'Don’t Trash Your Vape!' - Advice from a Mechatronics Engineering Stud 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
Victorians reject costly fourth bin for glass recycling Published on 28 June 2026 Nearly 25,000 Victorians have spoken, and the message is loud and clear: they don’t want a costly fourth bin for glass recycling. Read more. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Have your say, Waste and recycling
Reducing gambling-related harm Published on 18 June 2026 Council has adopted the Gambling Harm Prevention and Minimisation Policy 2026. Tagged as: , Community, Council meetings, Health and wellbeing
Working towards a more inclusive, reconciled future Published on 18 June 2026 Council has adopted the Maroondah Reconciliation Plan 2026-2030. Tagged as: , Community, Council meetings
Calling for the Domestic Animals Act to be reviewed Published on 18 June 2026 Council is calling for a review of the Domestic Animals Act 1994. Tagged as: , Advocacy, Animals, Community, Council meetings
Maternal and Child Health team supporting local families Published on 04 June 2026 Council’s MCH team supports families to care for children aged 0 to 4 years. Tagged as: , Children and young people, Community, Health and wellbeing
Lifting our community’s spirits Published on 04 June 2026 A free program with practical skills to support your wellbeing. Tagged as: , Community, Health and wellbeing
A dog’s life Published on 03 June 2026 Meet Maroondah’s oldest registered dog and learn about the benefits of pet registration. Tagged as: , Animals, Community
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