Whitehorse City Council

15/09/2026

Did you know some fruit tree netting can seriously harm native wildlife? 🌳

In Victoria, fruit tree netting must have a mesh size of less than 5mm x 5mm at full stretch. Larger mesh is illegal and can entangle birds, bats and other animals 🦇

That's why we're taking part in the Net Swap Program, helping residents swap harmful fruit netting for a safer, legal alternative ✅

Find out when and where you can swap your netting for free 🔗 www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/fruit-tree-netting

The Net Swap Program is delivered by the Conservation Regulator Victoria in partnership with participating Victorian councils and RSPCA Victoria, Zoos Victoria, Wildlife Victoria and Animal Welfare Victoria.

14/09/2026

Tune in to ABC Melbourne News at 7pm tonight to hear our Mayor Cr Kirsten Langford talk about the Suburban Rail Loop Authority's proposal to acquire more properties in Box Hill and change the requirements for providing public open space.

After that, you can watch the Whitehorse City Council meeting, where Council will discuss our position on the issue. Our Council meeting will be livestreamed from 7pm tonight.
Watch the livestream: https://webcast.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/

14/09/2026

🌸✨ School holidays start next week! ✨🌸

Our action-packed holiday program has something for everyone - from sporty fun and arts & crafts to eco-friendly adventures and fresh spring activities. Check out the calendar for our Week Two activities and secure your spot. www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/school-holidays

Spaces filling fast, book now.

11/09/2026

🚗 Driving shouldn’t feel like a game of dodgem cars. 🕳️

Many of the roads around Whitehorse with the biggest potholes and road damage are State Government managed roads, which means they’re the Victorian Government’s responsibility to maintain and repair.

Council continues to advocate for these roads to be repaired, but we can’t fix roads that aren’t ours.

As Mayor Cr Kirsten Langford told ABC Melbourne Drive with Charlie Pickering, it’s time to fix the roads State Government! 🕳️

If you spot a pothole on a local Council-managed road, let us know so we can assess it and arrange repairs where needed. 👉 Report a pothole via Snap Send Solve.

11/09/2026

🌿 FREE family fun happening this weekend!

Don’t miss Schwerkolt Cottage Family Day this Sunday 13 September – a free day out for the whole family!

Step back in time with old-fashioned games, heritage trades and crafts, live music, giant bubbles, an animal farm and the must-see Working Dogs display! 🐕✨

Plus, enjoy a sausage sizzle, Devonshire tea, homemade cakes and coffee. ☕🍰

📅 This Sunday 13 September | 11am–4pm
📍 Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex, Mitcham
🎟️ FREE | No bookings required

Come along and enjoy a fun-filled day of heritage, entertainment and family activities!

11/09/2026

📸We’re calling out for your photo submissions for the 2027 Whitehorse Calendar!

Send us your favourite images taken in our beautiful city. They could feature architecture, flora or fauna, a public artwork, cultural activity, or little-known spot you love visiting.
Submit here: yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/whitehorse-calendar

Your photos will go into the running to be part of our 2027 Whitehorse Calendar which will be available to Whitehorse residents at the end of this year.

Submissions will close on Sunday 18 October 2026.

📸 Neil Reid

10/09/2026

We invite you to register to attend the Whitehorse Community Disability Expo – a free community event designed to connect people living with disabilities, their families, guardians, support workers and disability providers.

📅 Tuesday 22 September, 10am-1pm
📍 Nunawading Community Hub
🎟️ Free - registration essential: https://events.humanitix.com/whitehorse-community-disability-expo
☕ Free coffee for the first 200 attendees

This event is presented by Disability Events Community and supported by Whitehorse City Council.

10/09/2026

The Mont Albert Village Moon Festival Activation and Whitehorse City Council, in partnership with the Mont Albert Village Business Association and local businesses, present a Moon Festival celebration.

This free, fun, family-friendly event will feature lion dancing and traditional drums, followed by a Village Treasure Hunt, mooncake magnet-making and creative writing workshops.

The event celebrates our unique cultural diversity, so come along, explore the village and support local businesses, while enjoying a great community experience.

Saturday 19 September 2026
11am – 2pm
Mont Albert Village

10/09/2026

⚠️ Heading to Whitehorse this weekend? Plan ahead! ⚠️

A major Eastern Freeway closure is coming up from 10pm this Friday 11 September to 5am Monday 14 September, with the Freeway closed between Chandler Highway and Tram Road.

If you’re heading to the 2026 Melbourne Moon Festival at Box Hill Town Hall 🌕 or cheering on the Box Hill Hawks in the finals at Box Hill City Oval 🏉, allow extra travel time and plan your route before you leave.

The closure is expected to cause delays of up to 90 minutes during peak travel times, with detours in place.

Upcoming Eastern Freeway closure 📢

From 10pm, Friday 11 September to 5am, Monday 14 September, the Eastern Freeway will be closed between Chandler Highway and Tram Road.

During this closure we’ll be:
Laying 11,000 tonnes of asphalt across sections of the Freeway 🛣️
Making progress on the Doncaster Road interchange 🏗️
Preparing Thompson Road and Bulleen Road citybound entry ramps to reopen 🚥
And installing new noise walls and on-road smart technology 🔩

Thompsons Road will also remain closed in both directions between Bulleen Road and Thompsons Road Ringwood-bound entry ramp, with detours in place.

Delays of up to 90 minutes are expected during peak travel times. Learn more about these works https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/roads/eastern-freeway-upgrades/eastern-freeway-major-disruptions

09/09/2026

📣 Our next Council Meeting is Monday 14 September, 7pm, at the Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading.

It will be live-streamed, so you can join us online from the comfort of your home.

View the agenda ahead of the meeting here: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/about-council/council-meetings

📅 Monday 14 September starting at 7pm

📍 Council Chambers, Whitehorse Civic Centre, Nunawading

💻 Watch live online: https://bit.ly/WCCwebcast

Council meetings are open to the public and commence at 7.00pm in the Council Chamber, Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading.