Whitehorse News | January 2024 by Whitehorse City Council

WHITEHORSE NEWS January 2024

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Inside our Artist In Schools program page 4

What’s On guide All the fun activities you can do in Whitehorse in January page 11

January 2024

Contact Whitehorse City Council Whitehorse City Council, Locked Bag 2, Nunawading, VIC 3131 customer.service@whitehorse.vic.gov.au whitehorse.vic.gov.au Phone: 9262 6333 Fax: 9262 6490 NRS: 133 677 then quote 9262 6333 Follow Whitehorse City Council on Facebook Customer service centres

Acknowledgement of Country

Whitehorse Civic Centre Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Whitehorse City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre Tuesday to Friday, 9am-1pm Box Hill Town Hall Reopens Tuesday 9 January Tuesday to Friday, 9am-1pm Council meetings No meetings are scheduled for January. The first council meeting for 2024 will be held on 12 February. All meetings are open to the public and are held in the Council Chamber in the Whitehorse Civic Centre. Watch the live stream at webcast.whitehorse.vic.gov.au Sustainability Whitehorse News is printed on paper manufactured at a PEFC and FSC Certified Paper Mill and is produced using soy based inks. Whitehorse News online Sign up to our e-version and read the Whitehorse News online at whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-news Information correct at time of printing: Thursday 28 December 2023.

Meet the Mayor Q&A Cr Denise Massoud Tell us about your family:

Favourite band or artist?

I have a son and a daughter, both are keen basketball coaches in their leisure time, and both have a career focus on the wellbeing of their respective communities. My stepson is a baker so many local residents will have eaten breads he has baked! My husband is an electrician and like many tradies is too busy to get things done at home! The most important members of our household are our pets, Bella and Summer.

Gosh, I like Queen, Andrea Bocelli, John Farnham – but I don’t like heavy metal!

Translation services For free interpreting assistance, call 131 450. Mention the language you speak and ask to be connected to Whitehorse City Council. 如需免费的口译协助服务，请拨打电话 131 450。接通后请说出您的母语，并要求转接到 Whitehorse 市议会。 Để được hỗ trợ thông dịch miễn phí, hãy gọi số 131 450. Nêu tên ngôn ngữ quý vị nói và đề nghị được kết nối với Whitehorse City Council. Για δωρεάν υπηρεσίες διερμηνέα τηλεφωνήστε στο 131 450. Δηλώστε τη γλώσσα που μιλάτε και ζητήστε να συνδεθείτε με το Whitehorse City Council. Per l’assistenza gratuita di un interprete chiamare il 131 450. Specificare la propria lingua e chiedere di parlare con il Whitehorse City Council.

What’s your favourite thing about Whitehorse? I especially love the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary as I value and respect the environment. When my son turned one, we celebrated his first birthday there and it was really special. I also enjoyed being a volunteer there and delivering some of the education program sessions a few years ago. What’s your coffee/tea order? A half-strength latte. Favourite snack to keep you going when doing Council work? Cheese and biscuits. I am not a sweet tooth at all. Favourite AFL team? Without any hesitation, the Cats! I was born and bred in Geelong.

What is the number one project you would like to get done in your mayoral term? Aside from all of our capital works projects, planning pressures etc, I’d like to see increased opportunities and more inclusion for people with disabilities. Council recently signed up as a member of the Welcoming Cities initiative and we’re excited to embark on this journey to make Whitehorse an even more diverse, inclusive, and welcoming place for all. I really enjoy Citizenship Ceremonies and hearing the stories about challenges faced and overcome by our new citizens. What’s going to be your biggest challenge as Mayor this year? Leading Council through the State Government consultations around the Suburban Rail Loop, North East Link and the planning reforms leading to ‘Plan Victoria’. We must try to get the best outcome for our residents. What is your vision for Whitehorse in 2024 and beyond? Ensuring we’re sustainable and continuing to provide great facilities and amenities as our population grows. This includes the need for more natural and open spaces. I’m also passionate about economic development and I’d like to see our city grow through the development of successful businesses.

January 2024

Climate Response Strategy and Plan adopted We are pleased to have adopted our plan to address climate change and its forecasted impact on our municipality.

