Nillumbik Community Awards: Nominate our extraordinary locals Published on 31 January 2025 Do you know someone whose kindness, passion and hard work benefits our community? Now’s your chance to give them or their community group the recognition they deserve. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Environment, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Edendale recognised for supportive, inclusive volunteer program Published on 16 December 2024 Edendale Farm has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 Volunteering Victoria Awards, in recognition of its integrated and innovative approach to reducing barriers to participation for people with disability. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases
Treasuring the trees of Nillumbik Published on 13 December 2024 Nillumbik Coordinator of Parks and Open Space David Keep loves being out in nature. With 36 years under his belt as an arborist, David enjoys the work he does in looking after the very thing so many of us value the most about living in Nillumbik – trees. Tagged as: , Environment
Street tree program branches out Published on 10 December 2024 Help us grow a greener and cooler Nillumbik by requesting a tree for your naturestrip Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases
Prepare now for the summer bushfire season Published on 25 November 2024 The Fire Danger Period is now in effect, with our annual Fire Hazard Inspection Program now underway across the Shire. Tagged as: , Alerts & Closures, Announcements, Environment
Textile recycling stopped Published on 13 November 2024 Regrettably, the Upcycle 4 Better textile recycling services at Edendale Community Environment Farm in Eltham and the Reuse Shop in Plenty have ended. The bins have been removed and these sites can no longer accept any unwanted textiles. Tagged as: , Alerts & Closures, Announcements, Environment, Media Releases, Waste
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
Protecting and enhancing biodiversity into the future Published on 15 August 2024 Nillumbik has a new Biodiversity Strategy that demonstrates Council’s commitment to protecting and enhancing the Shire’s biodiversity and environment. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases
Council supports new 200km Birrarung Valley Walk Published on 09 July 2024 A continuous 200km walking trail running along the Birrarung Valley from the mouth of the Yarra River in Port Phillip Bay to the Upper Yarra Reservoir has received the support of Nillumbik Shire Council. Tagged as: , Environment, Health & Lifestyle