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Council Calls for Regulations to Keep Water Polo Event Afloat

The City of Melville is balancing the concerns of local residents with the wishes of the local water polo community in regards to the staging of the annual Tom Hoad Cup at Bicton Baths.

Residents Encouraged to Report Risks to Maintain Community Safety

Residents can help to reduce the risk of injury to themselves and others as well as damage to property by reporting any potential hazards around their neighbourhood to the City of Melville.

City Remains Positive about Investment

The City of Melville is committed to sitting tight on a $3 million investment it has made, which has been affected by the recent fall in the United States mortgage market.

Update on Proposed Mobile Phone Tower at Point Walter Golf Course

The City of Melville is again informing residents that the City has not yet received a formal application for a mobile phone tower to be installed at Point Walter Golf Course.

Mayor Asks Residents to Listen Up During Hearing Awareness Week

With about 15,000 people in the City of Melville expected to have hearing difficulties, City of Melville Mayor Katherine Jackson is helping raise awareness by supporting Hearing Awareness Week.

City and Residents Celebrate Launch of Community Plan

More than 200 people attended Tompkins on Swan function centre, in Alfred Cove, yesterday (26 July) for the launch of the City of Melville’s first long-term Community Plan.

Local Law relating to Parking Facilities is currently being advertised

Notice is given that the Council of the City of Melville resolved on 17 July 2007 its intention to amend its Local Law Relating to Parking.

New Voices Needed for Youth Advisory Council

The City of Melville is searching for young and talented creative thinkers to have a voice as part of the City of Melville’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC).

City Says “We Want You” to Celebrate Launch of Community Plan

The City of Melville has enlisted an international expert to rally local residents to the launch of the City’s first long-term Community Plan on Thursday, 26 July.

City Approves $8.1 million Leeming Recreation Centre Redevelopment

Local residents are set to enjoy improved recreation and health facilities with the City of Melville agreeing to proceed with an $8.1 million redevelopment of the Leeming Recreation Centre.

Exhibition Captures Art of Shooting Flowers in Wild West

Visitors to Heathcote Museum and Gallery will be encouraged to look over the fence and into the beauty of the bush at a new exhibit by WA photographer Daniella Van.

Planning Fees and Charges 2007/2008

Notice is hereby given that the City of Melville’s Planning Fees and Charges for the 2007/2008 Financial Year was adopted at the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, 17 July 2007.

Election Seminar to Show Residents How to Stand and Deliver

With local government elections scheduled for October, now is the time for people who are passionate about their local community to think about running for council.

City Offers Youth Scholarships to Good Sports

Talented young athletes in the City of Melville are once again being offered a helping hand to achieve their sporting dreams.

Seniors and Students Share Tales of Times Past

A group of local seniors recently shared their memories and experiences with students from Bateman Primary School.

Artists Invited to Enter 30th City of Melville Art Awards

Artists from across Western Australia have until Friday, 3 August, to enter works in the City of Melville Art Awards 2007.

City Ready to Respond to Wild Winter Weather

The City of Melville has proven its ability to effectively respond to emergency after-hours call-outs during storms and rough weather this winter.

Community Digs In to Improve Reserve and Foreshore Habitat

Volunteers and students recently armed themselves with gloves and trowels to take part in two planting days to help preserve the City of Melville’s natural environment.

City of Melville to Take Limelight during Banners in the Terrace

The history of Applecross’ Tivoli Theatre is set to take centre stage in Perth City as part of the annual Banners in the Terrace competition.

Council Responds Quickly to Sewage Overflow at Child Care Centre

The City of Melville has acted quickly to ensure that a local child care centre is able to reopen as soon as possible following a sewage overflow at the centre last week.