Your first chance to try the new Morack Public Golf Our exciting $12.1m redevelopment of Morack Public Golf in Vermont South is almost complete – and you can get your first taste of it this month! Council completed the base building works in October and handed over to the course’s new operators, Swing Factory, for fit out and finishing touches. We are delighted to let you know the first major feature of the redeveloped venue – our state-of-the-art, 28-bay driving range powered by Toptracer technology, is available for you to try out this month. While the finishing touches are being added to the rest of the facility, we’re thrilled to provide early access to the range for everyone’s enjoyment. Please visit morackgolf.com.au or phone the team on 9801 4479 to check bay availability and make a booking. A grand opening for the redeveloped venue – which will include unveiling our new 18-hole architecturally-designed mini golf course and our rebuilt multipurpose pavilion and café, is expected to be held in early March. In the meantime, you can still play rounds of nine and 18 holes at Morack as normal, and the new fleet of a dozen premium golf carts to get around the course are also now available to hire. L Stay up to date with the latest progress by following the Morack Public Golf Facebook page, or search ‘Morack Public Golf Redevelopment’ on Council’s website.

Council adopted the Climate Response Strategy 2023-2030 and Climate Response Plan 2023-2026 at its meeting on 27 November 2023. The two documents contribute to one of Council’s strategic directions – Sustainable Climate and Environmental Care – and follow on from our declaration of a Climate Emergency in September 2022. Our four targets of our Climate Response Strategy are: ▪ Maintain carbon neutral status for corporate emissions ▪ Source 100 per cent renewable electricity for Council operations by 2025 ▪ Achieve net zero corporate emissions by 2032 ▪ Aspire for net zero community emissions by 2040 These targets will support Council in taking a leading role in addressing climate change, consistent with Whitehorse’s Community Vision. Meanwhile, our Climate Response Plan outlines actions for Council to support, enable and encourage the community to act on climate change. To achieve these outcomes, Council will: ▪ Work in partnership with our community and with State and Federal governments ▪ Build on our previous achievements from the Sustainability Strategy 2016-2022 and Interim Climate Response Plan 2020-2022 ▪ Learn from others and follow in their successes. L To learn more and view the two documents, search ‘Climate Response’ on Council’s website.

A name for Whitehorse’s newest community space We are glad to announce the plaza area including the refurbished old Mont Albert railway station building has been formally named ‘Mont Albert Village Plaza’.

The name has been confirmed following consultation with the community earlier this year and successful registration with the State Government. Thank you to the residents who provided feedback throughout the naming process.

The redeveloped area includes a welcoming lawn space and seating, a community-maintained garden and new local history signage for all to enjoy. Stay tuned for more news on additions to the plaza and use of the old station building in 2024.

January 2024

Artists leave their mark on college Council’s Artists in Schools Program continues to go from strength to strength – with two new projects unveiled last month at Koonung Secondary College. Artists Damien Curtain and Farimah Eshraghi worked with students during term four on sculpture and self portrait projects. Damien’s project ‘Nature Embedded’ involved students in the entire creative journey. It included inspection of the sculpture site, a brainstorming/ideas session, and the development of working drawings. Students then learnt the practical skills of relief carving in wood to realise the artwork. Meanwhile, Farimah invited her students to participate in the ‘KSC Archie’ – a spirited take on the national Archibald Portrait Prize. She also used a piece of spiritual text as a point of inspiration for a large vibrant painting,

Improving leisure services for our community Council is currently exploring a change to the management model of our two Aqualink facilities from an in-house model to an external contract management model.

Artist in Residentce Farimah Eshraghi (centre) with Koonung SC teachers Helen Biffra and Christopher Henson. Picture: Supplied.

Baha’ u’ Ilah, working collaboratively with students on the canvas. Artists in Schools is funded through Council’s Community Grants program and any primary or secondary school within Whitehorse can apply. L Grant applications for the 2024 program will open on February 26. Find out more by searching ‘Community Grants’ on Council’s website.

The reason why we are exploring this change is to ensure we can continue to deliver a high standard of customer service and provide quality and diverse programs. We want to ensure our leisure services are accessible to all and meet the needs of our community now and into the future. Currently, we are preparing a public tender process which will invite external management companies to submit a proposal to manage our Aqualink facilities from 1 July 2025 onwards (dates are subject to change). Once we have received proposals from management companies, Council will then consider these and decide on next steps. Any decisions made by Council will incorporate our community’s needs and preferences for the services and programs offered at our Aqualink centres– and this is where you come in. How you can get involved

Have your say on local health and safety enforcement Part of Council’s job is to ensure the local environment is healthy, safe and appealing. One of the main ways we do this is through enforcing our Local Laws and Public Health Laws. This includes:

▪ Responding to and investigating

customer service requests and complaints from the community. ▪ Patrolling our local areas to identify possible issues and safety concerns. ▪ Inspecting building sites and managing construction plans with developers. ▪ Monitoring and inspecting local businesses including food outlets, beauty services, hairdressers, pools, hotels, tobacco sales and smoke-free environments. We are currently reviewing council’s enforcement services and activities to see where there may be opportunities to improve.

Scan the QR code or visit the ‘Your Say Whitehorse’ page by 17 January to share your thoughts and help shape our review.

We want to hear what you love about our programs and activities, what is most important to you about the services we deliver and what you would like to see more of. Your input will be used to inform the public tender process and help ensure any proposals from external management companies reflect our community’s needs and preferences. L Community consultation will open early 2024. Visit yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au to find out more and subscribe for updates.

Advocating for Whitehorse Speak up on the Suburban Rail Loop station precincts The Suburban Rail Loop Authority has released Draft Precinct Visions for the neighbourhoods around the new Suburban Rail Loop stations in Box Hill and Burwood.

The documents outline what the areas could look like in the future, including the heights of buildings and ideas for jobs and housing.

result in changes to the areas that are sustainable and logical. Anyone who lives in or visits Box Hill, Burwood and their surrounds is encouraged look at the documents and have your say.

Council will prepare a submission advocating for the precincts to be developed with the community’s best interests in mind, based on transparent community engagement that

L View and comment on the documents by searching ‘SRL East Draft Precinct Vision’ at bigbuild.vic.gov.au

January 2024

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DAY CONCERT FREE EVENT FRI JANUARY 26 Date: Friday 26 January Time: 5pm – 10pm (performances start at 6pm) Fireworks: 9:45pm

Get ready for an epic Australia Day Concert at The Round’s Soundshell with a stellar line-up that’s sure to blow you away!

Venue: Whitehorse Civic Centre Precinct, Nunawading Parking: There is limited parking at the precinct and Walker Park. We recommend walking, riding your bike, carpooling, or taking public transport.

Including: ▪ Geraldine Quinn (MC) ▪ Celia and Friends ▪ Stand and Deliver ▪ Sam + Sam ▪ 100% Kylie

L For more information visit creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au

We have an amazing line-up of performers for all ages this year at the Whitehorse Australia Day Concert. Join us for a casual evening with family-friendly activities and food trucks from 5pm. The concert starts at 6pm with a special show just for the kids, followed by a welcome from the Mayor and presentation of the Civic Awards. As the night unfolds, enjoy classic hits from our stellar line-up of acts, finishing with a spectacular fireworks display. There’s plenty to keep the kids entertained all evening with free rides, face painting and interactive activities. Best of all, this event is free! So bring your family, invite your friends, and make your way down to the Australia Day Concert!

Accessibility and event inclusions There are a number of event inclusions and accessibility features to help support the community:

▪ Chill out space ▪ Auslan interpreters ▪ Accessible viewing area ▪ Changing places facility ▪ Accessible toilets ▪ All-gender toilets ▪ Parents room ▪ Accessible parking For additional details or specific enquiries, please contact the Creative Whitehorse team at the ‘Contact Us’ page at creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au

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The views expressed are those of individual Councillors and do not necessarily reflect Council policy or the views of Council as a whole. Cootamundra Ward

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Andrew Munroe 0429 138 140 andrew.munroe@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Trudy Skilbeck 0435 188 822 trudy.skilbeck@whitehorse.vic.gov. au

Blair Barker 0459 857 280 blair.barker@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Participating in Citizenship Ceremonies is one of the great privileges of being a Whitehorse City Councillor. At the beginning of last month around 180 candidates, including children, took the oath or the pledge which was their final step in obtaining Australian Citizenship. Held at Box Hill Town Hall, it was a colourful celebration with candidates from all corners of the world and many wearing traditional costumes. We were also joined by the Federal Member for Deakin and the State Members for Box Hill, Glen Waverley and Ashwood. I shared the celebration with the Bumidang family who had originally come from the Philippines before settling in Australia.

