Writing prize shortlists announced Published on 21 January 2026 From a mammoth 1126 submissions, 77 entries have been shortlisted for the 2026 Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing (NPCW). Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Local artist shines in Midsumma exhibition Published on 14 January 2026 A former Eltham High School student has been selected as Nillumbik’s 2026 Midsumma Rainbow Exhibition solo artist. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Friday nights in February come alive with Summer Sounds Published on 16 December 2025 Feel the rhythm of summer every Friday night in February at Summer Sounds, Nillumbik’s family-favourite outdoor music series at Edendale Community Environment Farm. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
It’s lights, camera, action for short film festival Published on 24 September 2025 Nillumbik’s young creatives are invited to submit their video work in the Nillumbeats Short Film Festival. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Changing Places at Alistair Knox Park Published on 15 August 2025 Nillumbik’s first Changing Places facility has been officially opened, after a visit from Disability Minister Lizzie Blandthorn and Eltham MP Vicki Ward. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Improvement Works, Media Releases, Planning & Developments
16 Days of Activism grants now open Published on 13 August 2025 Council is once again supporting the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, with community grants of up to $750 available for local projects focused on promoting gender equality and respectful relationships. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture
Meet the new Nillumbik Artists in Residence for 2025-26 Published on 07 August 2025 We are proud to announce four exceptional creatives who will soon take up residencies as part of the Nillumbik Artist in Residence Program for 2025-26. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Nillumbik’s prestigious writing prize returns Published on 03 July 2025 Entries for the 2026 Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing (NPCW) are now open. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Musicians wanted for Summer Sounds 2026 Published on 01 July 2025 Council is seeking small bands of up to four members, duos and individual artists of all music genres and at all levels in their music career to apply to perform as part of Nillumbik Summer Sounds in February 2026. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases