Respectful forum acknowledged Published on 12 August 2022 Council is acknowledging the productive and respectful conversation with the community on proposed future improvements for McIvor Reserve and the potential for an indoor sports facility there during a two hour community forum on Monday night. Tagged as: , Blog
Maribyrnong City Council wins Australian Road Safety Award Published on 09 August 2022 Maribyrnong City Council has taken home the Recognition Award for its Holistic Approach to its Road Safety Program at the 11th Annual Australian Road Safety Awards. Tagged as: , Blog
Four more medals for Maribyrnong at the Commonwealth Games Published on 08 August 2022 More cause for celebration – with four more medals heading to Maribyrnong from this year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Tagged as: , Blog
Local Jessica Gallagher claims Australia’s first gold medal Published on 03 August 2022 Maribyrnong City Council congratulates Seddon based cyclist Jessica Gallagher for claiming Australia’s first gold of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Tagged as: , Blog
McIvor Reserve forum - additional opportunity for information sharing Published on 29 July 2022 There has been a lot of community interest in the proposed future improvements and enhancements and potential for an indoor sports facility at McIvor Reserve in Yarraville, as part of the Master Plan process.Recognising this continued level of interest, Council will be holding an online forum in early August. Tagged as: , Blog, Media releases, Yarraville
Celebrate National Tree Day – plant a tree with us! Published on 27 July 2022 National Tree Day returns this Sunday 31 July, and after a two year hiatus due to COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, Council is supporting a community planting day at Burndap Park where we’re hoping to plant 4,000 trees. Tagged as: , Environment, Sustainability
More time for public questions and fewer petition signatures proposed Published on 26 July 2022 Council is looking to provide more time for residents to lodge questions ahead of Council meetings and reduce the number of signatures required for petitions to be considered. Tagged as: , Media releases
New online gambling harm minimisation rules get Council thumbs up Published on 26 July 2022 Strict new harm minimisation rules for online wagering and betting service providers introduced by the State Government have been welcomed by the Maribyrnong City Council. Tagged as: , Media releases
The push for increased sustainability requirements for new builds Published on 25 July 2022 Maribyrnong City Council has lodged a planning scheme amendment with the State Government seeking to introduce a planning policy that elevates sustainability requirements for new developments and encourages a move towards net zero carbon production. Tagged as: , Environment, Sustainability
State Government grant to rejuvenate Little Africa precinct Published on 22 July 2022 Council, will be applying a $300,000 grant from the State Government's Creating Safer Places program, to revitalise the Little Africa precinct (in partnership with Victoria Police, Public Realm Lab, Africause and local traders) to encourage more visitors to the area to enjoy outdoor dining and retail shopping. Tagged as: , Footscray, Improvement works