Photo – Cr Andrew Munroe with Hon. Michael Sukkar and the Bumidang family, Stephen, Annabelle & Kirsten.

The new citizens who are residents of our city were encouraged to take the opportunity to fully participate in all that Whitehorse has to offer. On Saturday 2 December, Mullum Mullum parkrun celebrated its 300th event (run/ walk). While I am usually seen at Gardeners Creek on a Saturday, I was pleased to join the Ward Councillor Ben Stennett where we both ran the 5km event. This is a fantastic free event staged each Saturday by volunteers and held at 478 locations in Australia, and at more than 2,000 locations in 22 countries across 6 continents. Visit parkrun.com.au for locations and details of how to register. Whitehorse City Council is divided into 11 single-councillor wards. Our Councillors have been elected to serve until October 2024. Contact our other councillors on these details:

We are all neighbours 2024 is abounding with opportunity for community connection and social inclusion. A fantastic springboard occurred in December, at Eley Ward’s Blackburn English Language School, with a Multicultural Festival through the Community Building Program of the Whitehorse Baha’i Community. The program runs fantastic and free classes on Sunday afternoons at the school, and in other Whitehorse locations including some of our neighbourhood houses. This festival arose out of the commitment of 2 graduates of the 2023 Opening Doors Program, which is a community leadership program for social inclusion supported by a terrific partnership between a number of not-for-profit health services. It runs out of the Village Well at Box Hill Baptist Church. The whole approach is about building skills, confidence and networks to enable over 250 graduates to create sustainable change in local communities. There’s a direct and telling connection between isolation and poor wellbeing outcomes. Social isolation is felt by all of us at times, while for some in Whitehorse the barriers to simple acts of participation in the local community are particularly significant. Let’s be part of breaking them down, because we are all neighbours and our neighbourhood is wide and diverse. When we remove barriers, everyone benefits and everyone is more authentically included.

As I look forward, the main areas of focus for 2024 will continue to be the more strategic improvement programs that energise us all. The future Elgar Park multi-purpose sports areas are going to be magnificent and provide joy to thousands every month. Planning continues to bring new on-demand light to new sites, that will empower the community to use the sports-field lighting (within limits). The Springfield Park Netball Court and Multi-use Court, including Cricket Nets concept design is finally complete, and the clubs and our consultants have done a superb job. It will be magnificent. Challenges and opportunities seem endless at times, North East Link expansion of the freeway at the north of the ward and the Suburban Rail Loop at the southern boundary will both have significant impacts on us. I am proud of the quality and quantity of effort that has been delivered. I extend my sincere thanks to Council staff Leah and Leigh in Major Transport Projects, Michelle and Chris in Community Safety, Snags, Timmy, Tom, Paul, Steve, Aaron and Shane and Cindy in Open Space and Cleansing Teams that keep our area looking great. My solemn promise has always been to “Listen” and I am appreciative of so many that take the time to share their views with me. Mr Peter Carter (a former VicRoads Engineer) was very generous sharing his expertise so we could suggest significant improvements to the North East Link, Mel, Deano and Benno from the Springfield Park sports clubs that invested time in helping Council and its consultants get the new designs perfect. Thank you to all, you make me a better Councillor and contribute to our area ever improving. Photo – On the Koonung trail with Mr Peter Carter

Lake Ward

Mahoneys Ward

Denise Massoud – Mayor 0409 230 499 denise.massoud@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Mark Lane 0435 387 526 mark.lane@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

The views expressed are those of individual Councillors and do not necessarily reflect Council policy or the views of Council as a whole. January 2024 Kingsley Ward

