Media Releases
The City of Kingston issues media releases to inform the community about important issues and upcoming events.
We also distribute 'Kingston Your City', a quarterly magazine, to every property in the municipality and issue Kingston News, a free monthly enewsletter. Previous editions can be viewed here.
Kingston's Media Advisor can be contacted on: p 9581 4633, m 0457 541 100 or e media@kingston.vic.gov.au
The ‘Art Pass, Reimagined’ will commence in early 2022
23 December 2021
Chelsea will soon be home to a significant new piece of work by artist Anu Patel: the ‘Art Pass, Reimagined.’ It pays homage to Anu’s original piece ‘the Art Pass’, which had to be removed as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project’s station redevelopment works in Chelsea.
Pet owners supported through new strategic plan
21 December 2021
Kingston is giving extra support to local pet owners including 12 months’ free first registration for your pet, review of mandatory desexing age, extra patrols of off-lead areas plus animal shelter support for victims of family violence.
Seeking community feedback about changing our local laws
15 December 2021
Proposed changes to Kingston’s Community Local Law are open for public comment to seek community views on key issues including backyard firepits, footpath trading, derelict buildings and nature strip maintenance.
Join the fun on Kingston’s Tinsel Trail
7 December 2021
Christmas is almost upon us, so it’s time jump on Kingston’s Tinsel Trail. A wonderful shimmering trail of activities, events, eye-catching neon installations, and competitions are spreading across the city – and you’re encouraged to join in the fun.
La Niña warnings to prompt flood preparedness across Kingston
6 December 2021
Following the Bureau of Meteorology’s recent announcement to expect La Niña weather patterns over the coming months, Kingston Council is contacting local community groups, sports clubs and schools to remind them to be prepared.
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