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Mitcham Community News

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Mitcham Community News is your source for online news across the City of Mitcham.

You’ll find the latest council news, lifestyle and environment stories, and feature articles on community members and local businesses.

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Council Plans for Rates Reduction

The City of Mitcham is inviting feedback on the draft Annual Business Plan, Budget and Long Term Financial Plan 2020/21.

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Back in Business, but Relief Welcome
Back in Business, but Relief Welcome

Beauty on the Move owner has welcomed City of Mitcham’s decision to waive rent for businesses forced to close.

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Thank you to Our Volunteers and City of Mitcham Volunteer Profile

City of Mitcham has launched a campaign to recognise and raise the profile of the work of its volunteers in the community.

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Dog and Cat Registration Renewal Notices
Dog and Cat Registration Due Next Month

Dog and cat registration renewal notices for the 2020/21 year will be issued in early July.

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Councillor Stephen Fisher Steps Aside

Community leaders have paid tribute to Councillor Stephen Fisher who has resigned from Council after 29 years of service.

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Have your say on Blackwood Community Hub and Waite Street Reserve

Residents are invited to have their say on the plans for the Blackwood Community Hub and Waite Street Reserve.

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Mitcham Home to Precious Habitat

City of Mitcham is home to some of the last remnants of Grey Box Grassy Woodland, a unique endangered habitat.

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Mural Creates Cultural Connection

Aboriginal visual artist Elizabeth Close has created a mural to increase the visibility of Aboriginal culture within the comm

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Playgrounds Open
All outdoor playgrounds, exercise equipment and skate parks are open for play!

We encourage all visitors to visit our playgrounds and practice social distancing and good hygiene.

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Explore Mitcham’s Trails this Winter

The trail network is a great place to explore as the creeks come to life and the landscape greens.

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LED Building Upgrades

A LED lighting upgrade at Council’s Civic Centre and Depot is set to save over $307,000 over 10 years, modelling shows.

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Mitcham Supports Mostly Books

Mitcham bookseller Mostly Books has become the local supplier for the Mitcham Memorial and Blackwood libraries.

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Blackwood Writers Group Seeks New Members

The Blackwood Writers Group are looking for new members.

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A Guide to Mitcham’s Bike and Skate Parks

Council skate parks and playgrounds re-opened in May. See our favourite spaces for skaters, BMX and mountain bike riders.

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Supplementary Election - Gault Ward

A supplementary election will be held to fill a vacancy in Gault Ward due to an Elected Member’s resignation.

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COVID-19 Clean-up Tips
COVID-19 Clean-up Tips

As more people stay at home and ‘declutter’, we are seeing more illegal dumping on a streets and outside charity shops.

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Are You Bin Distancing?

Please make sure your bins have plenty of space to be collected.

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Volunteers reach out to isolated residents

City of Mitcham volunteers have stepped in to check on the welfare of older and isolated residents in the community.

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Community Shed Busy with Home Projects

Members of the Mitcham Community Shed used technology to share their home projects during the COVID-19 shutdown.

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Hear From Your Elected Members
Hear from your Elected Members

City of Mitcham Mayor and Elected Members write for our Mitcham Community News and discuss issues important to them.

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Reconciliation Week
Sea of Hands for National Reconciliation Week

City of Mitcham residents are being encouraged to help create a ‘sea of hands’ to mark National Reconciliation Week.

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Waite Street Footpath Renewal Underway

The new footpath upgrade on Waite Street between Gulfiew Road and Edwards Street is almost complete!

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