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European House Borer found in Piney Lakes Reserve, Winthrop
European House Borer (EHB) has been found at Piney Lakes Reserve in Winthrop.
Big Drop in Graffiti in the City of Melville
New statistics show graffiti has dropped by 59 per cent in the City of Melville over a 12-month period.
City Celebrates Harmony Week with Family Films
City of Melville residents are encouraged to share a night under the stars to celebrate Harmony Week (15 – 21 March 2010) with two family films to be shown in Applecross and Kardinya.
City Has ‘Designs’ on Crime Prevention
A new program, which aims to improve safety and reduce crime, has been kick-started by the City of Melville at the former Leeming Recreation Centre site (now The Rec).
Public Invited to Sculpture Walk 2010
The City of Melville has invited residents and visitors to this year’s Sculpture Walk, opening Friday, 12 March at Deep Water Point in Mount Pleasant.
City Applies for Extended Trading Hours
The City of Melville has today announced it will apply to the State Government to have extended trading hours.
Point Walter to Celebrate Music Festival with Fireworks
The City of Melville has today invited all residents to its annual, free family festival at Point Walter Reserve in late February.
Public asked to comment on Draft Canning Bridge Precinct Vision
The City of Melville has today invited the public to voice their opinions on the Draft Canning Bridge Precinct Vision.
Relay to Spark Interest at City’s Gallery
The City of Melville’s Heathcote Museum and Gallery will soon be hosting a dynamic exhibition by South Fremantle artist Philip Gamblen, a successful recipient of the Department of Culture and the Arts’ STAR* grant.
City Issues Warning to Tree Vandals
The City of Melville today warned that any person who damages Council trees will be pursued to the full extent of the law.
Entries Open for City of Melville Art Awards
The City of Melville Art Awards have today (11 February 2010) opened to entries from artists throughout Western Australia.
New Online System Improves Process for Building Applications
The City of Melville will be one of the first local governments in Western Australia to offer its residents and businesses the opportunity to lodge planning and building applications online.
City Celebrates Community Champions on Oz Day
A humanitarian, a mental health support group and a popular community festival have all received awards at the City of Melville’s 2010 Australia Day Awards Breakfast.
City Offers Joint Initiatives on Arthritis
The City of Melville is involved in two upcoming events offering strategies to cope with arthritis.
Focus on Femininity at City’s Gallery
The City of Melville’s Heathcote Museum and Gallery is set to showcase contemporary work by WA artists Paula Cristoffanini and Rizzy that challenges conventional notions of femininity.
Patriotic Praise in Store for City’s Community Champions
City of Melville residents are encouraged to celebrate community spirit by attending the City’s 2010 Australia Day Awards Breakfast at John Creaney Reserve in Bull Creek. The ceremony is held in conjunction with the Lions Club of Bull Creek – which has consistently provided valuable support to this event.
Tune In to MDC and Wireless Hill for Summer Fun
The City of Melville has some good vibrations on offer at its Melville Discovery Centre (MDC) and neighbouring Wireless Hill Telecommunications Museum these school holidays.
City and Local School Energise the Environment
The City of Melville is strongly encouraging the safe and environmentally-friendly disposal of batteries, with recycling bins having recently been introduced to its facilities. The City’s initiative has been welcomed by Melville Primary School, which has been a drop-off point for thousands of flat dry cell batteries for some time.
City Committed to Career Development
The City of Melville’s Lifestyle Services was honoured with the ‘Commitment to Professional Development’ Award at the Department of Sport and Recreation’s recent (Friday, 27 November 2009) biennial Industry Awards.
City Supports Reading Challenge this Summer
Parents in the City of Melville can help their child develop a love of reading by encouraging them to enter the Premier’s Summer Reading Challenge, supported by the City’s five libraries. The challenge kicked off on 7 December 2009 and will run until 8 February 2010.