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Tree-mendous Council treasures its trees More on page 5
This photo of Cambell’s Croft Reserve in Vermont, taken by Beck Holder, was one of the winners of a photography competition.
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Working for Whitehorse
Half a century of friendship
Budget
Neighbourhood House Week
Janet loves her job so much that 35 years has gone in a flash. Page 4
Whitehorse is celebrating its sister city relationship with Matsudo. Page 7
Check out the 2021/2022 proposed budget. Pages 8-9
Make the most of what they have to offer. Page 12
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Acknowledgement of Country
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Whitehorse City Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri and all peoples of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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Mayor’s message Cr Andrew Munroe
We’ve had a significant number of community engagement projects in recent months and it has been pleasing to see people give up their time to complete our surveys, attend a forum or meeting and have their say to help shape important council strategies and programs. It is important that we hear from you, as the people who are impacted by our decisions. There is still time to help shape our future, with the survey for Shaping Whitehorse open until 16 May. We have just released our proposed budget for 2021/2022 for feedback.
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This budget takes a long-term view and focuses on some key areas including organisational transformation and financial and environmental sustainability. This budget also plans for a return to normal operations for the majority of council services, following the significant disruption and uncertainty as a result of COVID-19. I would like to thank the officers for their hard work in preparing the budget, recognising that this has been an extensive process over many months. Feedback on the proposed budget will be received until 19 May.
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May 2021
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National Sorry Day
Advocating for Whitehorse
Whitehorse City Council acknowledges National Sorry Day and will show its support for reconciliation with an event, including a livestream on Wednesday 26 May. Whitehorse City Council Mayor Councillor Andrew Munroe and a Wurundjeri Elder will raise the Aboriginal flag in the Nangnak Garden at the Council offices, where the Wurundjeri Elder will also perform a Welcome to Country. National Sorry Day is the start of Reconciliation Week, which runs annually from 27 May to 3 June.
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Bookings are essential to attend the flag raising ceremony at 1.30pm Wednesday 26 May. To attend, please phone 0408 121 127 or email Maureen.D’Arcy@whitehorse.vic.gov.au The event will also be livestreamed on Whitehorse City Council’s Facebook page.
Whitehorse City Council has continued promoting and advocating for our community’s interests with other levels of government. Council has received two grants to support our Whitehorse community. Nunawading Megamile and Mitcham Structure Plan $100,000 from the Victorian Planning Authority to continue its work on the Nunawading Megamile and Mitcham Structure Plan project. The structure plan will guide land use, built form, public spaces and access in the structure plan area between. Work will start in the coming months with stakeholder consultation. Kindergarten enrolment Families will benefit from a $10,000 Victorian Government grant to support a central kindergarten enrolment process. Parents will be able to register their interest in enrolling their child for kindergarten centrally without having to contact multiple centres.
More open space in Whitehorse Mont Albert Level Crossing Removal Project The LXRP has advised it will occupy part of Surrey Park during the level crossing removal at Union Road. We are especially disappointed on behalf of the Melbourne Baseball Club and other park users who will experience disruption despite the considerable community and Council advocacy efforts. We note the loss of open space at Lorne Parade Reserve. Council is now advocating strongly for a wide deck across the rail line rather than a narrow pedestrian bridge near the current Mont Albert Station.
The project has an opportunity to meet the open space, active transport, social and economic needs of this community. The deck proposed by Council and community (see images) would create an open space that partly compensates for the loss of other open space. It would be a place for community to gather and would support a thriving retail precinct and pedestrian use. More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/lxrp Image: Render drawn by Pat Cutri
Council recently bought 14 and 16 Scott Grove in Burwood to create a new local park. Once completed, the local park will provide a space for residents to meet, play and interact outdoors. The open space will contribute towards improving the mental, physical and wellbeing health of our community and add value to the ecological health of our urban environment. Stay tuned, consultation on the new open space at Scott Grove will be undertaken later in the year.
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May 2021
Working for Whitehorse Stop, look and listen to Janet For Janet Halley, fostering a fun and safe environment is what has kept her coming back everyday for more than 35 years. First becoming a school crossing supervisor when her daughter started attending the now-defunct Springview Primary School in Blackburn North, Janet never envisaged staying on after her daughter had left. “It never happened,” she said. “I loved my job so much that I kept going. “I am there to meet and greet the children on the way to school each morning. I make it as safe as possible for the children. “For me, it’s always a pleasure going to work. You get to really talk to people,
learn children’s names. It’s a lovely little role where you can work in your community.” Janet, 70, also appreciates what Council has done to help her stay in the role during this time, including a change of location after the family moved to Vermont South. After 18 years on Junction Rd, she has now been a fixture on Hanover Rd at Livingstone Primary School. “I’m very fortunate that Council has looked after me,” she said. “Time has gone quickly, it is quite scary. Time has flown by at a very fast pace. “For me it’s been a great experience and certainly enjoyed every minute of the journey. It is a great environment to work in.”
Fire safety in the home
Helping communities thrive
A fire in your home can be devastating – even fatal. Once a fire starts, it can spread rapidly.
Choosing to support local businesses creates local jobs and, when local businesses thrive, communities thrive. Everyone can support local businesses and there are many ways that this can be done with no financial cost. “It has never been more important to support local businesses as they recover from what has been a difficult year,” Whitehorse Councillor Andrew Davenport said. “It is time to revisit or discover what is in our backyard.” Here are a few ways to support local businesses without spending a cent: ■ Recommend and refer a business to a friend or family member. Word of mouth goes a long way. ■ Engage with a business on social media. This may include liking, sharing or commenting on a page or post or saving their post on Instagram. ■ Subscribe to a newsletter of the business.
