Tag: Whittlesea Council
Thomastown proves it’s a haven for Whittlesea garden lovers
There must be something in the water in Thomastown – the winners of Whittlesea council’s garden competition hail from there.
The annual search for the...
Councillor opposes Whittlesea council’s draft budget
A Whittlesea councillor has opposed the council’s draft budget and two others have abstained from voting on it.
Cr Caz Monteleone voted against the draft...
National Nightmare Commute Day: Going nowhere fast on High Street
Star Weekly joined Whittlesea council as it attempted to drive a bus from Wollert to Melbourne's CBD last week for National Nightmare Commute Day....
Councillor warns Whittlesea council about secrecy
A Whittlesea councillor says he is being denied access to vital information required to do his job.
Cr Tom Joseph said councillors are often being...
Plug pulled on live streaming of Whittlesea council meetings
Whittlesea residents won’t be watching live streams of council meetings any time soon, with councillors backing away from the idea following almost two years...
Funding cut hits sour note for Whittlesea Country Music Festival
The future of the Whittlesea Country Music Festival is uncertain after Whittlesea council voted to stop contributing $70,000 to the event each year.
As part...
Whittlesea council tests the water for 50-metre pool at Mernda
The power of social media has prevailed in Mernda, with Whittlesea council agreeing to consider building a 50-metre pool in the suburb.
The council has...
Whittlesea councillors lose bid to sell Growling Frog Golf Course
Whittlesea council has voted against selling the Growling Frog Golf Course, despite revelations the course is losing the council about $800,000 a year.
Cr Caz...
Masons Road residents demand urgent action over dangerous road
Whittlesea council needs to act urgently to improve the condition and safety of Masons Road in Mernda, residents say.
People living in and around Masons...
WorkSafe clears Whittlesea council of bullying claim
A WorkSafe investigation has found Whittlesea council is striving to provide a workplace free from bullying.
WorkSafe conducted an investigation following media reports of alleged...
Mernda aquatic centre plans don’t go the distance for residents
Mernda residents want the suburb’s new aquatic centre to include a 50-metre lap pool but the council says it is not something it can...
Green light for Mernda Town Centre
Plans for the Mernda Town Centre have finally been approved.
Whittlesea council approved a planning permit for the 26.4-hectare town centre on the corner of...
Hume council slams recycler SKM
Hume council has criticised SKM Services for failing to properly manage its recycling plants.
Hume is one of 20 Victorian councils that has been forced...
Calls for Whittlesea council axeing intensify
Fed-up Whittlesea residents are calling for the council to be replaced by administrators, while mayor Lawrie Cox has warned his colleagues to show up...
Fungus outbreak shuts W-League venue Epping Stadium
Whittlesea’s premier soccer facility – Epping Stadium – will be closed for at least six weeks as the council attempts to return the pitch...
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Greater governance for councils
New legislation introduced by the state government is seeking to improve the governance and integrity standards of councils across the state.
The reform of the...
