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Council is taking a stance against gender-based violence
16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
Council is taking a stand against gendered violence by getting involved in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.
Join us from Friday 25 November to Saturday 10 December 2022 to call for the prevention and elimination of family violence and violence against women. Australian statistics tell us that 95 per cent of all victims of violence, regardless of gender, experience it from a male perpetrator. We also know that every nine days, a woman is killed by her current or former partner. There are meaningful steps we can all take in working toward changing these statistics. This year our campaign features 16 community activities run by Council, partner organisations and community groups for the people of Whitehorse. The theme is 16 Days, 16 Safe Spaces. We encourage our community, Councillors and Council staff to walk together in the Respect Walk on Sunday 27 November at 10am starting and finishing at Strathdon House and Orchard Precinct. See the full program of events at the link below. You can also drop into a local Whitehorse library for curated collections of books to help you and your family think differently about gender equality.
If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, call 1800 RESPECT.
L More information: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ 16-days-of-activism
Think Local Buy Local
The longer days are here and the sun is starting to warm. This is a great opportunity to explore local businesses in Whitehorse.
Many are located along easily accessible public transport routes. Step off the train and visit the unique villages of Laburnum and Mont Albert, with their blend of gift shops, personal services and cafes. If the train is not your game, put on your walking shoes and take a stroll along the nature trails to shopping strips such as Arcade Road Shops, Woodhouse Grove or Vermont Village. There are many precincts to explore in Whitehorse, and by doing so, you are thinking local and supporting the small businesses who have supported you throughout the years. While you are out, keep your eyes open for artists painting their festive designs on shop front windows around Whitehorse in December. Visit WBiz Festive Activations in Retail Precincts 2022 at the link below for updates on the scheduled entertainment in your local shopping strip. Because supporting local is everyone’s business.
Image: Blackburn Village
L More information: www.wbiz.com.au/ festive-activations-retail-precincts-2022
Whitehorse Civic Awards – nominations close soon!
If you know an outstanding person or group, then we want to hear from you! Nominations are open for the 2023 Whitehorse Civic Awards via the link below. The award categories are: 1. Citizen of the Year 2. Young Citizen of the Year 3. Community Achievement Award Tell us about the people in your community who contribute to a better Whitehorse. From the local netball volunteer coach who goes above and beyond to the scout group down the road who give back to the community and everyone in between. The awards will be presented at the Australia Day Concert. Date: Thursday 26 January 2023 Time: 6pm-10pm Location: Tunstall Park, Nunawading Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 25 November 2022. L More information: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/civicawards
Works begin on Scott Grove Reserve
Construction will soon begin at Scott Grove Reserve in Burwood!
The land for Scott Grove Reserve was purchased by Council in 2019 in line with Council’s Open Space Strategy. The strategy exists to develop local open spaces to benefit the community and the environment. Scott Grove Reserve will feature a play space, fitness equipment, places to sit and relax, new trees and garden beds and a waste bin. This new park will deliver much-needed public open space in the neighbourhood and provide a new outdoor area for local residents to enjoy. Construction is scheduled for completion in February 2023. L More information: yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/scottgrove
Have your say
Share your ideas and provide feedback on issues and projects that matter to you!
Register as a user on Your Say Whitehorse to receive notifications of new consultations.
To sign up to Your Say Whitehorse, visit yoursay. whitehorse.vic.gov.au
We want to hear from you – have your say today!
Complete our Open Space Strategy Survey
You’re invited to have your say on our new Whitehorse Open Space Strategy.
The strategy will be an innovative and forward-thinking guide to how we sustainably manage, protect and grow our open space network to support a healthy and liveable community over the next 15 years. ‘Open space’ typically includes parks, gardens and reserves. In addition, we also aim to look at how streetscapes, public spaces in retail centres, and open land owned or managed by other authorities can complement the open space network in Whitehorse. At Whitehorse, we’re fortunate to have 175 playgrounds, over 20 bushland reserves and more than 350 parks, with ‘open space’ representing more than 10% of the municipality. Key issues we need to address through the new strategy include: ▪ The demand for open space as our population continues to increase. ▪ How we can prepare open space to assist to mitigate the impacts of climate change and strengthen its role in supporting biodiversity. ▪ Enhancing our open spaces so they can be shared and enjoyed by everyone for a diverse range of purposes. We are starting our strategy from scratch and your feedback will influence its direction.
