Tag: Whittlesea Council
O’Herns Road cashed up
The O’Herns Road interchange will finally go ahead, with the federal government announcing it has included the long-awaited project in a $3 billion infrastructure...
The search is on for Whittlesea’s best gardens
Green thumbs are being encouraged to get out their tools and put the finishing touches to their yards ahead of Whittlesea council’s annual search...
New councillor Emilia Sterjova vows to be Whittlesea’s voice of youth
Emilia Sterjova might have been just 19-years-old when she was elected to Whittlesea council, but she is determined her youth will not stop her...
Whittlesea and Hume mayors turn up the heat
New Whittlesea mayor Ricky Kirkham has implored the state government to do more to make the city liveable, not just affordable.
Cr Kirkham, who was...
Fresh faces for Whittlesea and Hume councils
The Whittlesea community is likely to be represented by five new faces, with one councillor-elect being a 19-year-old.
Provisional results of the October 22 poll...
Access key to stopping family violence
Faced with one of the highest rates of family violence in the state, Whittlesea council will use a Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) grant...
Whittlesea farmers’ market survey gathers widespread support
A farmers’ market is on the cards for Whittlesea.
A council survey exploring the idea has attracted widespread support, with a post about the survey...
Sugary drinks removed from fridges, canteens across Whittlesea for Children’s Week
Buying a can of fizzy drink or an energy drink in Whittlesea will be more difficult next week, with food outlets and sports clubs...
Whittlesea council candidate charged
A Whittlesea council candidate arrested last week for allegedly vandalising posters of his opponents has vowed to continue his campaign for election.
South-east ward candidate...
Infrastructure Victoria report calls for rail extension to Wollert
The rail network could be extended to Wollert and Epping North to ease congestion on the area’s crowded roads under an Infrastructure Victoria proposal.
A...
Former Hume mayor Casey Nunn the latest councillor to announce she won’t contest the...
Former Hume mayor Casey Nunn is the latest councillor to announce that she won’t be contesting the election.
Cr Nunn, who became the city’s youngest...
Hume, Whittlesea hopefuls eye council spots
Forty-seven candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for the Hume council election, with 36 people set to contest the Whittlesea election.
Both councils...
Lalor garden project bringing community together
Lalor residents are sowing the seeds of successful partnerships, working together to create identifying signs for a community garden.
Students at Peter Lalor Vocational College...
780km network of bike trails to be created in northern suburbs
A strategy aimed at creating a 780-kilometre network of bicycle and walking trails across the northern suburbs has been backed by the state government.
The...
Stickers to remind drivers to slow down around Mernda schools
Police and Whittlesea council have joined forces to target speeding drivers around schools in Mernda.
Whittlesea police took to Mernda Village Drive on August 29...
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Calls for funding on crucial upgrade
The opposition has slammed the state government for a lack of work and funding on the Yan Yean Road upgrades.
Northern Victoria MP Wendy Lovell...
