Maroondah news

Council is continuing to operate its immunisation service as an essential service to ensure the community is protected from vaccine preventable diseases.

Works have commenced for the multi-level carpark in Croydon, with progress on Ringwood, Heathmont and Heatherdale Station carparks.

MaroondahConnect provides support for anyone impacted by COVID-19, particularly if contact with family and friends is limited.

A new social training project is empowering isolated older residents to be able to digitally engage with their family and community.

Motorists are urged to be patient, to stick to the 40kmh school speed zone limit and take extra care when driving around schools and allow students to cross the road safely.

Due to the Grand Final long weekend, booking dates have changed for hard waste bookings and you will have to get in early to avoid missing out!

Council continues to work with local community support agencies to ensure food packages, ready-made meals and material aid are available to those who need them during this time.

Maroondah Festival and Maroondah Carols will unfortunately not go ahead in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Council is committed to helping small businesses stay resilient during this challenging period by offering a range of business support services through BizHub Maroondah.

Let’s thank our deserving locals, those who work hard to make our great city even better and who inspire us. Nominate them today for a Maroondah Australia Day Award.

The Solar Savers program is helping to remove the barriers faced by low-income pensioner households wanting to install solar energy.

Private pool and spa owners, including landlords, are reminded they must register their pool/spa with Council by 1 November 2020 as part of new regulations introduced by the Victorian Government.

When venturing out on your next walk, run or bike ride, why not visit some of the city’s fantastic range of public art attractions.

23 community organisations have shared in more than $116,800 in funding as part of Council’s COVID-19 community grants scheme.

Wood heaters are a valued source of heating for many residents, however if not used correctly, can cause unnecessary air pollution from smoke and create a nuisance for neighbours.

Since the launch of our Be Kind Maroondah campaign earlier this year we have been amazed and inspired by the many acts of kindness being shown across our city.

The newly adopted Children and Families Strategy is Council’s commitment to creating a connected community where all children and their families thrive.

Maroondah residents aged 60 and over are encouraged to celebrate this year’s Victorian Seniors Festival which is being presented in a new digital format.

Together with residents from across our municipality, Council has developed a shared vision for the community we want to be in 2040.

Did you know that desexed cats and dogs generally become better companions and live longer, healthier lives?