A study into biodiversity across our municipality Published on 03 October 2022 Earlier this year we engaged ecological consultants, Practical Ecology, to create a Biodiversity Inventory & Corridors Study of the municipality. The Study will help to inform the way Council works within our urban environment, from our plantings to future strategic land acquisition and building projects. Tagged as: , Environment, News
Enhancing biodiversity at Malvern Valley Golf Course Published on 29 September 2022 September is National Biodiversity Month and we’re promoting the importance of connecting with and caring for nature in all its diversity. To celebrate we wanted to let you know about the fantastic biodiversity enhancement work occurring at Malvern Valley Public Golf Course, thanks to the hard work of our Parks Unit. Tagged as: , Environment
Council moves towards a circular economy approach to waste management Published on 20 September 2022 Thank you to everyone that provided feedback to help shape City of Stonnington’s first dedicated Waste Strategy. On Monday 12 September 2022, Council adopted the Towards a circular economy, Our Future Waste Strategy (2022-25). Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, News, Waste
Stonnington retailers adopt three-R philosophy Published on 14 September 2022 The City of Stonnington is fast becoming recognised for being home to a host of unique retailers and organisations, who have taken the leap and stepped outside of the box to embrace a ‘recycle, reuse, re-love’ philosophy to clothing retail. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, Environment, Waste
City of Stonnington looking for 10 businesses to go full circle Published on 12 September 2022 City of Stonnington is inviting expressions of interest from small to medium businesses to take part in Go Full Circle; a free eight week program to discover a circular economy approach to business operations. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Environment, Events & Activities, News, Waste
City of Stonnington celebrates National Tree Day Published on 24 August 2022 To celebrate National Tree Day, Council’s Sustainable Environment and Parks Units hosted three successful school planting events and put on the ‘Adopt-a-Native-Plant’ Giveaway’ for the Stonnington community on Sunday 31 July. Tagged as: , Environment
Show off your waste! Published on 16 August 2022 City of Stonnington residents are encouraged to take part in the Keep Australia Beautiful Contain Your Waste Challenge, starting 15 August 2022. The Challenge will see many of us trying to keep the kind of waste that will end up in landfill to the capacity of only one container. Tagged as: , Environment, Waste
Celebrate National Tree Day 2022 at the Adopt-a-Native Plant Giveaway Published on 26 July 2022 Thinking of adding something different to your garden or potting something new for your balcony this weekend? Come along to the City of Stonnington’s Adopt-a-Native Plant Giveaway this Sunday, and adopt some native wildflowers, grasses or groundcovers to add a bit of variety to your outdoor space. Tagged as: , Environment, Events & Activities, News
One step closer to being a recognised walkable city Published on 12 July 2022 Stonnington is one step closer to being a 'recognised walkable city where pedestrians are at the heart of how the city operates', following adoption of the Stonnington Walking Action Plan at the 11 July 2022 Council meeting. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Environment, Health & Lifestyle, Improvement Works, News