Community consultation closes on 30 November 2022. Please submit your responses to Council by this date.
How to complete the survey:
Scan the QR code on page 11 or visit
yoursay.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/
Free plant giveaway!
The first 500 people to fill in our Open Space Strategy survey in the month of November will receive two free native tubestock plants from Council’s ParksWide Nursery. See our website for terms and conditions.
If you can’t go online, complete our hard copy survey on pages 11 and 12 of Whitehorse News, cut it out along the dotted line and: Take a photo of both sides of the survey and email it to Council’s Open Space Planner at iris.wang@whitehorse.vic.gov.au, OR Drop it off in person at one of our Council Service Centres: ▪ Whitehorse Civic Centre, 399 Whitehorse Road Nunawading ▪ Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre, Level 2,
Shop 275, 270 Canterbury Road Forest Hill ▪ Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road Box Hill OR put it in an envelope and post it to the reply paid address listed on the following page. Write the reply paid address on an envelope or cut out the address and tape or glue it to an envelope. You do not need a stamp. !
Q1. Which suburb do you live in?
Q2. What do you value about open space (including public areas in retail centres)? (You can choose more than one) F A place to relax and unwind F Just being outside F Connecting with nature F The feeling of space and serenity F Seeing people and activities F Cultural activities and events F Meeting people/friends F Playing team/club-based sports F Casual active recreation eg. Basketball game, skating, using fitness equipment, rebound walls etc. F Walking and cycling F Place for children to play F Dog walking F Trees F Urban greening/cooling F Native birds and wildlife F Knowing that it is there F Other
Q3. Please nominate up to two open spaces that you visit regularly
WITHIN 400-metre or 10-minute walking distance of home and why you visit them? How long do you typically spend in them?
If you don’t know their names just give us a location (for example a street name). Q5. Please indicate how frequently you use each type of open space listed below.
Choice of frequency Daily 2 or 3 times a week Weekly Monthly Twice a year Never
Large parks and reserves (nonsporting) e.g. Wattle Park, Blackburn Lake Sanctuary etc.
Sporting reserves
Waterway reserves e.g. Gardiners Creek, Dandenong Creek, etc.
Linear reserve network for walking and cycling e.g. Pipe Tracks, Eastern Freeway reserve and railway corridor etc.
Medium parks e.g. Box Hill Gardens, Halliday Park, Highbury Park etc.
Neighbourhood parks e.g. Lundgren Chain Reserve, Charles Rooks Reserve, Tunstall Park etc.
Small local parks
Urban plazas/ squares, e.g. Box Hill Mall
Local streets for exercise
Q4. Please nominate up to two open spaces that you visit regularly
BEYOND 400-metre or 10-minute walking distance of home and why you visit them? How long do you typically spend in them? If you don’t know their names just give us a location (for example a street name).
Scan the QR code to complete the survey online.
Whitehorse City Council Reply Paid 69766 NUNAWADING VIC 3131 Q6. Is there any open space you avoid visiting and why? (e.g. Difficulty in getting there, lack of amenity, poor conditions, or do not feel safe to be there etc.)
Q7. What facilities and amenities do you think are a priority to provide in our open spaces? (Elements are listed in the alphabetic order) F Additional greening for environmental, health and wellbeing benefits F Barbecues F Basketball/Multi-use courts F Club-based INDOOR sport and recreation facility F Club-based OUTDOOR sport and recreation facility F Cycling paths F Dog agility areas F Dog off-leash areas F Drinking fountains F Fitness equipment F Inclusive play and exercise equipment F Lighting F Nature play areas F Open grassed areas for informal use F Picnic tables and seats F Play space F Recreation Cycling – pump skills, dirt jumps, etc. F Seats F Shade sails F Shelters F Skating facilities F Tennis rebound walls F Toilets F Trees F Walking paths F Water play F Other
Q8. Any further comments/issues about open space in the
City of Whitehorse?
Q9. Your age range: Q11. The type of dwelling you live in?
F Separate house F Semi-detached house/ townhouse/unit F Flat or apartment F Other
Q12. Household type:
F Couples with children F Couples without children F One parent households F Lone person households F Group households F Other
Q13. What country were you born in?
F Australia F China F Greece F Hong Kong F India F Malaysia F New Zealand F Philippines F Sri Lanka F Vietnam F United Kingdom F Other
Q14. Which of these apply to your household?
F Speak mainly English at home F Speak a language other than English at home.
If so, which other language do you speak at home?
Q15. Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Straits Islander?
F Yes F No
Q16. If you are speaking on behalf of a community organisation or group, what is its name?
Q17: What is your email address? (Only required if you would like to enter our plant competition, so that we can email you your free native plant vouchers)
F 0 - 11 F 12 – 17 F 18 – 24 F 25 – 34 F 35 – 49 F 50 – 59
Q10. Your gender:
F Female F Male F 60 – 69 F 70 - 84 F 85 and above
F Non-binary F Prefer not to say Whitehorse City Council – Open Space Strategy Survey
www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Strategic Planning Projects Update
Council’s Strategic Planning Unit prepares and implements planning policies and strategies. The Unit also reviews the Whitehorse Planning Scheme and undertakes Amendments to the scheme.
AMENDMENT C241 – WHITEHORSE DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN (DCP)
The DCP will allow Council to collect contributions from new developments and direct them towards the costs of providing necessary infrastructure for the growing Whitehorse community. In August 2022, Council endorsed the Draft of the DCP for community consultation and sought authorisation from the Minister to commence Amendment C241 to implement the DCP into the planning scheme. Community consultation on the draft DCP report and public exhibtion on Amendment C241 starts on 10 November 2022. Public submissions close on 12 December 2022.
AMENDMENT C242 – ELEVATED ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ESD) TARGETS
Whitehorse is one of the 24 councils from the Council Alliance for a Sustainable Built Environment (CASBE), that are proposing to raise the ESD targets for new developments, encouraging a move towards net zero carbon development. In May 2022, Council considered Amendment C242, which proposes to introduce these elevated ESD targets into the planning scheme. Subject to receiving authorisation from the Minister, Council will publicly exhibit Amendment C242 for community submissions. As part of its decision, Council is seeking support from the Minister for Planning, Minister for Energy Environment and Climate Change and Minister for Local Government and Suburban Development for the elevated ESD targets.
L More information: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ whitehorse-planning-scheme AMENDMENT C220 – IMPLEMENTING THE WHITEHORSE RESIDENTIAL CORRIDORS BUILT FORM STUDY
This Amendment implements the findings of the Residential Corridors Built Form Study, 2019. It proposes to apply a DDO to land in the RGZ along the key road corridors of Burwood Highway and Whitehorse Road, where the RGZ adjoins with more traditional residential areas. The Amendment responds to concerns about the height of new buildings along these two road corridors and the limited space for landscaping, particularly trees, due to inadequate building setbacks (the distance of buildings from the street and neighbouring properties). The DDO aims to introduce a mandatory six-storey height limit and front building setback, and discretionary side and rear setbacks. It would also include improved landscaping requirements for new development proposals. Amendment C220 was publicly exhibited from 29 September to 31 October 2022. Council will consider community submissions in the coming months.
AMENDMENT C230 – REZONING OF LAND AT 490-500 BURWOOD HIGHWAY, VERMONT SOUTH
This Amendment proposes to rezone land previously used by the Australian Road and Research Board (ARRB) from a TRZ4 to a RGZ3. This land is now privately owned and is no longer required for public use with a transport purpose. The Amendment would also apply a DDO, SLO, VPO and EAO to the site. Council has received and considered 43 community submissions to Amendment C230, and has requested that the Minister appoint an Independent Planning Panel to further consider these submissions.
MUNICIPAL-WIDE TREE CONTROLS –SLO9
SLO9 is an interim control in the planning scheme that protects trees in residential areas. In June 2022, the Minister extended the controls until June 2023. These controls will remain interim pending the State government’s review of vegetation overlays in the Victoria Planning Provisions.
Whitehorse Planning Scheme
(‘the planning scheme’): a legal document that specifies how land in the municipality can be used and developed. Amendments: statutory processes that make changes to the planning scheme The Minister: The Minister for Planning RGZ: Residential Growth Zone GRZ: General Residential Zone NRZ: Neighbourhood Residential Zone TRZ4: Transport Zone 4 DDO: Design and Development Overlay SLO: Significant Landscape Overlay VPO: Vegetation Protection Overlay EAO: Environmental Audit Overlay SRL: Suburban Rail Loop SRLA: Suburban Rail Loop Authority
SRL EAST – ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS STATEMENT (EES)
The SRLA publicised the EES relating to the SRL East project for community feedback in November 2021. Council made a written submission to the EES and participated in the independent Inquiry and Advisory Committee hearing that considered these submissions. The Minister for Environment and Climate Change considered the Committee’s report and found that the project will have environmental impacts that can be mitigated to an acceptable standard. Following this finding, Amendment GC197 came into effect in September 2022. This provides the planning approvals and exemptions for the SRL project as well as protection for the future tunnel infrastructure. The SRLA will prepare Precinct Structure Plans for the area around the proposed new train stations in Box Hill and Burwood and will provide updates as the plans progress.
AMENDMENT C231 – REZONING OF 34-40, 37-43 AND 42-50 MOORE ROAD, VERMONT
The Minister approved Amendment C231 in September, 2022, which rezones the land at 34-40, 37-43 and 42-50 Moore Road, Vermont from the GRZ Schedule 5 to the NRZ Schedule 3. This ensures that the zoning for these properties is consistent with the surrounding area. The amendment also makes slight adjustments to the Housing Framework Plan at Clause 21.06 (Housing) and Map 1 of the Neighbourhood Character Precincts at Clause 22.03 (Residential Development).
Whitehorse City Council is divided into 11 single-councillor wards. Our Councillors have been elected to serve until October 2024.
Lake Ward
Denise Massoud – Deputy Mayor 0409 230 499 denise.massoud@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Mahoneys Ward
Mark Lane 0435 387 526 mark.lane@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Cootamundra Ward
Andrew Munroe 0429 138 140 andrew.munroe@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
In recent weeks alone we have had the Whitehorse Sports Awards, Business Awards, Community Dinner and Spring Festival to name just a few.
The Spring Festival amazed me as to how many people attended. While the ground was a bit water logged and a few of us muddied our shoes, at least the rain held off! This year, it took place at the new Nunawading Community Hub on Springvale Road. Next year, if construction of the new performing arts centre is complete we will be back at our usual Civic Centre site. At the Sports Awards, I was pleased to catch up with nominee group, New Hope Football (Soccer) Club. New Hope runs training and games for 450+ players across 32 teams of all ages. All of the teams play in the Victorian Churches Football Association. With home games scheduled at Mirrabooka, Holland Road, Blackburn South, training for the next season will start February 2023. Go to bnfc.com.au or call 9890 7999 to get involved. I was humbled last month to receive the Mayor Emeritus award by the Municipal Association of Victoria, having served three terms as Whitehorse Mayor. The presentation was made by the Hon Kristy McBain, the Federal Minister for Local Government.
Image: (L-R) New Hope Football Club representatives Stuart Baird, Cr Andrew Munroe, Rendle Williams & Fiona Baird
Eley Ward
Trudy Skilbeck 0435 188 822 trudy.skilbeck@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Recognition and belonging
While the level of challenge around us does not lessen, it’s been a year for remembering that connecting and celebrating people is powerful. We’ve had 10 Whitehorse Citizenship Ceremonies for 2022, each one a marvellous occasion at a very full Box Hill Town Hall. Over 1,500 new Australian citizens have been welcomed, celebrating both their journey and what lies ahead for them.
