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
Celebrating Maroondah’s young people Published on 11 December 2025 Maroondah’s most inspiring young people have been recognised in the annual Maroondah Youth Awards. Tagged as: , Children and young people, Honours & Celebration, Community
Naomi Walsh named 2025 Bill Wilkins Volunteer of the Year Published on 11 December 2025 Naomi was recognised for more than 20 years of service to the Maroondah community. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration, Community
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
Thanking our volunteers Published on 04 December 2025 Thank you to our dedicated volunteers for their invaluable contributions to the community. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration, Community
Cr Kylie Spears honoured with Mary Rogers Award Published on 01 December 2025 Cr Kylie Spears has been named the inaugural winner of the Mary Rogers Award. Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration
Reporting on our progress - Quarter 1 for 2025/26 Published on 28 November 2025 Quarter 1 reports have revealed Council is progressing well. Tagged as: , Council meetings