Nirvani and Kaveri with school crossing supervisor Janet.
While the dangers of fire are real, there is a lot you can do to protect yourself, your family and your home. ■
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Write a positive review. This allows prospective customers to see what fabulous service or products a business has. It also builds its online reputation. Reach out to a business and say thank you. Small business owners appreciate the positive feedback and it boosts morale. More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ think-local-buy-local
Cooking sparked almost a third of the 143 house fires in Whitehorse during the 2019-20 financial year. Eastern District assistant chief fire officer Mark Swiney said blazes resulting in unattended fires were “fully preventable”. “It’s so important to never leave cooking unattended, even for a moment,” he said. “Unattended cooking is a serious safety risk that can result in burns, property damage and even death. Always look while you cook.” Mr Swiney also had an important message for smokers this winter: to fully extinguish cigarettes in heavy, high-sided ashtrays and to never smoke in bed. More information www.frv.vic.gov.au/home-fire-safety-0
May 2021
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Giving trees a helping hand in Whitehorse Large, old trees are treasured in Whitehorse and Council is doing its part to protect them.
To have your say on any consultations or to register your interest in future projects, visit https://oursay.org/ whitehorsecitycouncil
Whitehorse Council has acknowledged and celebrated these trees in 2002, 2006 and 2016 by recognising them under a Vegetation Protection Overlay.
Shaping Whitehorse We’re developing the Council Plan, Health and Wellbeing Plan, Financial Plan and Asset Plan, which all help to shape Council’s strategic direction into the future. This is your chance to get involved, have your say and make a difference.
As trees age, they can require more care, so Council created the Tree Assistance Fund to support the owners of these large trees to care for them properly. In the first year of the fund, 42 Whitehorse households were helped with works including pruning and removal of dead wood by qualified arborists.
Topics that we want your input into include our community’s health and wellbeing, the environment, our local economy, housing and accommodation and other matters that are important and relevant to you.
One of the recipients of the grant was this apple gum in Burwood East (pictured). Local arborist Len McKeown was engaged to care for the tree, which suffered an attack by vandals a few years ago. Len has found it rewarding to see this tree return to health because the contribution it makes to the streetscape is huge.
Feedback will be received until 16 May. Urban Forest Strategy Earlier this year we consulted with our community to gather information to assist with developing our Urban Forest Strategy. We now have a draft strategy and are seeking your feedback.
More information trees@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Picture perfect Whitehorse Council recently ran a competition as part of its Urban Forest Strategy project. The project encouraged people to share photos of their favourite tree in Whitehorse. More than 90 submissions were received and the judging panel chose five winners.
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The winning images may be used in Council promotions in the future. Thank you to everyone who submitted their favourite tree. Below: By Robyn C – This row of eucalypt trees in Wattle Park was Robyn’s sanctuary during the 2020 lockdowns Right: By Irma – Eucalyptus in Balyshanassy Park
A number of priorities were identified through the consultation, including: ■ Growing more trees and improving the quality of vegetation in our parks, reserves and on Council owned land. ■ Requiring more vegetation to be included in new developments. ■ Finding new ways to include more vegetation in built up areas. Whitehorse Councillor Prue Cutts said Council values the important contribution of trees and vegetation in making our municipality a desirable place to live, work and visit. “Trees and vegetation are so important to our liveability. Access to trees, green spaces, and parks encourages us to be more active, reduces stress, and improves our overall quality of life,” Cr Cutts said. “Now is the time to have your say on our strategy. Did we get it right? Have we missed something?” Feedback will be received until 30 May.
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Strategic Planning Projects update Council's Strategic Planning Unit is part of the Planning and Building Department and is responsible for the development of planning policies and strategies. The unit also reviews the Whitehorse Planning Scheme, including amendments to the scheme. To keep our community up to date with major strategic planning projects in Whitehorse, we publish this planning update twice each year. More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/planning-building/planning-strategies Strategic Planning Unit on 9262 6303
Tree protection controls (Amendment C219)
May 2021
Heritage Assistance Fund The fund provides grants of up to $2000 to eligible home owners and occupiers to help with the maintenance of their heritage properties. The total budget for the fund is $40,000. Current status: Of the 56 applications received in November, 21 were funded in this year’s program.
Infrastructure and Development Contributions Framework
The amendment protects trees by applying an updated Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO), Schedule 9, which will remain in place until at least 30 June. This means that all residential areas in the city now have protection controls.
Funds have been allocated to prepare a framework for the municipality. If the framework is applied in the future, contributions from new development can be used to help deliver necessary infrastructure projects.
Current status: The amendment was approved on an interim basis while the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) reviews vegetation controls, such as the SLO, in Victorian planning schemes, with the intention of establishing a state-wide approach for tree protection. A preliminary overview was released by the State Government and initial feedback provided. Further consultation on any changes are due later this year. Council will seek to extend the expiry date of the SLO9 controls if the State Government work is not completed in time.
Current status: After an extensive tender process, HillPDA has been appointed to prepare the framework. This will provide an overarching analysis and review of the factors that drive change and development in the municipality, including growth forecasts. It will determine the infrastructure needs of the municipality over a defined time period and outline how infrastructure projects may be partially funded by contributions from new development. The project may result in a planning scheme amendment to introduce a development contributions mechanism(s) into the Whitehorse Planning Scheme.
Review of Commercial 1 Zone – Tally Ho Major Activity Centre Council reviewed the Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z) in the Tally Ho Major Activity Centre in 2018-19 as to whether it is the most appropriate zone to achieve the vision for the centre as a major business and employment hub. Current status: After consultation and meetings with landowners on the review, a report was presented to Council in January recommending that a planning scheme amendment start to rezone the C1Z land to the Commercial 3 Zone (C3Z). The primary intent of the C3Z is employment generation by prioritising business growth and innovation. While supporting the recommendation, Council also resolved to review the Design and Development Overlay (DDO9) at Tally Ho. The work is due to start shortly.