A fabulous final workshop in the Whitehorse Interfaith Network’s (WIN) Inclusive Narratives Project took place in October. We were also able to applaud WIN’s ‘Power of Peace’ Award, granted through the Centre of Melbourne Multi-faith and Others Network, as part of the United Nations International Peace Day 2022 celebrations. The Award recognises continued efforts to spread peace and harmony in Whitehorse.
There is incredible life and activity in Eley Ward this Spring. A huge shout out to the St Luke’s Blackburn South highly engaging 60th Anniversary Mass and Fete, with Parish and Primary School celebrating enduring legacy alongside all of the energy of a continuously learning community. Recognition is how we know we belong.
Constantly improving the liveability of our city and managing the pressures on financial and environmental costs is a challenging, ongoing journey.
As a community we have had success using the SnapSendSolve phone app to minimise dumped rubbish and shopping trolleys in and around Box Hill. Happily, Woolworths Box Hill have recently introduced wifi/ GPS trackers on their trolleys (pictured) that appear to have vanished from our streets around Box Hill. Well done Woolies! Most would be aware of how popular our on-demand lighting trail at Mont Albert Reserve has been, so we are now rolling out this service to other ovals. This innovation has been further developed by Council by using a series of smart sensors for new lights at Box Hill Gardens Basketball Court that automatically turn on and off and vary their brightness, enabling more use and enhancing a sense of safety for pedestrians. Low cost, low impact, safe and smart solar sensor lights will continue to roll out in our parks to enable more use. I’m delighted that Council voted in support of expanding the cricket nets and build a new multipurpose community hard court space at Springfield Park, (subject to design, consultation and funding by the state government). I am really proud of and thankful to Sam Benson, Mel Collard and Pat Marulli from the cricket and football club, They led this people-centred, collaborative and innovative project that will delight locals by offering more and new uses including netball training, Tai Chi, two square and casual basketball shooting. If you have an idea to improve our city, contact me and we’ll discuss it.
Elgar Ward
Blair Barker 0459 857 280 blair.barker@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Sparks Ward
Cr Tina Liu – Mayor 0418 121 357 tina.liu@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Wattle Ward
Cr Andrew Davenport 0407 652 145 andrew.davenport@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Terrara Ward
Cr Raylene Carr 0400 886 889 raylene.carr@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Kingsley Ward
Cr Amanda McNeill 0435 158 360 amanda.mcneill@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Toot! Toot!
On Sunday 23 October, Mont Albert Village said farewell to the 132 year old heritage Station building with Steam Rail journey to and from Mont Albert and a street party to celebrate! The bagpipers, balloonists and other musicians entertained the crowd. The rain held off as families young and old came out. The Hamilton Street shops opened up for the occasion were buzzing with people. The Car Boot Sale was on and the sausage sizzle line was long! Congratulations to MASH Rotary, the Hamilton Street Traders and Surrey Hills and Mont Albert Progress Association on organising an occasion that will be remembered for many years to come. The next Car Boot Sale is on Sunday 27 November and is the final one for 2022. Council officers will be there to discuss the Whitehorse Open Space Strategy, which guides our future use of parks. Feedback closes on 30 November. We hope to see some cricket at Mont Albert Reserve soon, so come down and support MACC. Good to see the dog walkers and community enjoying our parks. I wish all Kingsley Ward Residents a safe and happy festive season.
Walker Ward
Cr Ben Stennett 0448 375 937 ben.stennett@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Dr Stanley Cochrane Memorial Kindergarten
I was delighted to be invited to visit the kindergarten recently to see it in action and to check out their new ‘Vege-Pod’. This was purchased from a Council community grant. The children aged 3 and 4 were very excited to show off the vegetables they had planted and were caring for.
St Johns Parish Community Fete
It’s back! The much-loved fete at St Johns Primary Mitcham will be held on Saturday 19th November. There will be lots of food, and of course plenty of rides, games and activities for the kids, face painting, showbags, bric a brac, plant sales, book sales and more! Held at St Johns Primary School Mitcham on Whitehorse Road. Don’t miss it!
