Rats and mice are rodents that carry disease and are a public health concern in the community. They breed rapidly in the right environment and can quickly also
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
If you need to close a road or make changes to existing pedestrian and vehicle traffic management, you will need to apply for a Temporary Road Closure permit
A pandemic usually occurs when a new virus emerges for which people have little or no immunity, allowing the virus to easily spread worldwide. Getting infected
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.
There are three types of possums and gliders that are commonly found in the City of Whitehorse. They are the Common Brushtail Possum, the Common Ringtail Possum
Your application for an inspection of proposed works outside a private property boundary, in a 'road reserve', may require additional approvals - either 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
Please work out which category your works are in and follow the approval process below:
An unsightly property can simply be one where lawns are too long, weeds are out of control and the garden needs attention. At the other end of the scale, an