Planning Policy Framework translation Under the Smart Planning reforms by the State Government, all municipal planning schemes in Victoria are being rewritten into a new thematic policy structure. For information, visit www.planning.vic.gov.au/policy-and-strategy/ smart-planning-program Current status: DELWP has provided a first draft of the translated Planning Policy Framework. Council officers have reviewed the draft policies and provided initial feedback to DELWP. The translation is intended to be policy neutral (i.e. no changes to the intent of the policies). There are ongoing discussions with DELWP about the translation process and to the importance of retaining local nuances and content. It is possible that the policy translation may be approved by the State Government via an expedited planning scheme amendment process without public exhibition.
May 2021
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Celebrating 50 years of friendship Whitehorse and the City of Matsudo, Japan mark 50 years of friendship on 12 May this year.
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sister city relationship and one of the longest running in Australia. Whitehorse Councillor Mark Lane said a sister city relationship provides an important link between communities or cities in different parts of the world.
Whitehorse and Matsudo will join together virtually in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship between the two cities. Council also produced a history publication to commemorate the significant milestone.
“These relationships provide friendship and awareness of different cultures and perspectives, which all contribute to building strong international links. Our relationship with Matsudo has supported the ongoing exchange of ideas, people and resources in cultural, educational and sporting activities, for the benefit of all involved,” Cr Lane said.
The relationship began in May 1971, making the Whitehorse-Matsudo Sister City relationship the longest running Victorian
The Fifty Years of Friendship historical publication will be available to read online later in the month.
Above: Mayor Thomas Thorpe with Mayor Masuo Miyama planting gingko trees at Box Hill Town Hall in 1979. Box Hill Historical Society.
Boite Concert: The Boîte presents 音の和 (Oto no Wa): Harmony through Music
BHCAC workshops:
Celebrate Matsudo Week Impressions of Japan – Yukiko Ueno When: Until 16 May Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Artist Yukiko Ueno presents ‘Impressions of Japan’, an exhibition to celebrate Matsudo Week in the City of Whitehorse. This exhibition features Japanese landscapes in spring, including the famous blossom trees, a striking contrast to the rugged Australian landscape. Yukiko uses the art medium of painting to express her emotions to the world around her. Using warm and vibrant colours, she creates oil paintings that truly reflect Japan.
When: 7.30pm-9.30pm, Saturday 8 May Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre
The Whitehorse Sister City relationship with Matsudo in Japan is one of Australia’s oldest sister city friendships, marking a post-war gesture of peace. In the spirit of fostering new friendships and cultural exchange, koto player Brandon Lee and his ensemble will be joined by Sarita Mcharg (sitar) and Manmit Singh (tabla) in this year’s Matsudo Week concert. In this collaboration, traditional and modern koto pieces will be infused with the hypnotic melody and rhythm of the sitar and tabla. Bonsai demonstration With instruction and advice from bonsai expert Victor Brydy, experience a display of various bonsai types and styles. Bookings essential: 9262 6250 or artspace@whitehorse.vic.gov.au by 22 May When: Saturday 29 May, 2pm Where: Whitehorse Artspace
BHCAC will be offering a number of workshops celebrating the sister city Relationship between City of Whitehorse and City of Matsudo, Japan. These workshops focus on Japanese art forms include ceramics, visual arts and crafts. 50 Years of Friendship Sister City Exhibition at Box Hill Town Hall An exhibition of gifts from Matsudo will be on display in the All Nations Foyer at Box Hill Town Hall during Matsudo Week. Images (from left to right): 1. A Japanese film crew visited Box Hill to make the film The Eucalyptus Trees Grow Up about the city in March 1974. Box Hill Historical Society. 2. Matsudo Youth Delegation in class at Koonung Secondary College in 2008. Matsudo City Hall 3. The Wadaiko Rindo Taiko drum ensemble playing at Box Hill Town Hall for the 35th anniversary celebrations. Matsudo City Hall
Proposed Budget 2021/2
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At its meeting on 19 April, Council endorsed its proposed budget for 2021/2022. This budget plans for a return to normal operations for the majority of Council services in 2021/2022, following the significant disruption and uncertainty during the past year due to COVID-19. Whitehorse Mayor, Cr Andrew Munroe said the proposed budget takes a long-term view. “The proposed budget contains specific measures to ensure the sustainability of Council’s finances and service provision. It also continues our commitment to environmental sustainability through our Waste Strategy, with the inclusion of funds to continue work on our food organics and green organics (FOGO) rollout, and continue work towards a possible waste services charge,” Cr Munroe said. “We will strengthen strategic management capabilities to improve strategic planning and performance management across the organisation, and to manage the transformation of services and organisational capability.”
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Capital Works Program This Budget provides for a $78 million Capital Works Program which includes: ■ $42.79 million for land, buildings and building improvements ■ $9.11 million for roads, bridges and off street car parks ■ $6.89 million for plant and equipment ■ $5.90 million for parks, open space and streetscapes ■ $4.43 million for footpaths and cycleways ■ $3.33 million for recreational, leisure and community facilities ■ $2.97 million for drainage improvements, waste management and other infrastructure
Community services $171 million for the continued delivery of a wide range of services to the community including sustainability, waste and recycling, home and community services, recreation and leisure, health and family services, arts and cultural services, libraries and maintenance of sports fields, parks and gardens, footpaths, drains and roads.
