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The site of the old Plenty Fire Station is set to be rehabilitated as public open space for the local community to enjoy. Nillumbik Shire Council will request the CFA to demolish the building and revegetate the land at 109-115 Yan Yean Rd once the Plenty Brigade compltes its move to their new fire station
Yarra’s Disability Advisory Committee is seeking new members to provide advice and guidance to the Yarra city Council on issues affecting people with disability and their carers. For more than 20 years, the Disability Advisory Committee has played a pivotal role in making sure people with disability in Yarra have access to programs and services.
Mernda Adventure Park, located on Mernda Village Drive, is being upgraded to include new equipment, shelters, picnic settings, a barbecue and a drinking fountain. Whittlesea Council will pay tribute to the park’s rich history by refurbishing some of the playground’s most popular equipment and restoring the park’s iconic horses. Mernda Adventure Park, including the car
There will be more nights of the drone show at Docklands. Both of Thursday night’s shows had to be cancelled due to high wind gusts of more than 35kmh. The City of Melbourne is extending the twice nightly shows until February 5, so more people will have a chance to see it. The full schedule
Crib Point Pool is being repaired. It sprang a leak following damage caused by the earthquake in September 2021. The pool was closed, and work has been ongoing to find out the source and the extent of the leaks. “We’re pleased to announce, the damage is fixable, and work has already started to repair the
This Australia Day sees a sausage sizzle hosted by Moodemere Scouts at the Make Your Move Fun Run in Dandenong Park and Summer Fun Day at Ross Reserve. The Fun Run starts at 7.45am in Dandenong Park meeting at Stan Prior Stage. Participants completing the run will receive a free sausage and soft drink. Sausages
Some Boroondara Council services are currently impacted due to its employees being exposed to COVID-19. as the Omicron variant spreads rapidly across Victoria. “We are working hard to minimise disruptions and to ensure we can keep delivering important services for you,” said a Council representative. “We will provide updates as they become available.”
Bayside City Council is seeking comment from the public about technology it has introduced to make finding public parking easier around Church St in Brighton. Electronic parking signs and a mobile Ubi Park app were introduced in 2020 and the Council would love to hear thoughts on whether people use them and if they are
The Creative Showcase will take-over The Memo in Healesville in February,to showcase the work of 31 students from across the Yarra Ranges who persevered through the challenges of 2021 and COVID-19 to create incredible artwork across a range of different mediums and subject matter. The Creative Showcase, hosted by Yarra Ranges Council and Burrinja Cultural
Malahang Reserve will be undergoing some improvements starting January 31. Banyule Council is making upgrades to the Youth Space, so the basketball court and a nearby shelter will be inaccessible. The nearest publicly accessible courts are located at Ford Park, Bellfield.