Walker Ward

Simpson Ward

Cr Amanda McNeill 0435 158 360 amanda.mcneill@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Ben Stennett 0448 375 937 ben.stennett@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Prue Cutts 0409 867 540 prue.cutts@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Happy New Year! The MASH Rotary Lift the Lid walk for mental health is on again next month. Jordan Vella is the winner of the PhD scholarship funded by the money raised, and is researching mental health impacts on retired professional athletes in high contact sports. Jordan spoke to MASH about his project, hoping to recruit 200+ athletes. The results of his study may advise mental health strategies and local sports clubs on managing junior and senior athletes retiring after playing community sport. The fire season is upon us. Elgar Contact is an active group looking for new members. For enquiries email Convenor, Helen Harris OAM elgarcontact.inc@gmail.com They recently took a tour of the new Box Hill Fire Station, it is very high tech. The fire brigades do CPR and other emergency interventions until ambulance and Police arrive, so do not hesitate to call 000 if it’s a genuine emergency. It is good to see people enjoying the Plaza new public space! Council will continue to progress the Hamilton Street streetscape project. Traders and the local community will be given the opportunity to provide feedback in the new year. With the LXRP finishing up soon, please report any damage by LXRP to Council via the Snap, Send Solve app or contact Council. To download the app, visit Council’s website whitehorse.vic.gov.au/snap-send-solve. The Expression of Interest process for the future use of the old Mont Albert Station Heritage building closed in November 2023. Council officers are working to obtain planning permits and formalise the lease agreement with the preferred operator.

Festival Season The Carols are always an amazing event and it was great to have the opportunity to host them in Walker Ward again at The Round. I look forward to the Australia Day Concert and fireworks, and acknowledging our 2024 Civic Award Winners. Congratulations to the graduating classes of 2023 Congratulations to the Grade 6 students at Mitcham Primary School, Antonio Park Primary School, Mount Pleasant Primary School and St Johns Primary for all their hard work and achievements, all the best in your transition to Year 7 in 2024. I would also like to congratulate the Year 12 students at Mullauna College and wish you all the best for your future endeavours. Christmas in Mitcham It’s always great to see the amazing efforts by local Mitcham residents to get into the festive spirit, especially along Fellows Street. I contacted Council officers to arrange traffic management along the street as it does become busy and believe Council has a role to play in community safety. Antonio Park Primary School I met with Carly Jones, Principal of Antonio Park Primary School recently to discuss concerns about the safety of students at the school when arriving or leaving the school. I look forward to working in partnership with the school community to advocate to the State Government for improvements in pedestrian safety. Some initiatives we discussed included a reduction in speed along Whitehorse Road and Deep Creek Road to 40km during school times and the idea of a pedestrian overpass.

Antonio Park Primary School pedestrian safety Cr Stennett and I recently met Carly Jones, Principal of Antonio Park Primary School, regarding pedestrian safety around the school, following a frightening near miss involving a Year 5 student from Simpson Ward. We continue to work together with a view to jointly advocate to the State Government to improve safety, especially across Whitehorse Road. VicRoads Testing and Inspection Centre (TIC) As those who live in Simpson Ward know, the VicRoads TIC opened in Heatherdale Road, Ringwood, in April 2022. Since then, I have met with VicRoads numerous times including addressing Driving Instructors, and meetings involving local residents. We urged VicRoads to ensure not all testing routes occur through Simpson Ward streets. I can report that of the now 21 testing routes, only 12 come through Whitehorse, 9 are in Maroondah. This has markedly reduced the heavy learner driver use of our local roads. Please contact me with any specific issues you may still be experiencing. Helping those in need It was great to help Eastern Emergency Relief Network, Blackburn Lions and Rotary Nunawading volunteers (pictured) pack over 300 Christmas hampers to be distributed to those in need. These wonderful organisations support the most disadvantaged in our community. I was pleased to have played an important advocacy role with my fellow Councillors in a reversal of Council’s decision to abolish tipping voucher support to these and similar organisations.

Sparks Ward

Wattle Ward

Terrara Ward

Cr Tina Liu 0418 121 357 tina.liu@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Andrew Davenport – Deputy Mayor 0407 652 145 andrew.davenport@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Cr Raylene Carr 0400 886 889 raylene.carr@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

Shopping Strip Spotlight – Burwood Heights Shopping Centre Location: 2 – 8 Burwood Hwy, Burwood East Number of traders: 31 Services: Woolworths supermarket and BWS, Asian supermarket, bakery and takeaway food, medical and health services, newsagency, dry cleaning, taxation, legal and travel.

