Edendale youth engagement program continues to grow Published on 04 September 2024 An innovative educational program for young people aged 14-16 at Edendale Community Environment Farm is set to continue for another two years thanks to a funding boost from the Australian Government. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Announcements, Environment
Nillumbik Youth Hub officially opened Published on 03 September 2024 In exciting news, Nillumbik’s first dedicated youth hub has been officially launched and will be open to young people from Monday 9 September. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Announcements, Media Releases
Housing targets a challenge for Green Wedge Shire Published on 29 August 2024 Council has made a submission on the State Government’s Plan for Victoria, outlining how the Shire’s significant green wedge area would make it challenging to meet the proposed housing targets. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Planning & Developments
Campaign shines a light on public transport troubles Published on 29 August 2024 Council is throwing its support behind a Northern Councils Alliance campaign ‘Connecting Melbourne’s North: it’s time to transform our transport’ to shine a light on public transport challenges facing communities in the North. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Announcements, Media Releases
New strategy to guide transport advocacy and implementation Published on 29 August 2024 Improving the Shire’s public and active transport network and road safety is a key focus of the new Nillumbik Integrated Transport Strategy 2024-2029. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Announcements, Media Releases
Joining forces to advocate for Nillumbik Published on 23 August 2024 Councillor Peter Perkins represented Council at the second Municipal Association Victoria State Council meeting for this year, where we have submitted three motions calling for Victorian Government support. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Announcements, Media Releases
New roof caps off netball courts upgrades Published on 08 August 2024 Nillumbik Mayor Ben Ramcharan recently joined Vicki Ward Eltham MP, Councillors and representatives from Netball Victoria and Nillumbik Force Netball Association at the courts to celebrate the official launch of the netball courts cover. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Announcements, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Northern councils call for action on public transport Published on 07 August 2024 The Northern Councils Alliance, comprising the municipalities of Banyule, Darebin, Hume, Merri-bek, Mitchell Shire, Nillumbik and Whittlesea, today launched its new transport advocacy campaign: Connect Melbourne’s North: It’s time to transform our transport. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Announcements, Media Releases
Planning for the future of housing in Nillumbik Published on 01 July 2024 Following the State Government’s release of the draft housing targets in June as part its Plan for Victoria, Nillumbik Shire Council is preparing a submission on the proposals, advocating strongly on our community’s behalf. The targets will also have implications for our draft Housing Strategy. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Consultation, Planning & Developments