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City CEO Recognised for Outstanding Public Service
On Australia Day (Thursday, 26 January 2012), the City of Melville Chief Executive Officer Dr Shayne Silcox was awarded the Public Service Medal by the Australian Government for outstanding public service, particularly to local government in Western Australia.
Graffiti SLAM
The City of Melville has continued to achieve positive results in graffiti management with successful urban art initiatives such as Office of Crime Prevention (OCP) SLAM, a project by ten young people at Deep Water Point to be completed on Tuesday, 31 January 2012.
Australia Day Awards Highlight Local Heroes
A teenager’s mentoring program, a popular bridge club and a volunteer Cub Scout Leader have been acknowledged in the City of Melville’s Australia Day Award ceremony attracting more 1,000 people at John Creaney Park in Bull Creek on Thursday, 26 January 2012.
Sculpture Walk 2012 Inspired by Wireless Hill
Fifteen site-specific sculptures will visually capture the history of Wireless Hill when the City of Melville’s popular annual Sculpture Walk exhibition is held at Wireless Hill Park in Ardross, marking the 100 year anniversary of the location and running from Saturday, 25 February 2012 to Sunday, 11 March 2012.
Kadidjiny Park Hall Refurbishment Officially Opens
The newly-refurbished community facility, Kadidjiny Park Hall in Melville, has been declared open today (Tuesday, 24 January 2012) by City of Melville Mayor Russell Aubrey, Federal Member for Fremantle Melissa Parke and Chair of the More Community Group and lessee Yolanda Cool.
Preparation is Key to Fire Survival
Preventing house fires and protecting your home and family from bush fires will be the focus of a free safety education day ‘Prepare. Act. Survive.’ to be held on Sunday, 5 February 2012.
Residents Invited to Neighbourhood Forums to Revise the Community Plan
Residents, businesses, organisations and community groups are invited to join a neighbourhood forum on Wednesday, 1 or Thursday, 2 February 2012 to tell the City of Melville what they love most about the City and what they would like improved.
Safety and Sirens A Spectacular Success
More than 100 children and parents enjoyed the popular City of Melville’s Safety and Sirens free, school holiday event held on Wednesday, 11 January 2012 at both the Civic Centre and Willagee Libraries, attended by WA Police, Fire and Emergency Services and emergency services vehicles.
Young People Called to YAC It Up!
Young people aged 12 to 25 have been called on to join the City of Melville’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) to help organise music events, get involved with urban art projects and access specialised knowledge and training.
Photo Competition for Young People a Snap!
With a chance to win a digital camera or an iPad2, local primary and secondary school students are invited to enter the City of Melville’s creative photographic competition Snap Your City.
Wireless Hill Centenary Celebration Kicks Off in 2012!
To celebrate the centenary of Wireless Hill in 2012, the City of Melville has announced a free, exciting calendar of events as well as a special community grant.
Highest Ever Result for A Season for Giving
The City of Melville’s Lifestyle Services has raised a staggering $25,257.20 in cash and gift donations in its annual Season for Giving Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) charity drive.
Sirens and Hoses at Free School Holiday Event
Children aged four to 12 years are invited to a free, hands-on Safety and Sirens event to be held on Wednesday, 11 January 2012.
Multi-Purpose Venue To Be Created from Vault Youth Space
The City of Melville’s Vault Youth Space will be redeveloped into a vibrant, multi-purpose venue in the New Year.
Tea Towel Exhibition Has Audiences in a Spin
An exhibition of 300 art-worked tea towels, Spin Cycle, is set to surprise and amuse when it opens at the City of Melville’s Heathcote Museum and Art Gallery in Applecross on Friday, 20 January 2012.
City Wins Two State Planning Excellence Awards
On Friday, 9 December 2011, the City of Melville was twice awarded for planning excellence by the Western Australian Division of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA).
City one touch away with new iPhone and iPad app
Breaking new ground, the City of Melville has today Tuesday, 13 December 2011 unveiled its free iPhone and iPad application – one of the first local governments in Western Australia to take the innovative step.
Businesses Encouraged to Contribute to A Season for Giving
With only $7300 to go to reach the $30,000 target, the City of Melville’s Mayor has today (Friday, 9 December 2011) urged businesses to sponsor the A Season for Giving charity drive to help sick children and their families.
Annual Report 2010-11 Released to Residents at AGM
The City of Melville’s Mayor Russell Aubrey and Chief Executive Officer Dr Shayne Silcox have released the City of Melville’s Community Annual Report 2010-2011 to residents at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, 8 December 2011.
Building Demolition Makes Way for the Future
As part of an ongoing drive to reduce costs to ratepayers and after a series of stakeholder meetings, seven unused and obsolete City of Melville buildings will be demolished from December 2011 to make way for a variety of future uses.