Councillor Tina Liu

Drop by Family Day this weekend! The event is organised by some of the amazing graduates of the Opening Doors program at Village Well in Box Hill, and is aimed to promote social inclusion and showcase our wonderfully diverse Whitehorse community! It should be a fun-filled day with a variety of activities. Lets show some support! ❤️

🌎 Our Climate Response Strategy 2023-2030 and Climate Response Plan 2023-2026 were adopted at the Council meeting last night!

Along with other environmental sustainability strategies, they will support us to take a leadership role in addressing climate change as part of our Community Vision.

Our Climate Response Strategy targets are:
· Maintain carbon neutral status for corporate emissions
· Source 100 per cent renewable electricity for Council operations by 2025
· Achieve net zero corporate emissions by 2032
· Aspire for net zero community emissions by 2040

Learn more (and read the Strategy and Plan) here: https://bit.ly/3QYi1yb

👏 Thanks to our community for being part of the journey to bring this to life!

📌❗️Customer Service Centres

Incredibly disappointing decision by Council last night, in relation to closing Box Hill Town Hall Customer Service Centre and Forest Hill Customer Service Centre.

In my view it is short-sighted, and given Box Hill Town Hall's historical, civic and cultural significance, and located in the main activity hub of Whitehorse, the decision limits people's choice and accessibility to Council-related information and services, particularly those in the community who need it the most.

I ran an alternate motion to look at extending the operations for both Box Hill Customer Service Centre and Forest Hill Customer Service Centre until at least 2025 (this is in line with Forest Hill Customer Service Centre's lease expiry date), and also called for a report back to Council to investigate the option of a front-of-house information desk / counter at Box Hill Town Hall. Unfortunately it came down to a casting vote and was voted down.

My focus now will be working with Officers to ensure that there is at the very least a front-of-house reception / information counter at the Box Hill Town Hall.

Thank you to everyone who completed the survey and provided valuable feedback.

For those who are interested, the meeting, including the full debate on this matter is on the Council website and can be accessed via the following link:

Archive Meeting | City of Whitehorse Webcast Archive of council meetings.

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It was a pleasure to attend Louise Multicultural Community Centre’s (LMCC) AGM with the Mayor Cr Denise Massoud. Great to hear that LMCC has bounced back from the impacts of the pandemic / lockdowns, and is going from strength-to-strenth, providing valuable programs and services to our diverse community.

LMCC has also successfully co-delivered a number of outreach programs, including partnering up with local neighbourhood and community houses, engaging positively with vulnerable residents/communities.

Well done again to Jennifer, Klaudia and the amazing LMCC team - including the tutors, staff and volunteers - on all their wonderful achievements over the past twelve months.

⏰UPDATE: HomeCycle is now fully booked.

Less than 2 weeks left to book your HomeCycle collection – the last collection is on the 6 December, so get in quick!

Now is the perfect time to donate household items in good condition to reduce items collecting dust, not being used or being sent to landfill. It is one way to support local charities and relief organisations this year.

Book your collection today 👉 https://bit.ly/3utYzBV

🧐 When was the last time you checked what to do with things you no longer need?

📱♻ The RecycleMate app is amazing!

🌍🔄💿 From which bin to put it in, and alternative ways to recycle things like batteries, xrays, and e-waste, it’s got you covered. You can even take a snap of packaging and it tells you what to do with it!

To get the app click here 👉 https://bitly.ws/ZMXj

Did you know that the Heritage Trail is planted throughout Whitehorse? 🚶‍♀️🔎 It is waiting for you to explore! Lean about the history of your local area while enjoying the fresh air. 🌳⛅️This sign at Box Hill Gardens explains how the gardens used to be the Rogerson family's paddock. 🐴 Challenge yourself and find all of the signs on the map: https://bit.ly/3SGV3OB

It was great to visit CarePlus Burwood for its Opening. This newly refurbished facility will focus on aged care and those with disabilities. It is important and extremely encouraging to see more healthcare facilities and services in Whitehorse that are accessible and look to serve our diverse population, including CALD communities.

Congratulations again to Chair Su and the CarePlus Group on the Opening!

It was a pleasure to attend the official Grand Opening of Australian Senior Connected Care (AUSCC) community hub in Box Hill.

Congratulations to President and Founder Kris Chau, AUSCC team and its wonderful volunteers. They are to be commended on their ongoing work in multicultural senior healthcare - including providing the vast range of supportive services and programs - which will benefit many senior residents in Whitehorse and beyond.

Congratulations to newly elected Mayor Cr Denise Massoud and Deputy Mayor Cr Andrew Davenport on their recent appointments. I look forward to working with you in the year ahead.

Thanks to outgoing Mayor Cr Mark Lane and outgoing Deputy Mayor Cr Prue Cutts for their work in the past year.

