Celebrating a decade of Run Maroondah with multi-year participant Published on 02 September 2026 A familiar face at Run Maroondah over the years, Pheobe has laced up for countless kilometres, early mornings and finish line celebrations. Tagged as: , Children and young people, Community, Health and wellbeing, Leisure activities, Health & Lifestyle
Wombolano Reserve makeover Published on 12 August 2026 Thanks to the dedication of the Friends of Wombolano and Council’s Bushland Management team, an area of Wombolano Reserve that had struggled to recover, has been given a new lease on life. What was once a weed-infested patch degraded by dumped lawn clippings, is now flourishing with native vegetation, providing valuable habitat and demonstrating the power of community-led conservation. Tagged as: , Environment
The Gang-gang Cockatoo Published on 12 August 2026 The Gang-gang Cockatoo population has reduced dramatically over the past few years, with the species classified as Endangered under Australia’s EPBC Act List of Threatened Fauna since March 2022. If you are lucky enough, you can spot these beautiful birds in Maroondah. Tagged as: , Environment
Batteries don’t go in bins! Published on 03 August 2026 Did you know it has been illegal since 2019 to put batteries and items containing batteries in your kerbside bins? Tagged as: , Waste and recycling
'Don’t Trash Your Vape!' - Advice from a Mechatronics Student Published on 03 July 2026 Correct disposal of vapes also means their parts can be recovered for reuse, helping reduce their environmental impact. To shed light on this topic, we spoke to Rohan Muscat, a fourth-year Mechatronics Engineering student and proud Maroondah resident. Tagged as: , Waste and recycling
Have you spotted this floating weed? Published on 01 July 2026 Amazon Frogbit may look like a harmless pond or aquarium plant, but it is a highly invasive water weed that has been identified in Maroondah. Tagged as: , Environment
The curious case of the Saunders' case moth Published on 03 June 2026 The Saunders' case moth is one of Maroondah’s most fascinating residents. They are often hidden in plain sight, a master builder disguised as a simple bundle of sticks. Often overlooked on fences, trees or garden walls, these remarkable caterpillars craft intricate mobile homes from silk and twigs. Dive into the fascinating world of the Saunders' case moth. Tagged as: , Environment
Spotlight on Sugar Gliders Published on 18 May 2026 Maroondah is fortunate to be the home of the small tree dwelling, native animal commonly referred to as the Sugar-glider (Petaurus breviceps). Tagged as: , Animals, Environment
Composting Made Simple with the Urban Nanna Published on 04 May 2026 We interviewed permaculture expert Anna Matilda (The Urban Nanna) about common composting myths and hurdles, and how anyone can start composting, regardless of the space they are working with. Tagged as: , Waste and recycling
Painted by nature: the science behind powerful plant pigments Published on 13 April 2026 Ever wondered why autumn leaves change colour throughout the season? Or perhaps you’ve been curious about how your favourite wildflower develops its vibrant hue. Learn more about the wonderful world of plant pigments. Tagged as: , Environment