Media Releases
Working with the media is an effective way to inform the community about important issues and upcoming events.
Media Advisor: p 9581 4633, m 0457 541 100 or e media@kingston.vic.gov.au
Councils seek a smarter solution for household rubbish
20 March 2020
Kingston Council and 15 other councils from Melbourne’s south-east have launched the first collective tender for advanced waste processing solutions that will process household rubbish instead of sending it straight to landfill.
Temporary closure of some Council facilities
17 March 2020
The City of Kingston is temporarily closing its public libraries and recreation centres from tomorrow to try to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus within the community.
Kingston’s 2020 Woman of the Year announced
6 March 2020
A tireless advocate for the vulnerable in the community has been named Kingston’s 2020 Woman of the Year, at a ceremony celebrating International Woman’s Day. June Rea accepted her award from Kingston Mayor Georgina Oxley.
Kingston’s Pet Expo a purr-fect day out for families
6 March 2020
Animal enthusiasts, pet owners and their four-legged friends are invited to Kingston Council’s annual Pet Expo. The much-loved free event is on Saturday 4 April from 10am–2pm at Kingston Heath Reserve in Cheltenham.
Mentone Life Saving Club to get $14.5 million upgrade
28 February 2020
Kingston Council has given the green light to an estimated $14.5 million redevelopment of the Mentone Life Saving Club facility and foreshore precinct, following extensive community consultation.
Don Tatnell Leisure Centre will close due to major structural issues
25 February 2020
Don Tatnell Leisure Centre has been closed after serious structural issues were found at the site, making it unsafe for use. Council was saddened to close the centre, which has served the community for 40+ years, and will now plan a new aquatic and leisure facility to serve the community.
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