Heritage buildings, areas, landscapes and other places of heritage value provide a window to the past and to the origins of our communities. There are over two

The building and management of fences is controlled by legislations and regulations related to planning, building and fencing. This includes height, material

The requirement for preparation of a Construction Management Plan (CMP) is imposed through a condition on a planning permit. This condition is usually applied

Whitehorse is a diverse community, with over 150 cultures represented. This page presents statistical information on residents’ country of birth, language

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

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

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.

The 2040 Community Panel wish to share their vision with you. This Vision was created in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has highlighted to all of us

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

Council’s Residential Parking Permit scheme provides a balance of on-street parking opportunities for residents, their visitors and other parking demands