News

Up one level

2014 Solo and Group Exhibitions on Offer

Looking to develop a vibrant exhibition schedule for 2014, the Heathcote Museum and Gallery is calling for Expressions of Interest from artists who would like to be part of the exhibition program at Heathcote Museum and Gallery next year, whether they be a solo exhibitor, group or touring show.

New Crime Prevention Commitment in Melville

The City of Melville and WA Police will up the ante and continue their fight against crime, following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two organisations.

Time Bids Be Gone

Time Bids Be Gone is an exhibition of new works investigating time and particularly the space between transition and stillness, opening at Heathcote Museum and Gallery on Saturday, 25 May 2013.

Art Installation Volunteers a Story

In celebration of National Volunteer Week from 13 to 19 May 2013, the Melville Volunteer Resource Centre (MVRC) will be displaying an interactive and poignant art installation at Garden City next week.

Share Your Story for Library Week

In celebration of Library and Information Week from 20 to 26 May 2013, City of Melville libraries are inviting the public to join them in sharing a story and will be holding a number of activities to mark the occasion.

Families Celebrated in Melville

National Families Week will be celebrated in the City of Melville next week with free family events held across Melville, two of which are proudly supported by the City’s Community Partnership Funding.

Riseley Planning Recommences

As planning for the Riseley Activity Centre recommences, the City of Melville is inviting residents, business owners and visitors to the popular Riseley Street centre to come along to a project information session scheduled for 15 May 2013.

Arts Exhibition Transforms Centre

The City of Melville Civic Centre will be transformed into a free public art gallery, showcasing the works of 280 Western Australian artists when the annual City of Melville Art Awards Exhibition opens on Saturday, 18 May 2013.

Sex, Politics and Madness

Sex, politics and madness played their part in the history of mental health nursing in Western Australia, in particular Heathcote Mental Reception Home, and will be explored as part of an event for International Museum Day on Saturday, 18 May 2013, at the Heathcote Museum and Gallery, Applecross.

Dinghy Launch Facilities Consultation

Following a decision by the City of Melville to prohibit dinghy storage on the foreshore and give the riverbank environment a chance to be restored, a community workshop will be held next month to discuss possible alternative launching practices and facilities for dinghy owners.

SunSmart Public Art

On Friday, 19 April 2013, the City of Melville will install a new public art work - a large sculptural UV meter, believed to be the first of its kind in Australia.

Extra Service for Disposal of Analogue Televisions

As Western Australia counts down to Tuesday, 16 April 2013, when Analog TV signals will be switched off, the City of Melville is preparing to help local residents dispose of their old televisions.

Grants on Offer for National Families Week Events

The City of Melville is offering up to $1,000 to local community groups and associations supporting events and initiatives that celebrate National Families Week.

Melville Community Speaks Out On Local Government Reform

At a Special Meeting of Council on 3 April 2013, City of Melville Councillors endorsed the City’s submission responding to the Metropolitan Local Government Review Panel’s Final Report for local government reform.

Plant Subsidy Promotes Neighbourhood Biodiversity

In an aim to encourage biodiversity in the neighbourhoods, the City of Melville will be offering residents a chance to take part in the annual Local Plant Subsidy Scheme from 1 May to 25 May 2013.

Community Funding Applications Open

The City of Melville is calling for applications from community groups and not for profit organisations for Community Partnership Funding of up to $10,000.

Clay Works Inspired at New Exhibition

A new exhibition will open at the Heathcote Museum and Gallery, Applecross on Saturday, 13 April 2013, celebrating wonderful clay inspired works by selected members of The Ceramic Arts Association of WA (CAAWA).

Volunteering Through My Eyes

Volunteers across the City of Melville are being asked to capture what volunteering means to them through a photo competition, Volunteering Through My Eyes.

Design Out Crime in Your Home

On Thursday, 14 March 2013, in partnership with the WA Police, the City of Melville will hold a free home safety forum that aims to prevent crime through environmental design.

Sculpture Walk a Winner

The City of Melville’s annual Sculpture Walk opened last Friday, 22 March 2013, transforming Deep Water Point, Mount Pleasant, into an exciting outdoor exhibition with a Major prize and a Schools Competition prize presented for the first time.