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Local School Teaches Students to Value Diversity

Brentwood Primary School, in conjunction with the City of Melville and local community groups, is teaching their students about the skills, abilities, contributions and achievements of people with disability living in their neighbourhood, by celebrating International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on Wednesday, 3 December.

Melville’s Mentoring Program Paints the Way

The City of Melville, in collaboration with the Public Transport Authority (PTA), is giving one young person the opportunity to enter into a mentoring program with one of Perth’s best urban artists, Dan Duggan.

Winners Go Wild Over Seniors Competition

Six lucky City of Melville seniors were awarded a range of prizes on Wednesday, 12 November 2008 after entering the City’s Go Wild competition.

New City of Melville Initiative a Sign of the Times

The City of Melville recently installed its first comprehensive pedestrian sign as part of its SMARTi (Smarter Mobility Achieving Reduced Traffic initiative) program, which has reduced single-occupant vehicle trips in the Canning Bridge Precinct by 16 per cent through an increase in walking, cycling and public transport use.

Melville’s Adopt-a-Stop Workshop Masterpiece

The City of Melville held its first art workshop on 15 and 16 November 2008 to help develop up-and-coming artists.

Melville Shakes Up YAC It Up in 2009

After celebrating its tenth successful year, the City of Melville’s renowned youth concert YAC It Up is being given a shake-up in 2009.

City of Melville extends its hand to Hatolia, East Timor

The City of Melville has extended its relationship with Letefoho in East Timor’s highlands to a new alliance with the nation’s Hatolia community. Earlier this month, community group Melville Friends of Letefoho held its Annual General Meeting to vote on the group’s new name – Melville Friends of Letefoho and Hatolia Inc.

Melville Launches New Photographic Publication

The City of Melville celebrated its 40 years as a City by launching a new photographic publication titled Melville, A City in the Making at an afternoon tea on Friday, 14 November 2008.

Local Primary Pounds Pavement For A Cause

Our Lady of Fatima Primary School in Palmyra, with the support of the City of Melville, held its own ‘Schools Walk There Today’ event on Wednesday, 5 November as part of Walk Week.

Local Youth Project Presented on State-Wide Platform

The City of Melville’s Youth Consultation Project was represented on a state-wide platform by three local members of the Youth Research Team at the Youth Affairs Council of WA (YACWA) Conference on Friday, 10 October 2008.

New Deputy Mayor Has Eyes on City’s Future

Newly elected Deputy Mayor Patricia Phelan is looking forward to continuing to work towards getting the best result for the community in her new role.

Free Limestone Concerts under the Stars

The City of Melville will be buzzing this summer when the outdoor Limestone Summer Concerts begin on Sunday, 2 November 2008.

City Celebrates Sixteen of its Sportiest Youth

Sixteen of the City of Melville’s prized athletes had their talents recognised at the recent Youth Sports Scholarships award night (Wednesday, October 15) at the Melville Civic Centre.

Artists Explore Uncertain Ground at Heathcote Gallery

In what has been a very successful 2008, the Heathcote Museum and Gallery will be ending its annual exhibition program with a show by emerging local artists Siglinde Johannesson, Gail Russell, Louise Morrison and Helen Bodycoat from Friday, 7 November to Tuesday, 21 December.

Melville Embraces AbaF’s Community Partnership

Local business owners and arts organisations are invited to attend a twilight cocktail party hosted by the City of Melville on Friday, 31 October.

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.