Whitehorse News - August 2022 A large part of our annual budget is focused on the improvement of Council-owned and managed assets. This is called the capital
The City of Whitehorse sits to the west of the Dandenong Ranges which greatly influences its weather and topography. The City has a geology of predominantly
A noxious weed may be either an agricultural or an environmental weed. They cause problems in bushland reserves and gardens by invading and taking over from
We talk with local residents who have embraced environmentally friendly lifestyles and practices, and invite them to give their tips on how you can do the same
More Australians die from the cold than the heat. Extreme cold can cause hypothermia. Keeping warm in winter is particularly important for people with health
We talk with local residents who have embraced environmentally friendly lifestyles and practices, and invite them to give their tips on how you can do the same
Kenton Johanson, a resident of Nunawading, has transformed his family home & garden into an efficient ‘suburban Earthship’. He has recently borrowed a home energy efficiency kit from the library to check if his upgrades have been effective and has spoken to us about his sustainability journey. Kenton believes that “values are caught, not taught” and enjoys inspiring others to get on their bikes and talking to people from all walks of life about how our choices impact the environment – whether it’s chatting with friends, family & neighbours; or raising awareness of the impacts of climate change on snowfall amongst the members of his ski club; or as school teacher of over 25 years. Read more about Kenton's journey below.
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Whitehorse News - November 2023 About 20,000 people packed the Whitehorse Civic Precinct on 15 October for one of Council’s signature events, the 2023 Spring
Whitehorse News - December 2023 Please note our three Customer Service Centres at Nunawading, Forest Hill Chase and Box Hill Town Hall will have different