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Kingston urges motorists to save lives not time

Published on 23 January 2023

Kingston Council is urging drivers to ‘save lives, not time’ and drive slowly around school crossings in a new road safety campaign launching to coincide with the start of the new school year.

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Kingston Farmers Market to relocate

Published on 23 January 2023

Kingston Heath Reserve is the new home of the much-loved Kingston Farmers’ Market.
The relocation from Highett is necessary to ensure the market can continue to operate, as works are expected to begin on the Suburban Rail Loop East in Sir William Fry Reserve from late this year.

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Innovative year-round input on budget

Published on 19 January 2023

Community ideas for new services, initiatives and projects to be considered for annual budgets will be captured 365 days a year thanks to the new innovative Talking Kingston community consultation.

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Revitalising the Follett Road streetscape

Published on 13 January 2023

Kingston Council is delighted to announce that Carla Gottgens has been awarded the commission to deliver public art activations along the Follett Road streetscape in Cheltenham.

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Historical clock switched back on

Published on 12 January 2023

The historically significant Nylex clock in Mentone has been fully restored and is back displaying the time and temperature.

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Independent panel to assess new planning rules

Published on 15 December 2022

New planning zones and updated rules for Kingston (Amendment C203) will proceed to an independent planning panel for assessment early in 2023.

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Contract awarded for Peter Scullin playground

Published on 14 December 2022

A new regional playground at Mordialloc's much-loved Peter Scullin Reserve is another step closer, with contractor Yellowstone Landscaping Pty Ltd appointed by Council to undertake the project.

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The future of the former Don Tatnell Leisure Centre

Published on 14 December 2022

Kingston Council is set to proceed with the demolition of the former Don Tatnell Leisure Centre in Parkdale.
After serious structural issues were identified, the centre was closed in February 2020 on the orders of the Municipal Building Surveyor. Further expert inspections and reports undertaken since that time have confirmed the failure of the building, determining that it can’t be retained.

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Exciting changes for Kingston Awards Program

Published on 12 December 2022

Kingston’s awards schedule for 2023 is being aligned to coincide with significant State and National celebrations.

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Improvements on the way at Kingston Heath Reserve

Published on 08 December 2022

Kingston is moving forward with a sporting facility improvement plan for Kingston Heath Reserve.
The plan, that is set out in three stages, was the subject of an extensive round of community consultation in September and October, with over 80% of respondents expressing strong support.

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Latest news

Kingston urges motorists to save lives not time

Kingston Farmers Market to relocate

Innovative year-round input on budget

Revitalising the Follett Road streetscape

Historical clock switched back on

Independent panel to assess new planning rules

Contract awarded for Peter Scullin playground

The future of the former Don Tatnell Leisure Centre

Exciting changes for Kingston Awards Program

Improvements on the way at Kingston Heath Reserve

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