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Leeming Pool to Remain Closed While City Considers Redevelopment Plans
The City of Melville has decided to keep the pool at Leeming Recreation Centre closed for the time being even though the State Gas Crisis has eased.
City says it’s High Time for Tea
The City of Melville’s Volunteer Resource Centre (MVRC) invites all local volunteers to a special high tea on Friday, 24 October from 3.00pm to 6.30pm as part of this year’s volunteer recognition event
City’s Safety and Security Efforts Recognised
The City of Melville’s Community Safety and Security Service (CSS) was awarded the Office of Crime Prevention’s quarterly Eyes on the Street Award yesterday (Thursday, 25 September) at the Melville Operations Centre.
Multicultural Performance Celebrates City’s Seniors
Seniors are encouraged to dust off their traditional attire for a celebration that will bring together an extravagant performance of music and dance from Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.
Community Catches on to Music Program
Community members are invited to ‘catch’ onto a radical new music program supporting youth with disabilities, at an information session at the City of Melville youth space, The Vault, on Tuesday, 7 October at 7:00pm.
Unattractive Lines Removed in Mount Pleasant Makeover
Sections of Mount Pleasant are receiving a facelift with the removal of overhead power lines as part of the Mount Pleasant North Underground Power Project.
City's Position on Investment Issue
The City of Melville’s former investment advisors, Lehman Brothers, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday (Monday, 15 September 2008).
Lecture Cheers Melville’s Successful History as a City
Community members are invited to celebrate City of Melville heritage at the Melville History Society’s 25th anniversary at the Melville Civic Centre on Monday, 22 September at 7:00pm.
City Screams Gotcha at Selfless Willagee Residents
Willagee residents are encouraged to be on the look out for random acts of good will in the community.
A New Season Brings a New PHAZE for Leeming Skate Park
After a long cold winter the City of Melville is once again getting ready to kick off the latest PHAZE urban art season at Leeming Skate Park.
City Doesn’t Take Cultural and Community Groups for Granted
Twenty-three local community groups received grants at the City of Melville Major Cultural and Community Grants Presentation Evening on Monday, 8 September at the Melville Civic Centre.
Residents Invited to Learn MORE at Community AGM
City of Melville residents are invited to attend the second MORE Community Group annual general meeting at the former Melville Primary School library building on Sunday, 28 September at 1:00pm.
Seniors Go Wild Over City of Melville Grant
Local seniors will be able to get active and have some fun after the City of Melville received a $20,000 grant from the Department of Local Government and Regional Development.
City Joins Forces to Outfox Foxes
A free community information session is being held on Tuesday, 23 September to educate local residents of the threat posed by foxes and encourage them to report fox sightings to their local government.
Melville Goes Green for Envirofest 2008
Envirofest 2008, held on Saturday, 20 September, is a free community event that celebrates and embraces the City’s commitment to the environment.
Artist Covers Up for New Heathcote Exhibition
Visitors to Heathcote Museum and Gallery, from Friday, 26 September to Sunday, 2 November, will be able to relive Heathcote’s past, in a new exhibition by local artist Olga Cironis.
First ‘Battle For Australia Day’ Commemorated in Melville
City of Melville Deputy Mayor Cr Harvey Everett took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Melville Civic Square Memorial Clock Tower on Wednesday, 3 September to commemorate the first Battle for Australia Day.
Mayor Defends Attributes of Attadale Foreshore Reserve
City of Melville Mayor Russell Aubrey has dismissed claims by Roger Underwood (A tale of two city parks, Melville City Herald, p.5 30/8) that the City should develop the Attadale Foreshore Reserve into a landscaped environmental park.
‘Reno for a Cause’ Receives a City of Melville Community Grant
The South City Church’s enthusiastic ‘Reno for a Cause’ team embarked on their latest backyard blitz in August to transform the Zonta House Refuge, which supports local women in need.
Foreshore Sign Sends Clear Message to Environmental Vandals
The City of Melville and Swan River Trust have once again responded strongly to a selfish act of vandalism to native bushland along the City’s foreshore.