Did we get it right? Tell us what you think about the Dale's Park Draft Concept Plan
	The first phase of consultation for the future renewal of Dales Park in Oakleigh South is now complete and we are very excited to let you know that a draft concept plan has been prepared and we are eager to receive your feedback about it!
	Soldier beetle swarms in Kingston
	Heat health alert issued for Thursday 29 November 2012
	Mordialloc Creek Dredging
	The dredging of the Mordialloc Creek Stage 2 is set to commence next month with contractor Thiess Services.
	Summer fun for everyone
	Summer is on its way and as the sunny weather draws you outdoors, head down to Kingston’s magnificent foreshore and wander over to find one of Kingston’s Mobile Food Vendors who operate from the beach parking area.
	Carols by the Bay to be headlined by internationally renowned Aussie star
	Kingston welcomes Cr Ron Brownlees OAM as the City of Kingston’s 16th Mayor
	The taste of success at business women’s luncheon
	November Forums: Time to check in! Have you told us your ideas for Kingston?
	Waves family event in support of local charity
	Election results for Kingston Council
	Provisional election results for Kingston Council
	Media response: Bullying Allegations
	Response to media reports about allegations of bullying
	Community Safety Month - Harmony Soccer Cup
	Community Safety Month provides Victorians with a chance to take part in activities and learn how to make local communities safer places to live and work.
	'Like' Kingston Youth and Family Services and win
	Kingston Youth Services is running a competition where we invite young people to check out our page, 'like' us, and then email.
	Kingston invites applications for Youth Festival Grants
	Kingston City Council is seeking applications for its Youth Festival Grants Program.
	A new way of gardening
	Learn how raingardens are changing the way Australians think about their outdoor environments at a special Kingston event with gardening guru Jane Edmanson on Tuesday 9 October.
	New initiatives at Southland for Kingston youth
	Looking for a job? Fancy a free hot chocolate? Feel like hanging out with some friends and playing pool?
	Keeping safe in Kingston
	On 3 October, Aspendale Gardens Community Centre will host the state-wide launch of Community Safety Month. The launch will include displays from emergency services and fun activities for families.
	Cheltenhams history in the making
	Have you been wondering what's happening in Charman Road, Cheltenham behind the railway track fence? All will soon be revealed.
	Smalltalk Playgroups
	Playgroups
	Celebrate Mental Health Walk
	Come and enjoy a Walk along the beach to show your support for the 6th Annual Celebrate Mental Health Walk, which will be held on Wednesday 10th of October as part of Mental Health Week festivities.
	Get Active at the Seniors Festival
	Not sure how to use an iPad or iPhone? Want to check out a Zumba class? Keen to learn some clever ways to reduce your energy bills? Or maybe a mystery bus tour, wetlands walk, vintage toy display, or a gardening workshop are more your cup of tea? These are just a few of the fantastic activities on offer at this year's Kingston Seniors Festival, which runs throughout October.
	Carrum Foreshore Precinct - Work in Progress
	Following public consultation with local residents in March, 2012, a public meeting on 27 March, 2012 and a second round of public consultation in May, 2012, work has commenced on landscape elements of the Carrum Foreshore Precinct Plan.
	Getting around Kingston in a sustainable way
	Getting around your local community just got much easier, thanks to the new Kingston TravelSmart Map.
	Celebrating the transformation of Chelsea’s Victory Park
	Learn how to protect your business online at an internet security seminar
	Local talent set to shine at Battle of the Bands 2012
	Celebrating 150 years of local government
	The Grange Playground Redevelopment - Have your say
	As part of Council's Playground Renewal Programme, a landscape concept plan has been prepared illustrating proposed playground redevelopment works at The Grange Reserve, on Osborne Avenue in Clayton South.
	Olympic fever in Kingston!
	Update: Chelsea Train Station Arts Project
	Renovated Tom Johnston Pavilion a major boost to the sporting community
	Tickets selling fast for the Kingston Charitable Fund Gala Dinner
	Free electric wheelchair and scooter safety workshop
	Changes to planning zones
	FUSE Productions crew on the hunt for new members
	Learn how to keep your house warm this winter at a free workshop
	Does Love Hurt? A Forum on Domestic Violence
	Beach Renourishment - Beach Closures
	As part of Councils commitment to improve the foreshore, Kingston Council in partnership with the Department of Sustainability and Environment, will be undertaking beach renourishment works at Mentone beach and Aspendale Beach. As a result of the works, sections of the Kingston Foreshore will be closed to the public.