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Operational initiatives $6.18 million for new operational initiatives to allow Council to enhance service delivery, upgrade outdated technology, improve organisational efficiencies and ensure continued financial sustainability. $3.57 million to commence implementation of Council’s IT strategy and a new Enterprise Resource Planning System. $2.10 million for the Waste Management Strategy. $0.15 million to commence preparations for the food organics and garden organics (FOGO) service, which is planned to commence in 2022/2023.
The Draft Revenue and Rating Plan outlines how Council will raise revenue to fund its services and Capital Works Program, and deliver priority initiatives identified in the new Council Plan and Budget over the next four years. It includes the relevant assumptions, policy, and decisions of Council for each of its main sources of income in a high-level pricing policy and Council’s rating strategy. While the plan provides a four-year outlook, it will be reviewed within the next year to ensure it aligns with the Community Vision 2040, Council Plan 2021-2025 and Financial Plan 2021-2031 once these plans have been finalised. Council is now seeking feedback on the draft plan. Feedback will be received until 19 May.
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Draft Revenue and Rating Plan 2021-2025
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How to have your say on the Proposed Budget 2021/2022 Visit https://oursay.org/whitehorsecitycouncil/ proposed-budget-1 Feedback will be received until Wednesday 19 May. The proposed budget is available at www.whitehorse. vic.gov.au/Proposed-Budget and for inspection at Council’s Whitehorse Civic Centre, Forest Hill Customer Service Centre and Box Hill Town Hall Customer Service Centre.
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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
Eley Ward
Elgar Ward
Andrew Munroe – Mayor 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
Lake Ward
Mahoneys Ward
Denise Massoud 0409 230 499 denise.massoud@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Mark Lane 0435 387 526 mark.lane@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Whitehorse City Council is divided into 11 single-councillor wards. The following Councillors have been elected to serve until October 2024. By Cr Andrew Munroe
By Cr Trudy Skilbeck
By Cr Blair Barker
April did see a marked increase in community activity after the COVID hibernation.
Places where we all belong
It is worthwhile remembering in 2020, Melbournians were unable to attend ANZAC services, rather we huddled in our driveway to remember those that have served our nation.
While the weather was not particularly kind, I was pleased to launch the baton relay held by our local Rotary clubs to celebrate Rotary’s 100-year anniversary. Two batons were walked around Whitehorse by the eight Rotary/Rotaract clubs that service Whitehorse. Whitehorse relies on our many volunteer groups and organisations whose activities strengthen our community, but also no doubt enriches the lives of those involved. There are many Rotary clubs that are close to Cootamundra Ward, including Forest Hill, Nunawading, Box Hill-Burwood, Box Hill Central, Rotaract and NewGen. If you would like to get involved, let me know and I will put you in touch. Box Hill Reporter District Cricket Association Most of the association’s teams are from Whitehorse and I was pleased to attend their end of season presentation night. The 2020/21 competition started six weeks late and missed a week due to the five-day lockdown as well as reverting to one-day games, but in the end it was great that the season was able to take place and with great success. Cootamundra hosts Blackburn North CC at Koonung Oval, Laburnum CC at Kalang Park and on the border in Lake Ward Blackburn CC at Morton Park. It is also worth noting that while girls cricket is strongly on the rise, women can and do play with the men in the adult teams in the association.
Cr Andrew Munroe with Kyle Knight-Brown, Greg King and Geoff Logie-Smith from Rotary.
Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley is one of 10 Neighbourhood Houses across Whitehorse. It’s an amazing place that in one sense is coming back to life postCOVID restrictions, and in another sense has adapted and maintained deep connection points no matter what challenges have been thrown up by the past 15 months. There’s so much scope at Avenue NH@Eley for volunteering, getting creative, learning, physical movement, making friends and cultivating confidence. There’s heaps of training happening; supporting people towards managing their finances, getting a job, or further study. And there’s a lot of beautiful noise coming from the large occasional childcare centre onsite. What I find utterly compelling is that different personalities, abilities, ages, life experiences, cultures and needs all intersect. Diversity in itself encourages inclusion and more meaningfully counters isolation. The Committee of Management at Avenue NH@Eley is always open to expressions of interest. If you have governance skills or if you’d like to try some very practical volunteering, consider expressing interest in being part of this vibrant ecosystem of community development. My experience is that you get back far more than you give. We’ve received a draft Whitehorse 2040 Community Vision from our brilliant Community Panel. The first headline of that offered Vision is ‘Whitehorse is a resilient community where everyone belongs’. That’s already abundantly true in our Neighbourhood Houses. Let’s make it more true in all our places and spaces. I’m always super keen to hear what you think helps build resilience and engender belonging; please do feel free to be in touch on any matter.
I had the privilege to be invited to the Box Hill RSL Anzac Day service. It was wonderful to be able to attend the service in-person and I congratulate the Box Hill RSL on another magnificent service. There has been much speculation about the opportunities for organisations to transform their operations and embed the advances that 2020 forced on us all. Councils have never been traditionally known as places of dynamism; that changed last year. Council responded quickly and effectively to continue operations and mitigate financial burdens. I am committed to ensuring that Council locks in improvements and embraces new ways to improve services and value. Whilst government directions and controls in our lives have been unprecedented due to COVID, I suspect this in part explains the energised response to empower a community panel to develop the draft Whitehorse 2040 Community Vision. It is important for Council to listen carefully to our community in order to drive positive change. I thank those who participated. The West Gippsland Library Service has recently adopted a 24-hour access library! With a special swipe card members can access the library at any time of the day! (Librarians still support customers during peak hours). Such a step forward in convenience is enabled by new access technology and a willingness to change. I look forward to our council considering similar options not just for our libraries but for the evolution of our health and fitness facilities.
The views expressed are those of individual Councillors and do not necessarily reflect Council policy or the views of Council as a whole. 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
Sparks Ward
Wattle Ward
Terrara Ward
Cr Tina Liu 0418 121 357 tina.liu@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Cr Andrew Davenport 0407 652 145 andrew.davenport@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Cr Raylene Carr – Deputy Mayor 0400 886 889 raylene.carr@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
By Cr Amanda McNeill
By Cr Ben Stennett
By Cr Prue Cutts
The Surrey Hills and Mont Albert Level Crossing Removal Project (SH and MA LXRP) is currently under way.
Anzac Day 2021
If the sight of this empty Heatherdale Creek doesn’t set off alarm bells, it should.
This is by far the major issue for residents in the Kingsley Ward. I’m continuously meeting with the community and listening to residents’ concerns. Some early investigative work has been undertaken by the LXRP and Council is also undertaking some traffic management studies in the MA Village and surrounding areas. Some LXRP staff have now moved into the MA Village and are occupying a building in Hamilton Street. LXRP early works are expected to ramp up in the second half of 2021, moving essential services in preparation for major construction works, which are due to commence early next year. Council and I are concerned at the LXRP failing to engage directly with us. The announcement that one of the ovals and baseball diamond at Surrey Park will be temporarily compulsorily occupied, commencing from the end of this year, is extremely disappointing for Council as the landowner of Surrey Park and for its users. Council officers, Mayor Andrew Munroe, Tina Liu and myself met with representatives of the Surrey park user groups to map out a plan to support them and secure the best possible outcome for them and the Whitehorse community in the long term. Council is working with the MA traders, Surrey Hills Progress Association and other community groups to ensure the MA Village with its diverse community shopping centre remains strong through the tough disruption of construction, long into the future. If you have any concerns, I am happy to hear from you so please contact me at amanda. mcneill@whitehorse.vic.gov.au or by phoning 0435 158 360.
I attended an Anzac Day ceremony held at Halliday Park Mitcham. I was pleased to lay a wreath on behalf of Council. It was organised by the Mitcham Rotary Club in the absence of the Mitcham RSL which closed a few years ago. The ceremony was followed by a traditional gunfire breakfast at the nearby bowling club. We will remember them. Lest we forget. Meeting with Dustin Halse MP I met recently with our local MP, Dustin Halse. We discussed a number of local issues including the upgrade of Britannia Mall in Mitcham, and traffic issues at a number of key locations in Mitcham and Nunawading. I thank Dustin for his time and advocacy for funding for local projects. Sister city milestone Despite the impact of COVID around the world, I am pleased we are holding an event this month in Whitehorse to mark the 50th anniversary of this longstanding, historic and significant relationship with Matsudo, Japan. During this time there have been many primary and secondary school student exchanges as well as visits from service clubs such as Rotary and Lions, and has encouraged tourism and trade opportunities between Australia and Japan. Our relationship is one of the oldest in Australia. A relationship which started with so many like it after WWII to rebuild peaceful relations has had so many positive impacts and has stood the test of time.
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Two major pollution events occurred in this creek within five days of each other recently. The first event required those living close by to shut windows to escape persistent fumes. There were more than $100,000 in reparation costs borne by Melbourne Water, including removal of contaminated water and emptying of the creek, the first time over 30 years. The source has been located and the EPA is following up. The second event was separate and thankfully did not cause as much wide-spread damage. As Heatherdale Creek is a tributary of Dandenong Creek, I invited President of the First Friends of Dandenong Creek, Anthony Bigelow, to meet on-site with the Heatherdale Creek Parklands Advisory Committee Chair Rob Scholes and Secretary Val Turnbull (pictured below). We now have a commitment of working together going forward. The community have every reason to be outraged with these acts of environmental vandalism. Thank you to community members who contacted me and all relevant authorities. It’s great to see so many people who care so much about the environment in our local area.
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May 2021
Find out what’s available at your local Neighbourhood House Celebrate Neighbourhood House Week with the 10 neighbourhood houses in Whitehorse. Meet new people, catch up with friends and try something new. Neighbourhood and community houses provide support to people in our local communities. This includes running classes in a variety of activities, including fitness, craft, art, computers, children’s activities, educational classes, foreign languages and music. Box Hill South Neighbourhood House manager Pamela Mills said neighbourhood houses in Whitehorse provided “a continued sense of community” during the COVID-19 lockdown. “(This) was incredibly important during the long periods of forced isolation by providing online classes and social groups, weekly social welfare telephone calls, assistance with providing food and masks, books and puzzles,” she said. “This allowed people to feel connected and engaged with others, thereby lessening the impact of isolation and loneliness.” Some special events and ‘come and try’ classes will be held during Neighbourhood House Week from 8-14 May throughout Whitehorse. Check with your local neighbourhood house for times and details.
Start using technology safely Local Neighbourhood Houses are helping older people learn to connect digitally. If you’re a bit scared of technology and you haven’t used it much before, you’re not alone. Nearly three million Australians never go online and nearly double that figure have limited digital skills, many of them older people. Neighbourhood Houses across the City of Whitehorse run free Be Connected classes or one-to-one sessions where people can learn at their own pace and feel supported along the way. Be Connected is an Australia-wide government initiative for older people who want to start using technology safely so that they can participate more in life and stay connected with each other. “This is so much better than waiting for my son to help me,” said Walter, who has been
learning how to use his mobile phone for two months. “I can ask questions without feeling stupid and it’s easy to understand.” “Coronavirus has helped many people understand just how essential it is to have digital skills and how isolating and even dangerous it can be for people to not have online access,” Good Things Foundation national director Jess Wilson said. Once people get online to do the simple things, then they can move on step-by-step to paying bills, accessing MyGov or contacting family members. Training sessions are also run for volunteers to become digital mentors. To become a digital mentor, email beconnected@niech.org.au or phone 0480 155 710. Look for the 8 in the list below for the Neighbourhood Houses that offer these sessions.