Remembrance Day
I invite you to join me for Remembrance Day at Halliday Park where I will lay a wreath on behalf of Council. This year marks the 100th anniversary since the unveiling of the Mitcham Soldiers Memorial on 15 October 1922. Originally placed near the intersection of Whitehorse Road and Mitcham Road, it has since been moved to its current place at Halliday Park (pictured). It has inscriptions of the 143 men from the Mitcham riding who went to the front, and especially the 22 men who did not return home. We will remember them.
Council has held many fabulous events recently.
These include Heritage Day at Schwerkolt Cottage, our Community Dinner, Sports Awards, Business Awards, and Spring Festival at Nunawading Community Hub/ Tunstall Park. All events were extremely well attended and showed our strong and vibrant community back out and about, and together again!
Budget 2023/24
Council has changed how we engage regarding our budget. Previously, community consultation occurred in the April/May period before the adoption of the budget in June. This cycle, we have gone out over September/October, with residents able to input into the budget cycle earlier. All Councillors held consultation sessions with senior Council officers in their respective wards. My Simpson Park session was well attended. Thanks to those who had input into this process!
Infrastructure update
The Heatherdale Reserve pavilion construction is progressing well. Due to a Council resolution last year, parking sensors have been installed across Whitehorse. In Simpson Ward, 58 sensors have been installed on Whitehorse Road Service Road (29 between Lee Parade and Mitcham Road), Boronia Road Shops (19 between Beaumont Street and Canterbury Road) and Canterbury Road Shops (10 Between Boronia Road and Terrara Road). I recently held a listening post at the Vermont Village shopping strip and will work with community members to assess whether parking limits are sufficient. Please be mindful of parking restrictions!
Simpson Ward
Cr Prue Cutts 0409 867 540 prue.cutts@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
What’s on on Lake Ward with Cr Denise Massoud
As our spring weather is finally starting, I notice so many of our community out enjoying our open spaces.
The free public barbeques at Blackburn Lake and also at rear of Nunawading Community Hub are being well used and both have playspaces close to them. Junction Road Parklands is also another great spot to visit with nearby cafes. Be sure to take advantage of our facilities and enjoy the outdoors. In November there will be a Twilight Working Bee at Blackburn Lake Sanctuary on Thursday 17 Nov, 6-8pm. All are welcome. Bring a plate to share afterwards, chat and celebrate a year of successful working bees that all help to maintain our precious environment. A great vantage point for our water birds and aquatic life is Pobblebonk point at Blackburn Lake which is getting a platform upgrade currently. Go for a walk around the lake and be sure to stop and observe the water life. Maps of the walking paths are available outside the Visitors’ Centre which is also open 2-4pm Sundays. We have many great playspaces and our most recent upgrade in Lake Ward is at Cootamundra Walk which will be finished in early December so take a visit then and enjoy the new equipment.
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Image: Blackburn Lake
Taking action this National Recycling Week
National Recycling Week is held every year during the second week of November. We invite our community to celebrate this year’s Recycling Week with some simple but impactful actions: ▪ Don’t bag it! Keep your recyclables loose in your yellow-lid bin as plastic/biodegradable/ compostable rubbish bags don’t belong in recycling bins. ▪ Keep soft plastic out of your yellow-lid bin.
This includes plastic bags, glad wrap and chip packets. Many major supermarkets have disposal options for soft plastics. ▪ Explore recycling hubs around Whitehorse.
Did you know you can recycle batteries, mobile phones, light globes and x-rays at
Whitehorse Civic Centre, Forest Hill Council
Customer Service Centre at Forest Hill
Chase and Box Hill Customer Service Centre at Box Hill Town Hall? Small electronic (e-waste) items such as cords, computer devices and keyboards can also be recycled at the Civic Centre (pictured). ▪ Wishcycling is not recycling – we all want to believe certain items can be put in the yellow-lid bin, but often they can’t be. Examples include clothing/textiles or smashed crockery. It is also not okay to put chairs, pot plants or other unwanted items on your nature strip in the hope that someone might collect it. Visit our website for disposal options. ▪ When in doubt, use the Recycle Mate App or website: recyclemate.com.au
This resource will help you recycle anywhere in Australia. Just take a photo or type the name of an item and Recycle Mate will give you disposal advice specific to your location.
L More information: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ rubbish-recycling
