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
Protecting Maroondah’s public health, natural environment and amenity Published on 09 October 2025 Council has adopted the Onsite Wastewater Management Strategy 2025-2030. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Environment, Health and wellbeing
30th Annual Mayoral Art Exhibition acquisitions announced Published on 09 October 2025 The 2025 Mayoral Art Exhibition acquisitions have been announced. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities
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
Growing our nursery knowledge Published on 07 October 2025 Did you know Maroondah’s Bushland team grow trees from seeds? But what about plants that don’t produce seeds…like ferns! The Bushland team have been busy reproducing indigenous ferns from spore instead of seed. Learn more about the art that is spore germination and how the team are working to preserve rare indigenous ferns in Maroondah. Tagged as: , Environment
The mysterious world of mycorrhizal fungi Published on 07 October 2025 The hidden world beneath our feet is teeming with life, including remarkable natural interactions that help shape our planet’s ecosystems. Among the most fascinating of these is the partnership between plants and fungi, known as mycorrhiza. Tagged as: , Environment
Our Container Deposit Scheme advocacy continues Published on 25 September 2025 Council’s Container Deposit Scheme advocacy efforts are continuing. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Council meetings, Environment, Waste and recycling
The impacts of cost shifting Published on 25 September 2025 Council’s advocacy continues following costs being shifted to Local Government. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Council meetings
Liveability, Wellbeing and Resilience Strategy update endorsed Published on 23 September 2025 Council has endorsed an update to the Maroondah Liveability, Wellbeing and Resilience Strategy 2021-2031. Tagged as: , Council meetings, Health and wellbeing, Health & Lifestyle