Batteries don’t go in bins! Published on 11 December 2025 Did you know it has been illegal since 2019 to put batteries and items containing batteries in your kerbside bins? Tagged as: , Environment, Waste and recycling
How a professional organiser survived a year of 'Buy Nothing New' Published on 11 December 2025 Professional organiser Veronica Kennedy recently participated in the Buy Nothing New Challenge... for a full year! She shares her tips, what she learned, and what challenged her. Tagged as: , Waste and recycling
Friends of Cheong Park Published on 05 December 2025 Learn more about the Friends of Cheong Park volunteer group. Tagged as: , Environment
Indigenous plant spotlight: Swamp Isotome Published on 05 December 2025 Learn more about this swamp wildflower that may be hiding under your nose without you even noticing. Tagged as: , Environment
Bushland Buddies at Eastfield Park Published on 05 December 2025 The Bushland team has been busy transforming the revegetation zone at the end of Taylors Road along Tarralla Creek in Croydon. This hidden gem is growing into a place for children to explore through the Bush Kinder program, for Council-led interactive outdoor events, and where the community can enjoy rolling up their sleeves to plant. Tagged as: , Environment
Using technology to enhance Maroondah’s tree canopy Published on 07 November 2025 Council uses innovative, climate-focused thinking and technology to strategically plant trees throughout Maroondah. Tagged as: , Children and young people, Environment
Check your FOGO liner delivery status Published on 06 November 2025 Unsure if you are signed up to receive an annual supply of FOGO kitchen caddy liners? Check your delivery status and update your preferences. Tagged as: , Waste and recycling
Croydon Hills Primary School achieves fourth ResourceSmart School star Published on 20 October 2025 Croydon Hills Primary School recently achieved their fourth ResourceSmart Schools star, becoming one of just twelve 4-star schools in Victoria. Tagged as: , Children and young people, Community, Environment, Waste and recycling
First Friends of Dandenong Creek – 25 years of creek care Published on 07 October 2025 The First Friends of Dandenong Creek is a volunteer community group who do meaningful bushland work along Dandenong Creek and its surrounding bushland. From surveying adorable sugar gliders, to co-hosting National Tree Day with Council, this group is doing amazing things for our natural environment. Tagged as: , Environment
Protecting our leafy suburban character Published on 07 October 2025 Did you know 70 per cent of land in Maroondah is privately owned and supports nearly 65 per cent of Maroondah’s overall tree canopy? This means the trees in your own backyard play a crucial role in maintaining Maroondah’s canopy cover. Learn more about development and canopy protection, and how you can help make a difference. Tagged as: , Environment