Congratulations to Cr Denise Massoud for being elected as our new Mayor, and Cr Andrew Davenport as Deputy Mayor at tonight's Mayoral Election meeting.

"I feel privileged to lead this Council over the next 12 months and we should be feeling proud of what we have achieved so far and our team effort", said Cr Massoud on election night.

The new Mayor thanks Cr Mark Lane and Cr Prue Cutts for their leadership over the past 12 months.

Wishing all those who celebrate it, a happy and wonderful Diwali 🪔

Great to be at the Persian Festival again this year at the Box Hill Town Hall.

Well done again to House of Persia and their wonderful 200+ volunteers on another fantastic and vibrant event.

@ Box Hill RSL Remembrance Day Service

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Congratulations to all the nomineees, finalists and winners of the Whitehorse Excellence in Business Awards. Well done and thank you to Chair Kathy Collier, Jacky Wright, Whitehorse Business Group team, judges and sponsors for hosting another amazing event. It was a great night MC-ed by Anthony ‘Lehmo’ Lehmann, recognising the wonderful achievements of our Whitehorse business community.

🥳 Congratulations to all the 2023 Whitehorse Sport and Recreation Awards winners.🏆

👏 Thank you all for positively contributing to Whitehorse's sport and recreation.
In their honour, we celebrated their achievements with Whitehorse City Council Councillors, the Whitehorse Sports and Recreation Reference Group (WSRRG) members, and our community at an official awards ceremony last week hosted by Whitehorse Mayor Cr Mark Lane and sponsored by Deakin University.

Learn more about the winners here:👉 https://bit.ly/WCCSpAw

🌟 Winners List 🌟
🏅 Sportsperson of the Year: Kay Lin Meacco, Whitehorse School of Physical Culture
♿ Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability: Col Pearse, Nunawading Swimming Club Inc.
🌟 Junior Sportsperson of the Year: Michael Ginaylo, Taketani Judo Academy & Melbourne Jiu-Jitsu Academy
👔 Coach of the Year: David Ramsdale, Blackburn Football Club
🔖 Official of the Year: Simone Hallett, Nunawading Basketball Association
🤲 Volunteer of the Year: Melissa Collard, Whitehorse Colts Football and Netball Club
🎓 School of the Year: Emmaus College
🏀 Team of the Year: Nunawading Girls U14.1 Basketball Team, Nunawading Spectres Basketball Club
⚾ Club of the Year: Blackburn Orioles, Blackburn Orioles Baseball Club

A pleasure to attend the 2023 Fun Taiwan Festival Melbourne, which has returned this year to Queensbridge Square.

The periodic rain today could not damper the wonderful energy, cultural performances/activities and delicious food.

Well done again to all involved!

Have you been planning to book your ticket to our "Managing Anxiety" workshop tomorrow evening?

Here's the link directly to the registration form so you can do it right away!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/717475838547

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Got clothes you don’t want with lots of life left in them yet? 👚 We’ve got the perfect solution. Come along to our Drop and Shop Clothing Exchange for the thriftiest way to get your fashion fix 💰

📍 Box Hill Town Hall - Lower Hall - 1022 Whitehorse Road Box Hill, VIC 3128
📆 Sat, 28 Oct 2023
🕛12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Discover how it works and book your place today 👉https://bit.ly/3tHyleA

💚This free event is part of our Smarter Living Series in partnership with Manningham City Council.

Suburban Rail Loop Advocacy Feedback closes on 29 October. You’re invited to share your thoughts on Council’s ‘vision’ for new public spaces in Box Hill that are likely to be developed as part of the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL). SRL is the Victorian Government’s planned 90km rail loop connecting all

Great to join the Melbourne Baseball Club @ Arthur Field Surrey Park this past weekend for the triple header and the first pitch! Thanks again for having me! 😊

⚾️ ARTHUR FIELD ⚾️

We hosted our first triple header of the year this weekend…

We had the privilege of having MCC Commitee Member and Sporting Sections Chair .7 along side Councillor Tina Liu throwing the first pitch to kick start an epic day of baseball.

The Women’s section kicked off the proceedings with a tight game against coming second in a 3-4 defeat.

The Mens 2 and 1’s followed with the final match being played under lights 💡

Unfortunately all three teams were defeated on the day.
It’s only week 2 so we have a long and promising season ahead of us!
Thank you to all of you that came out to support such a big day of baseball.

To all out volunteers thank you so much for all your hard work and time, none of this would be possible without each and everyone of you!

Congratulations to my Councillor colleagues Cr Raylene Carr & Cr Andrew Munroe and Cr Andrew Davenport & Cr Denise Massoud for their 15 and 10 years respectively of service in local government. It was a pleasure to join them as they were recognised and received awards for reaching these special milestones.

