Melville Council Approves Cricket Pitch Clearing 200 Trees
A $4.68m project to build a cricket pitch at John Connell Reserve has been approved, sparking community outcry over the removal of 200 trees and native bushland.
A $4.68m project to build a cricket pitch at John Connell Reserve has been approved, sparking community outcry over the removal of 200 trees and native bushland.
Disability support teacher and 2024 community citizen of the year Michael 'Macca' McGoldrick has been elected to the City of Melville Council following an extraordinary election with 20.96% turnout.
The City of Melville faces service delays due to software issues affecting rating, invoicing, and planning services, with CEO Gail Bowman assuring residents of ongoing workarounds.
City of Melville residents overwhelmed by autumn leaf litter will soon access free extra bins in a 12-month trial, following a narrow 7-6 council vote to address long-standing community complaints.
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RecommendedMelville residents will receive rebates for installing CCTV systems after a dramatic council meeting that included a failed dissent motion against the mayor and a last-minute reversal.
The City of Melville will request federal support to improve FOGO systems and combat the polyphagous shot-hole borer, with motions to be presented at a national assembly.
The City of Melville council has voted to prohibit any new public memorials in parks and foreshore areas, citing saturation concerns and rising requests for memorial benches with plaques.
Low turnout at City of Melville council meetings raises questions about resident satisfaction versus apathy, with online voting issues and livestream views adding to the discussion.
Melville residents discovered an infestation of poisonous redback spiders inside children's playground equipment at Piney Lakes Reserve, raising serious safety concerns for local families.
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RecommendedCity of Melville councillor Clive Ross fails to secure review of council payments for legal representation. Motion defeated 7-4 amid transparency concerns.