Parking and nearby transport: 340 parking spots with three hours’ free parking. The centre is also serviced by the Route 733 bus and the Route 75 tram. Traders’ contact: Sharon Leeson, President - Burwood Heights Business Assocation.

L More information: burwoodheightsshoppingcentre.com.au What do you love the most about trading in your shopping strip? “Burwood Heights Shopping Centre is strategically located at the very corner of two main roads, Middleborough Rd and Burwood Hwy. It gives us the opportunity to attract customers from quite a few suburbs such as Blackburn, Box Hill, Oakleigh, Forest Hill, and Vermont South, just to name a few.”

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Sports precincts at Mahoneys Reserve and Forest Hill Reserve provide tremendous, structured sporting opportunities in cricket, football, soccer, tennis, badminton, table tennis plus many more.

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“There are jobs galore in retail and the industrial/commercial area in Vermont with many opportunities to live, work, play and study in our great Mahoneys community.” Mahoneys Ward is the jewel in the Whitehorse crown!

5 Star Food Program Congratulations to Vermont food manufacturer Zero Gaia - Council’s 5 Star Food Safe nominee for January. The business has been operating for more than 20 years, led by proprietor Toshiharu and manager Ken. They are a wholesale manufacturer of dumplings and meat products including chicken wings and teriyaki chicken, which they distribute throughout Australia. Find out about other great local businesses who have achieved excellent food safety ratings by visiting the eHealth portal on Council’s website.

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Zero Gaia Address: 31 Trade Place, Vermont Trading Hours: 9pm-3pm, Monday-Friday Contact Details: 0402 222 420

January 2024

Stay safe in the water this summer

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Here are some top tips adapted from Life Saving Victoria to help you prepare for a safe and fun day out in the water.

School holidays fun all through January! Before our Australia Day Concert, there’s so many great activities to do all over Whitehorse this month in our Summer School Holidays program. Cool off in the Chill Zone at our Aqualink pools in Nunawading and Box Hill, or play plenty of other sports at Sportlink and oldfashioned games at Schwerkolt Cottage.

▪ Whether you are going to the beach, And whether its painting, clay, weaving or cooking, Box Hill Community Arts Centre and Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct have a huge range of workshops – and parents are welcome to join some of them too. Scan the QR code below to check out our full program and make bookings – or visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/school-holidays

ARIA-award winning children’s stars Teeny Tiny Stevies are playing at The Round, while there’s a Mario Kart challenge and self-defense classes at Youth ConneXions at Box Hill Central.

Scan the QR code to make a booking.

Whitehorse Calendar MARKETS

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Whitehorse Farmers Market

Spinning and Weaving in the Cottage Garden

Stock up on fresh produce, crafts and other goodies at this monthly market organised by Whitehorse’s Rotary and Rotaract clubs outside Council’s Civic Centre. When: Sunday 14 January, 8am-1pm Where: Whitehorse Civic Centre, 379-399 Whitehorse Road, Nunawading More Information: ‘Rotary Whitehorse Farmers’ Market’ on Facebook.

WALKS AND SOCIALISING Blackburn Men’s Walk and Talk Fortnightly 5km walk on the first and third Saturday of every month, for local men wanting to develop meaningful connections while walking in nature. Supported by Koonung Cottage. When: Saturday 6 January and Saturday 20 January, 8am Where: Meet at Blackburn railway station (entrance on South Parade) More Information: Search ‘Blackburn Men’s Walk and Talk’ on Facebook and MeetUp.

