Altona Water Plant Offers Rare Peek Behind the Flush
Free tours of the Altona Recycled Water Plant July 25-26 offer a rare look at wastewater treatment and Agnes Denes’s spiral forest artwork. Only 160 spots – book fast.
Category: Community
Taylors Hill author’s series for young inventors launches at Watergardens
Family-authored children’s series Johnny, The Inventor completes its four-book run with a week-long signing event at Watergardens Town Centre, 29 June to 5 July 2026.
Mother-Son Duo Revives Dilapidated Richmond Edwardian Home
Gail Lee and her son Alex spent 18 months restoring a crumbling Edwardian cottage on Cubitt Street before it sold for $1.38 million on Saturday, $130,000 above guide.
Knoxfield’s Ovata estate: 400 homes and a wetland for the blue-billed duck
The Ovata development in Knoxfield will deliver around 400 homes, 10% affordable, plus purpose-built wetlands for the endangered blue-billed duck. Display suite opens mid-2026.
Vote Now in Boroondara’s Free Photo Exhibition
Sihan Jiang’s winning photograph leads the 10th annual Boroondara Photography Competition exhibition in Hawthorn, with People’s Choice voting open until 20 June.
Final Grants Help Session in St Albans Before Sunday Deadline
The final in-person help session for Brimbank community grants of up to $15,000 runs at St Albans Community Centre on 11 June, days before the medium and large grant applications close.
Knox Residents Invited to Shape Local Safety at Victoria Police Forum
Knox residents can discuss safety concerns and crime prevention directly with local police at a free community forum on 11 June 2026 at the Knox Civic Centre. No registration required.
Meet Melba Ward Councillor Meca Ho in Richmond on 6 June
Drop in for a casual chat with your local councillor about anything on your mind – from playground upgrades to development applications. Free, no booking needed, 6 June at The Learning Bank.
Free seniors’ dance at Collingwood Town Hall returns 31 May
Around 60 seniors filled the heritage ballroom last month for Dancing from the Heart, a free monthly dance session. The next one is 31 May 2026 – here’s how to book.
Queen Victoria Market food rescue hub saves 700kg for hungry families
Since April, a new hub under Shed A at Queen Victoria Market has rescued over 700kg of fresh produce and redirected it to charities feeding hungry Melburnians.