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Volunteer Youth Photography Role in Focus

An enthusiastic, young photographer, aged 15 to 20 years, is sought by the City of Melville to photograph exciting youth events.

Council Considers Draft Canning Bridge Precinct Vision

A revised Draft Canning Bridge Precinct Vision will be considered by Melville City Council on Tuesday 19 October 2010.

Signing Ceremony Illuminates Attadale’s Underground Power

The State Government, Western Power and the City of Melville launched the Attadale South underground power project with an official signing ceremony yesterday (25 August 2010).

Contemporary Quilting Exhibition is Sew Impressive

A stunning new exhibition of contemporary quilts will be showcased at the City of Melville’s Heathcote Museum and Gallery from Saturday, 4 September to Sunday, 3 October 2010.

Underground Power To Light Up Attadale South

Construction has now commenced on underground power installation in Attadale South, with final works expected for completion by December 2011.

Safer Melville and Lifeskills Programs Recognised by Awards

Two programs run by the City of Melville were recognised at prestigious West Australian award ceremonies last week.

City Calls Itself on Top Rate Customer Service

New statistics show that more than 400 residents telephone the City of Melville’s Customer Service department each day.

Film Festival Kicks Off with Irish Fun

The City of Melville’s 2010 Film Festival opening will officially launch with an Irish-themed opening night from 5.30pm on Friday, 10 September 2010.

City’s New Trucks Won’t go to Waste

The City of Melville waste management fleet now has an even greater presence on the streets after introducing the City’s new branding with an eye catching design across all of its new vehicles, which hit the roads in late July.

Age-Friendly Strategy Supports Seniors

The City of Melville has become one of only nine cities worldwide to be granted ‘age-friendly’ status with the World Health Organisation (WHO), after written confirmation arrived this week.

New Partnership Agreement Delivers Safer Melville

A partnership between the City of Melville and the WA Police to create a Safer Melville has been formalised by the signing of an agreement today.

South Fremantle Artists Present Plasticity at Heathcote Gallery

A dynamic new exhibition, Plasticity, opens at the City of Melville’s Heathcote Museum and Gallery from Friday 23 July to Sunday 29 August 2010.

UN Young Peoples’ Delegation Visits The Vault

Young people at the City of Melville’s The Vault Youth Space in Booragoon have met with young delegates from the United Nations Youth Conference (UNYC) 2010, to discuss the issues they face and create urban art.

Immunisation Numbers Remain Strong in the City

Mayor Russell Aubrey has reported that attendance figures to the City of Melville’s free, immunisation clinics have remained strong, demonstrating that residents are convinced about the benefits of immunising against serious disease.

Mayor Urges Residents to Be Active to Combat Diabetes

Mayor Russell Aubrey has urged City of Melville residents to become more physically active in the fight against the growing rate of type 2 diabetes in Australia and to support National Diabetes Week (11- 17 July).

Local Schools Learn How to Save-a-Mate

Local High School students will now have the opportunity to participate in the Save-a-Mate program, sponsored by the City of Melville.

2010/2011 City of Melville Budget “Financially Sound”

Melville Council adopted the 2010/2011 City of Melville Budget at a special meeting of Council on Tuesday, 22 June 2010, at which Chief Executive Officer Dr Shayne Silcox described the City’s Budget as “financially sound”.

Bold new artwork brightens Booragoon Bus Station

Colourful, new, artwork has now been installed at the Booragoon Bus Station in Booragoon.

Stage Two Parkland Construction Begins at the Former Melville Primary

Stage two parkland construction at the former Melville Primary School site on the corner of Curtis and Kitchener Roads has now commenced.

People’s Choice Art Awards Winner Announced

The winner of the People’s Choice category in the City of Melville Art Awards is Lana Stockton.