Whitehorse Neighbourhood Houses Avenue Neighbourhood House @ Eley, Kerrimuir Neighbourhood House, Blackburn South: 9808 2000 or www.theavenue.org.au Neighbourhood House, Bennettswood Burwood: 9888 0234 or www.bennettswoodnh.org.au ■ Box Hill South Neighbourhood House: 9898 8270 or www.bhsnh.org.au ■ Burwood Neighbourhood House: 9808 6292 or burwoodcommunityhouse@bigpond.net.au Cottage Neighbourhood House, Clota Box Hill: 9899 0062 or www.clotacottage.org.au
Box Hill North: 9899 7660 or www.kerrimuirhouse.org.au ■ Koonung Cottage Community House, Blackburn North: 9878 6632 or www.koonungcottage.org.au Multicultural Community Centre, Louise Box Hill Town Hall: 9285 4850 or www.louise.org.au Community House: 9873 4587 Mitcham or www.mitchamcommunityhouse.org South Learning Centre: Vermont 9803 2335 or www.vslc.org.au
May 2021
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Do not pick and eat wild mushrooms Wild mushrooms are starting to grow across Whitehorse and Victoria, but residents are being warned to not pick and eat them. Mushrooms and fungus are an important part of the natural ecosystem. However, there is no home test to tell safe from poisonous mushrooms, which include the Death Cap mushroom and the Yellow-staining mushroom.
Painting schools in a new ‘light’ A program which aims to develop an appreciation of arts in our school communities is open for applications for 2022. Applications are open for a new round of the Artists in Schools Program, providing students and staff the chance to work with a professional artist. One school to benefit from the program was Koonung Secondary College. Visual Arts teacher Helen Briffa said it was “exciting” to receive the grant, as the school wanted to employ mural artist Brett Ashby (pictured above) to work with the Year 9 Urban Art class. “Face-to-face teaching enabled the students to work with Brett first-hand and be thoroughly immersed in the project,” she said. Called ‘Light’, the project embodies the emotions felt by students as they reached the end of COVID-19 restrictions. The work
ABC Takeover Melbourne competition Whitehorse City Council is proud to be supporting the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s Takeover Melbourne competition. Takeover Melbourne is an initiative from the ABC calling on high school students across
reflects all the colours, shapes and line work that interlace with each other to reveal a palpable sense of freedom and light at the end of the COVID tunnel. Mr Ashby, who was the artist in residence at the Box Hill Community Art Centre for 2019-20, said revealing the student voice was important to him. “I would highly recommend the … program to other artists. The art process is very original when working with students – I find that very special,” he said. All schools in Whitehorse are eligible for funding to hire an artist to work on an onsite art project, encompassing a visual, performance, music, literature or design focus. Applications close Friday 25 June for projects starting in 2022. More information 9262 6250 www.boxhilltownhall.com.au/discover/ get-involved/artists-schools
Greater Melbourne (and those outside formal education aged between 12-18) to share stories about their life. Takeover Melbourne will showcase the voices of young Melburnians and help them shape the future of their city. This competition provides a wonderful opportunity for our youth to be heard and to share their experiences, challenges and passions.
Consuming just one Death Cap mushroom can kill an adult, while the Yellow-staining mushroom is the cause of most poisonings due to ingestion of wild fungi in Victoria. This is because it looks similar to edible varieties found in shops. The best way to avoid sickness is to follow one rule: never pick and eat wild mushrooms. Mushrooms bought from a supermarket, greengrocer or other reputable source are safe to eat. If it is suspected that you or your child have eaten a poisonous mushroom, do not wait for symptoms to occur before seeking medical attention. Contact the Victorian Poisons Information Centre immediately on 13 11 26. Dog owners should also take particular care when walking their pet in areas where mushrooms may grow and remove any mushrooms from their yard before pets have a chance to eat them. More information Department of Health – 1300 761 874
Competition winners will have the chance to work with ABC producers to have their story featured on ABC TV, radio or online. If you know a young person with a story to tell, be sure to let them know about Takeover Melbourne. Entries are open until 25 June. More information www.abc.net.au/takeover
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Caring for the Community Giving back Colin Taylor invested his working life in the Whitehorse community – so when he retired, he thought it was the perfect time to give something back. Colin and his wife Judy have been volunteering for Whitehorse Meals on Wheels for more than eight years. The Forest Hill residents enjoy helping out once a fortnight, looking forward to the interactivity of being part of a team and the social interactions they engage in with residents and colleagues alike.
The hidden stories of health professionals A play written, directed and produced by Whitehorse residents is featuring as part of the Whitehorse Performing Arts Program 2021 Season. Grace Under Pressure is a verbatim play based on interviews with doctors and nurses about hospital workplace cultures. It particularly focuses on issues of overwork, bulling and harassment within the health profession and the kind of pressures that health workers face in their work. The key question of the piece is how do we as a society care for those whose job it is to care for us. Co-writer David Williams said the production was even more relevant now than when it was first written. “We as a society are dealing with health a very different way to a couple of years ago. All of our workplaces have changed in ways that would have seemed unimaginable,” he said. “We are very health-focused now.”