The Box Hill Hand Spinners and Weavers are spending the morning working on their craft projects in the Schwerkolt Cottage garden. Come watch them in action, learn more about the group, and explore the surroundings. When: Saturday 6 January, 10am-1pm Where: Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex, Deep Creek Rd, Mitcham More Information: creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au

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the pool, or swimming in waterways, children must always be supervised. ▪ Check the weather and the VicEmergency app before leaving. It can notify you of any closures and serious weather warnings. ▪ Know your own swimming capabilities and never swim alone if you are uncomfortable. ▪ Avoid drinking alcohol around water and water activities. ▪ Learn CPR and know what to do in an emergency. ▪ If you are going to the beach, download the Beachsafe app to your device and check conditions and find your nearest patrolled beach. Wherever possible, swim at a beach patrolled by lifesavers and between the red and yellow flags. ▪ For inland waterways and lakes, take time to observe conditions before entering the water. They might have hidden dangers such as submerged objects, debris, snags and strong currents. Speak to locals or park rangers for advice if you’re unsure. ▪ If visiting a public pool, follow the pool rules and directions from lifeguards. Children under 10 must be constantly and actively supervised, and children under five must stay within arm’s reach during recreational play activities. ▪ If in a private pool or at home, ensure your pool/spa fence is compliant, well maintained and registered with council.

Join the joyous Community Choir for simple, rhythmic, melodic singing. Be inspired by our fantastic teacher Belinda and meet likeminded people in these fun, interactive and enjoyable choir sessions. No singing experience is required. When: Sundays 28 January – 24 March, 2pm – 4pm Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill Cost: $106 (9 weeks) More Information: creativewhitehorse.vic.gov.au

L For more essential tips, including how to manage RIPs at the beach, visit lsv.com.au/summersafety

January 2024 您第一次有机会体验崭新的 Morack Public Golf 我们很高兴地告诉您，重新开发后的 Morack Public Golf 的第一个主要特色⸺最先进的28 区练习场，将于本月供您试打。

在场地其他部分进行收尾工作的同时，我们很高兴能让大家提前体验到练习场的特色。请浏览网站： morackpublicgolf.com.au 或致电联系我们的团队（电话号码：9801 4479）查询练习场的空位并进行预订。气候应对战略和计划获得通过

我们很高兴通过了应对气候变化及其对本市预测影响的计划。市议员们在 2023 年 11 月 27 日的会议上批准了《2023-2030 年气候应对战略》和《2023-2026 年气候应对计划》。如需了解更多信息并查看这两份文件，请在市议会网站上搜索 ‘Climate Response’。

准备好参加我们的 Australia Day Concert 吧！

1 月 26 日下午 5 点至晚上 10 点，Whitehorse Australia Day Concert 将在草地上举行！您将欣赏到我们的公民奖颁奖典礼、经典歌曲和明星表演，以及壮观的烟花表演。 L 详情请浏览网站： creativewhitehorse. vic.gov.au

Cơ hội đầu tiên để trải nghiệm sân Morack Public Golf mới Chúng tôi vui mừng cho quý vị biết rằng tính năng chính đầu tiên của khu Morack Public Golf mới phát triển lại – sân tập hiện đại của chúng tôi với 28 sân driving range, đã sẵn sàng cho quý vị thử vào tháng này. Trong khi các bước hoàn thiện đang được thêm vào phần còn lại của địa điểm, chúng tôi rất vui mừng được mở cửa khu vực này sớm để mọi người cùng thưởng thức.

Vui lòng truy cập morackpublicgolf.com.au hoặc gọi điện cho nhóm qua số 9801 4479 để kiểm tra tình trạng sẵn có của sân và đặt chỗ. Chiến lược và Kế hoạch Ứng phó với Khí hậu đã được thông qua Chúng tôi vui mừng đã thông qua kế hoạch nhằm giải quyết vấn đề biến đổi khí hậu và tác động được báo trước của nó đối với đô thị của chúng ta. Các ủy viên hội đồng đã phê duyệt Chiến lược và Kế hoạch Ứng phó với Khí hậu 2023-2030 và Kế hoạch Ứng phó với khí hậu 2023-2026 tại cuộc họp vào ngày 27 tháng 11 năm 2023. Để tìm hiểu thêm và xem hai tài liệu này, hãy tìm kiếm ‘Climate Response’ trên trang mạng của Hội đồng.

