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
Council’s chemical-free rabbit control operation Published on 16 May 2025 Residents are being asked to keep dogs on leashes and follow detour signage at local reserves as Council’s Rabbit Control Program gets underway. Tagged as: , Alerts & Closures, Environment
Grant for Hurstbridge solar and backup power Published on 01 May 2025 Council has secured a $265,000 grant from AusNet Services to enhance the Hurstbridge Community Hub with additional solar power and a 99kWh battery – a welcome investment in energy resilience for the region. Tagged as: , Environment, Improvement Works, Media Releases
Community Award nominations close soon Published on 22 April 2025 Do you know a Nillumbik community champion? You only have a few more days to nominate them for Council’s Nillumbik Community Awards! Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Environment, Honours & Celebration, Media Releases