New series of sustainability workshops tailored to locals' interests Published on 27 May 2026 REthink Nillumbik is a program of fun, hands-on events that's been empowering locals to take everyday actions for a sustainable future since 2024. We've now released the latest events in the series. Tagged as: , Environment
Detox your Home is coming to Nillumbik Published on 05 March 2026 Safely dispose of unwanted household chemicals at the free Detox your Home event, without harming your health or the environment. Tagged as: , Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Waste
Nillumbik Community Awards: Nominate those who shape our Shire Published on 28 January 2026 Great communities are shaped by the people who step up. Whether it’s an individual or a community group, this is your chance to recognise their impact and say thank you! Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Environment, Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases
Statement about Hurstbridge trees Published on 04 December 2025 Several trees in Hurstbridge were recently identified as requiring intervention. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases
Come to the platypus party Published on 08 October 2025 Celebrate the wonderful and elusive platypus at Edendale Community Environment Farm’s platypus party on Sunday 26 October. Tagged as: , Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Spring Outdoors Published on 22 September 2025 The much-loved Spring Outdoors program is back for 2025 and once again delivered through a collaboration between Manningham Council, Banyule City Council and Nillumbik Shire Council. Tagged as: , Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Planting for platypus Published on 12 August 2025 Edendale’s Youth Enviro group have been doing a fantastic job, planting and weeding along the Diamond Creek to help protect platypus and other native animals. Tagged as: , Environment, Events & Activities, Media Releases
New funding win to help weed out threats to native habitat Published on 29 July 2025 Council has welcomed $194,000 in grant funding from the Victorian Government to support its ongoing work via the Rivers to Ranges project to protect and restore native vegetation in the Watsons Creek catchment area of the Shire. Tagged as: , Environment, Media Releases
Neighbourhood battery headed to Hurstbridge Published on 06 June 2025 Community energy resilience has received a huge boost, with Council receiving a grant to install a solar and back-up battery system at Hurstbridge Football and Cricket Pavilion. Tagged as: , Environment, Improvement Works, Media Releases