Tag: Whittlesea Council
Whittlesea council backflips on “ulitmate” intersection upgrade
Whittlesea council has backed away from plans to give one of South Morang’s busiest intersections an “ultimate” upgrade, fearing the move would “flood” The...
Whittlesea residents want action on poker machines
Whittlesea residents have thrown their support behind a council push to reduce the number of poker machines in the municipality.
The council recently conducted a...
Whittlesea council calls in MAV, VLGA chiefs over membership decision
Whittlesea council is yet to decide whether it remains a member of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) and the Victorian Local Governance Association...
Whittlesea council releases report revealing Cr Mary Lalios’ private health details
Whittlesea councillor Mary Lalios will seek legal advice after her colleagues publicly released a report containing her confidential medical information.
The medical information, including advice...
Asylum seeker support payment cuts anger Whittlesea council
Whittlesea council fears asylum seekers living in Whittlesea will struggle to pay rent and bills if the federal government does not reverse plans to...
Whittlesea council fights kinder cuts
Whittlesea council has joined a campaign calling on the federal government to commit to long term funding for four-year-old kindergarten.
Federal budget documents have revealed...
Epping’s Deveny Road ‘missing link’ now open
A "missing" road link connecting High Street and Edgars Road in Epping has opened.
Deveny Road, which provides and east-west connection through Epping, was built...
Signs warning dangers of feeding ducks installed at Whittlesea parks
Whittlesea residents are being reminded not to feed ducks.
New signs have been put up around parks and waterways in Whittlesea to warn residents of...
Whittlesea, Hume councils call for $13.5M from Growing Suburbs Fund
Whittlesea and Hume councils are seeking more than $13.5 million from the state government’s Growing Suburbs Fund to help pay for the construction of...
Whittlesea council calls for poker machine reform ahead of Victorian election
Whittlesea council is calling for no more poker machines to be approved for the municipality.
In the lead-up to the state election, the council has...
Seniors’ exercise park opens in Thomastown
Grandparents will be able to enjoy the outdoors with their grandchildren a little more following the opening of a seniors’ exercise park next to...
Budget boost to help Whittlesea SES
Whittlesea SES volunteers will be able to keep focus on helping the community after receiving $20,000 from Whittlesea council.
The council’s 2018-19 budget, which was...
Epping developments create jobs boost
More than 4000 jobs could be created in Epping in the coming years as Whittlesea council moves to unlock two new development sites.
The council...
Epping Recreation Reserve scores a revamp
Ovals, cricket wickets, practice nets and tennis courts will be upgraded at Epping Recreation Reserve as part of a $5 million masterplan for the...
Sports lights a big win for Whittlesea clubs
New technology is helping light up Whittlesea sport at night.
Whittlesea council has installed energy-efficient LED lighting at Mill Park Lakes Recreation Reserve, West Lalor...