new hub bringing Council services to Whittlesea township and surrounds is set to open in the centre of town later this month.
July 2023
New name for Epping Animal Welfare Facility
Friday 7 July 2023
The Epping Animal Welfare Facility has a new name; wat djerring Animal Facility. wat djerring, meaning ‘we together’, was chosen after consultation with the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
June 2023
Council Budget delivers for community
Wednesday 28 June 2023
The Budget ensures Council can continue to deliver 147 services to the community as well as building and maintaining essential roads, infrastructure, and facilities.
Plan to grow Whittlesea Park
Wednesday 28 June 2023
The City of Whittlesea has adopted a new master plan to guide decision-making around Whittlesea Park for the next decade.
Achievements highlight Council’s environmental focus
Wednesday 28 June 2023
Council’s substantial achievements in sustainability over the past ten years were presented at the Council Meeting on 27 June 2023, following the completion of the Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2012-2022.
Grants boost to help families in need
Wednesday 28 June 2023
A new City of Whittlesea Community Grant program will kick off with an urgent round of grants for food share organisations to support an increasing demand for food due to the rising cost-of-living.
We have a draft new Local Law with a local voice
Wednesday 28 June 2023
Fire safety, animals, property, vehicles and public behaviour are just some of the themes addressed in the draft of a new Community Local Law which has been released for community consultation.
Freight Hub on the move
Friday 23 June 2023
The City of Whittlesea welcomes news that purchase of land for the Inland Rail intermodal terminal in Beveridge has been completed and that designs are progressing.
Road and transport plan to unlock congestion
Friday 16 June 2023
The City of Whittlesea has developed a Road and Public Transport Plan that highlights the significant transport investments needed to tackle the increasing congestion on local roads.
Free DIY cat enclosure workshops
Thursday 15 June 2023
The City of Whittlesea are running a series of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) cat enclosure-building workshops to help cat owners ahead of the introduction of new cat regulations in August 2023.
World Elder Abuse is everyone’s business
Wednesday 14 June 2023
On Thursday 15 June, the City of Whittlesea will mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), which highlights the importance of the rights of older people.
Free Q&A sessions for cat owners
Wednesday 14 June 2023
The City of Whittlesea will be running a series of question-and-answer sessions that will provide information and support to cat owners ahead of the introduction of new cat regulations later this year.
Findon Road opening to ease traffic congestion
Friday 9 June 2023
A new 650-metre stretch of road providing residents with more convenient connections to work, education, shopping, public transport and recreation facilities is now open.
Resources to help you confine your cat to your property
Friday 2 June 2023
As the timeline for cat confinement and mandatory cat desexing for newly registered cats draws closer, the City of Whittlesea is reminding residents support is available to help pet owners transition to the new requirements.
January 1
Builders in breach during enforcement operation
Tuesday 19 March 2024
In the first joint operation between the City of Whittlesea and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) numerous builders were found to be violating environmental regulations.