“If it can work for the Yarra Valley, it can work here too” Published on 16 December 2024 Nillumbik Shire Council has renewed its call for a local area bus review across the Northern Metropolitan Partnership Region, following the State Government’s recent statement on the success of a new bus network for the Yarra Valley. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Media Releases
Funding for Men’s Shed and War Memorial Park Published on 12 December 2024 The Diamond Creek Men’s Shed and Yarrambat War Memorial Park are set to benefit from a financial boost announced this week by the Federal Government, following Council’s successful application for funding through the government’s Thriving Suburbs Program. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Nillumbik celebrates award-winning local businesses Published on 10 December 2024 Two Nillumbik businesses were recognised for their exceptional work at the Northern Business Achievement Awards Grand Finale event last week, demonstrating the high calibre of talent in our region. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Announcements, Business & Economy, Media Releases
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