“I had the advantage of running a business in the community for a long time and I thought I’d like to give something back to the community for what they gave me,” Colin said. “So after I retired I started doing this.” Delivering up to 15 meals to Blackburn North residents, Colin and Judy said there are many enjoyable aspects to the volunteering, including the knowledge that you were out helping others and being among like-minded people. National Volunteer Week from 17-23 May is a time to celebrate the significant contribution of Australia’s almost six million volunteers. Each year these volunteers dedicate more than 600 million hours to help others. In a year when many of us have experienced increased loneliness or isolation, mental health or financial stress, volunteering can help. Volunteering connects people to others in local communities, to better mental wellbeing or to potential pathways to employment. More information www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/volunteers
May 2021
Mr Williams, who moved to Blackburn North from Sydney in 2017, said he was relishing living in Whitehorse and was thrilled to be part of the Whitehorse Season.
“The team at Whitehorse Centre is really extraordinary … there are very few theatre venues in Australia who have such a ... genuine relationship with their audience,” he said. “They have a great sense of programming works that are relevant to their local community and will be embraced.” Grace Under Pressure When: Wednesday 2 June 8pm and Thursday 3 June 2pm and 8pm Venue: One Community, Blackburn
Win tickets The Whitehorse Centre has a double pass to Grace Under Pressure on Wednesday 2 June at 8pm to give away this month. The first person to call the Box Office on 9262 6555 at 10am on Tuesday 11 May will win. More information www.whitehorsecentre.com.au
Celebrate our nurses on International Nurses Day Whitehorse Council’s nurses recognised for their work in the past 12 months. International Nurses Day is celebrated on 12 May every year. The occasion commemorates the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale and acknowledges the worldwide contribution of nurses towards people’s health. Council employs highly educated and experienced nurses who provide immunisations and Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services. One of those nurses is Pam Heselev, who said it was great to be able to see families with newborn babies at centres during the pandemic. “Families really appreciated our support and guidance,” she said.
“Clients and MCH staff adapted to COVID-19 restrictions to ensure that families were able to engage in the MCH service using face-to-face consultations, telehealth, phone calls and Zoom.” The immunisation service offers free vaccines to protect children and adults from communicable diseases. The nurses administer more than 20,000 vaccinations a year across four Council venues and local secondary schools. Maternal and Child Health staff at six family centres offer support, advice and guidance on the health and development of children aged from one week to four years old. At Whitehorse, our nurses see 1500-1600 new babies each year and about 8500 families.
May 2021
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WHITEHORSE CALENDAR Reusable goods drop off day A drive-through event for residents to drop-off their pre-loved larger household items. We accept clothing, electronic waste and larger reusable household goods. Registrations are essential for COVID-19 contact tracing purposes. When: Saturday 8 May, 8am-1pm Bookings essential: www.reusablegoodsdropoffday.com.au or 9386 8702
Parenting Information Forums Council’s Parenting Information Forum program provides information and resources to parents, grandparents and carers of Whitehorse.
When: until 5 June Where: Whitehorse Artspace More information: www.whitehorseartspace.com.au Image: Quite Nice 2019, Simon Grennan. © Courtesy of the artist.
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Whitehorse Manningham Libraries The Friends of the Library group pre-loved booksale is on again. Grab some great bargain books and help support the group’s work. All proceeds support library special programs and services. When: Saturday 29 May, 10am-1pm Where: Willis Room, Whitehorse Civic Centre More information: www.wml.vic.gov.au/ Services/events-programs
Online home composting workshops Recently started a composting system or thinking about it? Join a webinar that will cover all the basics of food waste recycling at home, from setting up a compost bin to caring for your first worm farm. Reap all the benefits of compost and worm castings for your garden and help reduce your eco-footprint as well. When: Tuesday 11 May, 7pm-8.30pm More information: www.bit.ly/3wzcDqi
Know the basics? Time to delve deeper into food waste recycling at home to understand more about the science and the environmental benefits. Join the webinar and bring your composting, worm farming and food waste recycling issues so you can be directed to some practical solutions.
School Readiness
When: Tuesday 15 June, 7pm-8.30pm. For parents of children aged 3-5 years.
Whitehorse Council provides free flu vaccination for children.
Exit and Return
More information: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ parenting-information-forums
What does school readiness mean? Is it about numbers and letters or is it being able to take turns, being able to separate from the parent and being able to concentrate? Is my child ready for school next year or should I wait until the following year? Won’t they be bored with another year of kinder?
Watch out for the flu
Workshops and exhibitions
Responding to the landscape of Box Hill and surrounds, the Exit and Return exhibition at Artspace is in part a re-framing of the area’s historical connection to the Australian impressionists. Artist Simon Grennan reconsiders the 19th century narrative of being ‘lost’ in the Australian bush.