	Kingston Gambling Consultation
	Council wants to know more about people’s views towards gambling, particularly Poker Machines and the impacts of problem gambling in the Kingston community.
	Artist impressions of the new Carrum Surf Life Saving Club
	Works have begun on the new Carrum Surf Life Saving Club, which will provide excellent facilities for the Club as well as serving broader community needs.
	The Good Living Project
	The City of Kingston in partnership with Bayside City Council has successfully secured $566,042 in funding from the Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA), Commonwealth of Australia, under the Healthy Communities Initiative to deliver the Good Living Project by June 2013.
	Tickets are now on sale for The Ball
	Kingston Council and the City of Greater Dandenong are proud to be presenting The Ball for people with disabilities on Saturday, 18 August 2012 at Springvale Town Hall in conjunction with The Tiara Project, BodyFlight DanceSport Specialists and Scope.
	Kingston's Cat Show
	Cat owners in Kingston are encouraged to enter their beloved pet in the inaugural Domestic Cat Competition as part of the annual Kingston Cat Show on Sunday 10 July at the Mordialloc Community Centre.
	Seagull issues at Namatjira Park Wetlands
	Council to appeal VCAT ruling on TPI’s planning permit to the Supreme Court
	Draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2012-2016
	Council are in the process of finalising the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2012-2016 and invite you to review the document and provide any feedback.
	Northern Extension of Mornington Peninsula Freeway
	VicRoads is undertaking a study to assess the need, benefits and impacts of providing a future road in the reservation for a northern extension of the Mornington Peninsula Freeway
	Council’s playgroup takes out national award
	Dale's Park Development Plan
	Located on Warrigal Road, Oakleigh South this large park was bequeathed to the former City of Moorabbin for use as a women's sporting and recreational reserve. Today it is used by over 1800 female netball participants all year round as well as young children, their parents/carers, as well as dogs and their owners.
	New modern facility for residents of Northcliffe Lodge
	The City of Kingston will explore opportunities to improve residential aged care in Kingston through a public 'expression of interest' process for the potential sale of 60 bed licences attached to Council's Northcliffe Lodge in Edithvale.
	VCAT decides to extend permit for TPI’s Fraser Road landfill
	Victorian Lifeguard of the Year goes to John Zakharia from Waves Leisure Centre
	Expression of interest - Sport and Recreation Reference Group
	The City of Kingston is seeking Expressions of Interest to fill of ONE vacant community member position on the Sport and Recreation Reference Group.
	The Thin Green Line: Free documentary screening
	Have your say on Council’s Draft Family and Children’s Strategy 2012-2016
	Proposed Dog Off-Leash Park - Reg Marlow Reserve, Mentone
	Council is considering a proposal to establish a fully fenced, off-leash dog exercise park within the Reg Marlow Reserve, Mentone.
	Heatherton Park Playground and Park Refurbishment
	As part of Council's Playground Renewal Programme and after working with the Friends of Heatherton Park and the local community, a landscape concept plan has been prepared illustrating proposed playground and park refurbishment work at Heatherton Park, Ireland Road in Clayton South.
	Vacation Care Enrolments
	Vacation care is delivered at five school sites across Kingston. Bonbeach Primary, Dingley Primary, Clarinda Primary Southmoor Primary and Mentone Primary. A variety of art, craft, and sporting activities are planned for the children with Workshops and Excursions included, giving the children the opportunity to explore their interests and try new experiences.
	Help raise funds and change lives in East Timor
	Get to know people from other faiths at the Kingston Interfaith Network dinner
	Helping older drivers stay on the roads
	Free child restraint checking day
	Push Start Battle of the Bands: Applications now open!
	2012 Harvest Kitchen Bake Off sponsored by The Good Guys Moorabbin
	Free workshop on green cleaning
	Council postpones event after world record is quintupled
	Rabbit Control Works for Bonbeach and Chelsea Foreshore
	Kingston Council would like to notify the community of rabbit control works to be undertaken on the Bonbeach & Chelsea foreshore.
	Matthew Bergen from Parkdale Primary School elected Junior Mayor
	The City of Kingston's Youth Services team was proud to once again continue its long and unique tradition of electing a Junior Mayor.
	Mental health and wellbeing grants on offer
	Council awarded for improving planning processes
	Kingston and Waves Leisure Centre support the ANZAC spirit
	Kingston's Waves Leisure Centre is offering retired and serving defence force personnel a range of special offers during the week of ANZAC day.
