Whitehorse City Council is committed to reducing waste generated at events, in particular single-use plastics. We have developed the Planning A Plastic Free

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At least 95 per cent of household waste from nine councils in Melbourne’s south east is to be diverted from landfill and used to create a valuable energy source

Kenton Johanson, a resident of Nunawading, has transformed his family home & garden into an efficient ‘suburban Earthship’. He has recently borrowed a home energy efficiency kit from the library to check if his upgrades have been effective and has spoken to us about his sustainability journey. Kenton believes that “values are caught, not taught” and enjoys inspiring others to get on their bikes and talking to people from all walks of life about how our choices impact the environment – whether it’s chatting with friends, family & neighbours; or raising awareness of the impacts of climate change on snowfall amongst the members of his ski club; or as school teacher of over 25 years. Read more about Kenton's journey below.

New or replacement signs may need a permit from Council prior to installation. The need for a permit depends on land zoning and the type, use, size and

Obtaining appropriate approval(s) from Council can play a critical part in the success of any business enterprise – whether you are starting a business

We talk with local residents who have embraced environmentally friendly lifestyles and practices, and invite them to give their tips on how you can do the same

You can make an online report to Council on range of issues using the links below. If you have a photo of the issue you can also lodge your report via the third

Search and view current application registers for Building and Planning Applications. In these registers, you can: search for applications by address, street

The City of Whitehorse has a number of overlays that protect trees and vegetation on private and Council land throughout the municipality. These overlays are