En Plein Air Workshop Experience the process of drawing en plein air with instruction from artist and teacher Simon Grennan. Mr Grennan will take participants through the process of capturing the landscape with their own materials and offer his own insights as a practicing artist. Bookings essential: artspace@whitehorse.vic.gov.au or 9262 6250 by Wednesday 19 May When: Wednesday 26 May, 2pm Where: Schwerkolt Cottage, 2-10 Deep Creek Road, Mitcham
Good Day Sunshine – The Songs of Lennon and McCartney When: Saturday 8 May 2pm and 8pm Cost: Full $55, Conc. $52, Under 30 $30 Venue: One Community, Blackburn More information: www.whitehorsecentre.com.au
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When: Thursday 13 May, 7pm-8.30pm Where: Box Hill Community Arts Centre More information: www.bit.ly/3fM7sxk
Pruning keeps trees clear of power lines Council manages tree pruning on public land to ensure a safe distances between trees and power lines. Pruning will occur in Blackburn and Nunawading during May. Pruning is done in accordance with the Electric Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020 and also with Council’s Electric Line Clearance Management Plan. More information: www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/ naturestrips
Influenza is a highly contagious virus which spreads easily through droplets in the air from coughing or sneezing and by hands carrying the virus. Symptoms usually start one to four days after the virus enters the body. That means you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick. In some cases, severe illness and complications such as pneumonia and bronchitis can develop. As the influenza virus is constantly changing, it is necessary to get vaccinated each year. A free flu vaccination session for children aged six months to less than five years is offered. A dedicated child flu vaccination session will be held from 1pm3pm on 6 May at the Whitehorse Civic Centre. Bookings are essential. To book, phone the Environmental Health Unit on 9262 6197. Flu vaccine is also offered free to adults over 65 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and pregnant women. Please note, Council does not provide the COVID-19 vaccine. More information 9262 6197
2021/2022年度拟议预算
市议会于4月19日批准了其
2021/2022年度拟议预算。
该预算计划大多数业务和市
议会服务在2021/22年度恢复 正常。Whitehorse 市长——
Andrew Munroe 议员表示， 拟议的预算着眼于长远的发
展。他说：“拟议预算包含了 具体措施，以确保市议会财政 和服务提供的可持续性。该预 算通过实施我们的废品处理策 略......以及未来推行废品处理
服务收费的工作，以确保环境 的可持续性。”
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Whitehorse 和松户市庆祝缔 结友好城市50周年
5月12日，Whitehorse 和日本
的松户市将以虚拟方式共同庆 祝友好城市关系50周年。这
是维多利亚州持续时间最长的 姊妹城市关系。市议会也制作 了一份历史刊物，以纪念这一 重要的里程碑。
Ngân sách dự kiến cho 2021/2022
Προτεινόμενος προϋπολογισμός για το 2021/2022
Proposta di bilancio per il 2021/2022
Hội đồng Thành phố đã chuẩn thuận cho ngân sách dự kiến 2021/2022 vào ngày 19 Tháng 4. Ngân sách này được trù tính vào việc đưa hầu hết các hoạt động và dịch vụ của Hội đồng Thành phố trở lại bình thường vào năm 2021/22. Thị trưởng Whitehorse, Nghị viên Andrew Munroe nói rằng ngân sách dự kiến này được sử dụng cho mục đích lâu dài. “Ngân sách dự kiến bao gồm nhiều biện pháp cụ thể nhằm bảo đảm sự bền vững về tài chính và việc cung cấp dịch vụ của Hội đồng Thành phố. Điều này cũng tiếp tục quyết tâm của chúng tôi không làm hại đến môi trường qua Chiến lược Rác thải … và hoạt động tương lai về việc đưa ra lệ phí các dịch vụ rác thải,” ông nói.
Στις 19 Απριλίου ο Δήμος ενέκρινε τον προτεινόμενο προϋπολογισμό για το 2021/2022. Αυτός ο προϋπολογισμός προβλέπει ότι οι περισσότερες επιχειρήσεις και υπηρεσίες του Δήμου θα επανέλθουν στα φυσιολογικά επίπεδα το 2021/22. Ο Δήμαρχος του Whitehorse, Cr Andrew Munroe είπε ότι ο προτεινόμενος προϋπολογισμός έχει μακροπρόθεσμη προοπτική. Ανέφερε ότι: «Ο προτεινόμενος προϋπολογισμός περιέχει συγκεκριμένα μέτρα για τη διασφάλιση της βιωσιμότητας των οικονομικών του Δήμου και της παροχής υπηρεσιών. Συνεχίζει επίσης τη δέσμευσή μας για περιβαλλοντική βιωσιμότητα μέσω της Στρατηγικής μας για τα Απόβλητα… και μελλοντική εργασία για την καθιέρωση χρέωσης υπηρεσιών για τα απόβλητα».
Il Consiglio comunale ha approvato in data 19 aprile la proposta di bilancio per il 2021/2022. Questo bilancio prevede per il 2021/22 il ritorno alla normalità per la maggior parte dei servizi e dei servizi del Comune. Il Sindaco di Whitehorse Andrew Munroe ha affermato che la proposta di bilancio è caratterizzato da una visione a lungo termine. “La proposta di bilancio contiene misure specifiche per assicurare la sostenibilità delle finanze e dei servizi del Comune. Continua inoltre il nostro impegno per la sostenibilità ambientale attraverso la Strategia per i Rifiuti […] e l’impegno futuro per l’introduzione di una tariffa per il servizio dei rifiuti,” ha dichiarato.
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Whitehorse và Matsudo đánh dấu 50 năm Whitehorse và Thành phố Matsudo, Nhật Bản, sẽ cùng nhau chào mừng qua mạng kỷ niệm 50 năm mối quan hệ thành phố kết nghĩa vào ngày 12 Tháng 5. Đây là mối quan hệ thành phố kết nghĩa dài lâu nhất tại Victoria. Hội đồng thành phố cũng có một ấn phẩm lịch sử nhằm chào mừng sự kiện vô cùng ý nghĩa này.
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Whitehorse και το Matsudo συμπληρώνουν 50 χρόνια Το Whitehorse και η πόλη Matsudo, στην Ιαπωνία θα συναντηθούν ψηφιακά για να γιορτάσουν την 50ετή επέτειο της σχέσης τους ως αδελφοποιημένες πόλεις στις 12 Μαΐου. Ο Δήμος παρήγαγε επίσης ένα ιστορικό έντυπο για να τιμήσει αυτό το σημαντικό ορόσημο.
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I 50 anni di Whitehorse e Matsudo Whitehorse e il Comune di Matsudo, in Giappone, si uniranno il 12 maggio per la celebrazione virtuale del 50esimo anniversario del loro gemellaggio. Si tratta del gemellaggio tra città che dura da più tempo in tutto il Victoria. Il Comune ha anche pubblicato un documento storico per commemorare l’importante traguardo.