Everyone deserves to feel safe and confident when moving around our local neighbourhoods, whether you're driving, walking to school, riding a bike, pushing a
Major construction works to relocate existing utility services will continue throughout 2022. The Level Crossing Removal Project Team (LXRP) needs to relocate
You can now get a 10-cent refund through the Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) for eligible drink containers. The scheme supports the community
Whitehorse City Council is committed to reducing waste generated at events, in particular single-use plastics. We have developed the Planning A Plastic Free
According to our waste audits, the average Whitehorse garbage bin contains approximately 40% of food and garden organics, which is a valuable resource being
In an emergency, you, your family, neighbours, friends and your business may not get immediate help from the emergency services. It is a good idea to have a
We talk with local residents who have embraced environmentally friendly lifestyles and practices, and invited them to give their tips on how you can do the same
Whitehorse is home to some of Melbourne's most beautiful parks, gardens and open spaces. Perfect for birthdays, reunions, picnics or casual get-togethers with
Dogs love attention and love you being home with them. However, you may need to leave your dog home alone for all or part of the day. Well before you leave them
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.