	Proposed Ecological Control Burns at Bradshaw Park
	A controlled burn is scheduled for Bradshaw Park on Friday 13th April with the process to commence at approximately 10.15am.
	Free creative writing workshop - book your place now
	Kingston Network of Community Groups Forum
	Mentone and Aspendale beaches to be renourished
	Kingston Council and the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) are pleased to announce that sand renourishment works will be undertaken at two of Kingston's beaches.
	Kingston Junior Mayor election
	Council appoints Scott Harrison as City Organist
	Audit Committee - Expressions of interest
	Kingston City Council is seeking an independent, suitably qualified member of its Audit Committee for a 3 year term.
	Have your say on how Council looks after domestic animals
	Kingston Council is reviewing the Domestic Animals Management Plan and calling on the community to provide feedback and tell us any about issues relating to animal management.
	Information alert: Tree removal at Heatherton Recreation Reserve
	Council would like to inform residents that eight mature eucalyptus trees had to be significantly cut back at Heatherton Recreation Reserve on 23 March 2012.
	Ecological Control Burn at The Grange Heathland Reserve
	Announcing the winners of Lens Mist
	Kingston Council presents the Garage Sale Trail 2012
	City of Kingston hosts Chelsea ‘Skate of Mind’ event
	Kingston Libraries’ Easter School Holiday Program
	Big crowds turned out for Mordialloc by the Bay
	Planned Ecological Burns
	Council's Natural Resource Area team is planning to undertake two ecological burns this autumn (the exact date will be weather dependent but will probably be late March/early April).
	Council calls on community to help end graffiti attacks at Bicentennial Park
	Access and Equity Grants Program - applications now open
	Community groups supporting Kingston residents from multicultural or Indigenous backgrounds, and people with a disability have until 29 April 2011 to apply for funding through Kingston Council's 2010-2011 Access and Equity Grants Program.
	Learn to swim classes for families in need
	Helping young people become safer drivers
	Aspendale Tennis Club’s new court surface is a hit
	Nominate now for Australia Day Awards
	Do you know an outstanding person or group in the Kingston community? Perhaps a committed young volunteer or a group that quietly achieves great results? Then Kingston City Council wants to hear from you.
	Many hands make light work for Clean Up Australia Day
	Council awards $7.1 million for projects in Mordialloc
	Applications for Kingston’s Community Grants program now open
	Strengthening Clayton and Clarinda through technology
	Exciting weekend of food and music on offer at Mordialloc by the Bay
	Council condemns flying of Nazi flags as unacceptable publicity stunt
	Mentone and Aspendale beaches to be renourished
	Big Green Short Film Competition
	Keys Road Reserve to receive a $170,000 sports lighting upgrade
	Artz Blitz is back and it’s celebrating 15 years!
	New members sought for the Kingston Interfaith Advisory Committee
	Reg Marlow Reserve – open for play
	Bigger and better Clarinda Library to officially open next week
	Learn how to start your own business at a workshop in February
	Free ranger talks and activities in the park
	Cash flows in for water projects
	Stellar performances made for a fantastic World Music Festival
	Kingston Council 2012 Australia Day Award Winners
	Village Committee meetings kick off next week
	Did you know that Council offers a free tree pruning collection service?
	Kingston children read more than 3700 books over summer
	Improving health as easy as a walk in the park
	Be prepared for the hot weather to continue
	Australia Day in Kingston
	National Year of Reading to be launched with live radio broadcast
	Trial road closure at Eulinga Road to improve safety of school children
	Hidden camera trial to catch litterbugs
	Asbestos contamination in Kingston
	Entries closing soon for photographic competition
	Have your say on plans for an exciting new playground in Mentone
	Volunteer drivers sought for Kingston Council’s Delivered Meals and Volunteer Transport programs
	Council activates contingency plans to clean up fallen trees
	Your local library is the place to be this summer
	Kingston Libraries are the 'cool' place to be this summer for more reasons than one.
	Make your mark and go in the draw for an iPad2
	Kingston Council is offering chances for the community to make their mark on a high-level document that sets the agenda for the next 25 years in Kingston and go in the draw to win an iPad2.
	Keep Kingston beautiful: free graffiti removal kits
	Kingston Council is again offering free graffiti removal kits and graffiti removal wipes to local residents, community groups and businesses as part of the Graffiti Free Kingston project.
	Mentone Racecourse Reserve - Playground and Park improvements
	As part of Council's commitment to improving playgrounds and public open space, an exciting plan has been developed to construct a new play space at Mentone Racecourse Reserve on Glenelg Drive in Mentone.