Net zero in sight with $2.5m grant to electrify Eltham Leisure Centre Published on 18 November 2025 Council has secured a $2.5 million grant to go all-electric at Eltham Leisure Centre.This project is an essential step in Council achieving its net-zero emissions target by 2030. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Announcements, Media Releases
Council meeting wrap Published on 03 October 2025 Want to know what’s happening in Nillumbik? Mayor Cr John Dumaresq breaks down this week’s Council meeting. Tagged as: , Advocacy
Council Endorses Key Advocacy Priorities Published on 01 October 2025 Council has formally endorsed its key advocacy priorities at this week’s Council Meeting, setting the direction for future engagement with State and Federal governments. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Media Releases
“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