Hãy sẵn sàng cho buổi Australia Day Concert của chúng ta! Tập trung trên bãi cỏ và chuyển động theo tiếng nhạc tại Whitehorse Australia Day Concert vào ngày 26 tháng 1 từ 5g chiều đến 10g tối! Thưởng thức phần trình bày của Giải thưởng Công dân của chúng ta, nhịp điệu của những bản hit kinh điển và những nghệ sĩ biểu diễn xuất sắc cũng như màn bắn pháo hoa ngoạn mục.

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tin, vui lòng truy cậ creativewhitehorse.vic. gov.au

Η πρώτη σας ευκαιρία να γνωρίσετε το νέο Morack Public Golf

Ora potete finalmente venire a provare il nuovo Morack Public Golf

Είμαστε στην ευχάριστη θέση να σας ενημερώσουμε ότι το πρώτο μεγάλο χαρακτηριστικό του ανακατασκευασμένου Morack Public Golf – η σύγχρονή μας περιοχή, προπόνησης γκολφ 28-Θέσεων είναι διαθέσιμη για να τη δοκιμάσετε αυτό το μήνα.

Siamo lieti di annunciare che è stato concluso il primo grande intervento di riqualificazione del Morack Public Golf, il modernissimo campo pratica con 28 postazioni, e che potrete venire a provarlo questo mese.

Ενώ οι τελικές πινελιές προστίθενται στον υπόλοιπο χώρο, είμαστε ενθουσιασμένοι που παρέχουμε πρώιμη πρόσβαση στην περιοχή προπόνησης για να την απολαύσουν όλοι. Επισκεφθείτε τον ιστότοπο morackpublicgolf.com.au ή τηλεφωνήστε στην ομάδα μας στο 9801 4479 για να ελέγξετε την διαθεσιμότητα των θέσεων και να κάνετε κράτηση. Στρατηγική Ανταπόκρισης στο Κλίμα και το Σχέδιο που Υιοθετήθηκε

Είμαστε στην ευχάριστη θέση να έχουμε υιοθετήσει το σχέδιό μας για να ανταποκριθούμε στην αλλαγή του κλίματος και της προβλεπόμενης επίδρασης του στο Δήμο μας.

Οι σύμβουλοι ενέκριναν Στρατηγική Ανταπόκρισης στο Κλίμα 2023-2030 και το Σχέδιο Ανταπόκρισης στο Κλίμα 2023-2026 στη συνεδρίασή τους στις 27 Νοεμβρίου 2023. Για να μάθετε περισσότερα και να δείτε τα δύο έγγραφα, αναζητείστε την ‘Climate Response’ στον στον ιστότοπο του Δήμου. Ετοιμαστείτε για το δικό μας Australia Day Concert! Μαζευτείτε στο γρασίδι και ελάτε στη μουσική στο Whitehorse Australia Day Concert στις 26 Ιανουαρίου από 5μ.μ.-10 μ.μ.! Απολαύστε την παρουσίαση των Κοινοτικών μας Βραβείων, το ρυθμό κλασικών επιτυχιών και φανταστικούς ερμηνευτές, και μια θεαματική παρουσίαση πυροτεχνημάτων.

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Mentre vengono dati gli ultimi ritocchi al resto della struttura, siamo felici di offrire un accesso anticipato al campo per il divertimento di tutti. Visitate il sito morackpublicgolf. com.au o chiamate il team al numero 9801 4479 per verificare la disponibilità delle postazioni e per prenotare. Abbiamo adottato il Climate Response Strategy e il Plan Siamo felici di aver adottato il piano per affrontare i cambiamenti climatici e il loro l’impatto sulla nostra municipalità. Il Consiglio comunale ha approvato il Climate Response Strategy 2023-2030 e il Climate Response Plan 2023-2026 durante la seduta del 27 novembre 2023. Per maggiori informazioni e per visionare i due documenti, cercate ‘Climate Response’ sul sito del Consiglio comunale. Preparatevi per il nostro Australia Day Concert! Troviamoci sul prato e muoviamoci al ritmo della musica al Whitehorse Australia Day Concert il 26 gennaio dalle 17:00 alle 22:00! Venite a godervi la presentazione dei nostri Premi civici, il ritmo di classici della musica e di interpreti d’eccezione, e un fantastico spettacolo di fuochi d'artificio.

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visitate creativewhitehorse. vic.gov.au