♻️ Great news, Whitehorse residents! ♻️🍕

We've got some exciting updates on our recycling efforts! Did you know that you can now toss your pizza boxes into your recycling bin? 📦🍕

Thanks to our dedicated service provider and their new equipment, it's now safe to include those pizza boxes with a few grease stains in your yellow-lid bin for recycling! 🌟

This small change can make a big difference in reducing waste and promoting sustainability in our community. ♻️🌍

Learn more about this fantastic update in this month's Whitehorse News: https://qrco.de/WCC_WHN 🗞️

@ 2023 Whitehorse Spring Festival

(with special cameo from the Mayor)

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners of the 2023 Whitehorse Sports Awards.
Thank you again to the Whitehorse Sport and Recreation Reference Group members and Officers for their work and ongoing support. It was also a delight to have Kevin Sheedy join us and speak at the event.

Full house at the Round’s Official Opening last night. Whitehorse’s new performing arts and functions centre will continue to provide spaces for people to connect, learn, create, perform, entertain and be entertained.

It was a pleasure to attend the Double Ten celebrations, hosted by the Springvale Chinese Ethnic School.

A great evening with various Asian community groups and friends from across Melbourne.

🏆 Nominations are OPEN for the 2024 Whitehorse Civic Awards! 🏆🌟

Know someone outstanding? We want to hear from YOU! 📢

Nominate for:
Citizen of the Year
Young Citizen of the Year
Community Achievement Award

Recognize those who make Whitehorse a better place! 🏡✨

Young Citizens must be under 27 on 26 Jan 2023. Community Achievement Award celebrates community participation champions! 🙌

🗓️ Nominations close Fri, 17 Nov 2023, at 5 PM.
👉Find out more https://qrco.de/wcc_CA

Join us in honouring the winners at the Australia Day Concert! 🎶
🗓️ Fri, 26 Jan 2024
🕕 6 PM - 10 PM
📍 The Round, 379-399 Whitehorse Rd, Nunawading

** Update: This warning has been updated. Stay informed with current information: https://emergency.vic.gov.au **

WATCH & ACT - RIVERINE FLOOD - Move to Higher Ground
Incident Location: Yarra River from Coldstream to Warrandyte
Issue Date: Wednesday 04 October 2023, 11:08 am
Next Update: Wednesday 04 October 2023, 11:00 pm

More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/ #!/warning/30328/moreinfo

This Moderate Flood Warning is being issued for Yarra River from Coldstream to Warrandyte.
- The Yarra River catchment has recorded rainfall averaging about 89mm in the upper part of the catchment and about 34mm in the lower part of the catchment since 09:00 AM Tuesday 03 October 2023.
- Rainfall totals of 5-10 mm is forecast for the catchment for Wednesday 04 October 2023.
- Water levels of the Yarra River and Watts Rivers at various locations are rising in response to the rain.

Yarra River from Coldstream to Warrandyte:
- The level of the Yarra River at Yarra Glen is currently at 2.79 metres, below the Minor Flood Level (4.10metres). It is expected to around above the Moderate Flood Level (4.60 metres) overnight.

Act now - take actions immediately to protect your life and property, and move to higher ground.

2023 Whitehorse Seniors Positive Ageing Festival kicked off with the Seniors Expo at the Round this afternoon. It was great to see friends from local community groups and organisations, including Surrey Park Model Boat Club, Chinese Stroke Support Group, U3A and many more!

There are various free seniors programs / events throughout this month, for more info, visit: https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/things-do/festivals-and-events/seniors-festival

Enjoying a nice cup on International Coffee Day @ my local.

We have many great cafés in Box Hill and Whitehorse - so worth checking out and supporting! ❤️☕️

Supermarket & Café




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It was a pleasure attending the Melbourne Moon Festival this afternoon held in Box Hill Mall. Well done to Melbourne Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce 墨爾本台灣商會 President Andrew Shen, committee, volunteers and all those involved in the event.

Well done to all those involved in the design and development of this well-utilised and much-loved community space! 👏👍

Exciting news! 🏆🌟

🎉 Announcing that the Nunawading Community Hub has received a prestigious award from the Chicago Athenaeum! 🌆✨ This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our incredible Whitehorse staff and our commitment to serving the community.

Congratulations to the Whitehorse team and fjcs Melbourne for their remarkable contributions in achieving globally recognised design excellence in public architecture. 🏛️🌿

The International Architectural Awards stand as a symbol of distinction in the design world, celebrating innovation and creativity on a global scale. This year, the Whitehorse Nunawading Community Hub stood out among a record number of projects, highlighting its significance in the realm of new buildings, landscape architecture, and urban planning. 🏙️🌳

The recognition from an international jury of esteemed designers further solidifies the exceptional nature of the Nunawading Community Hub. 🌍🏅

We are proud to offer this remarkable space to all Whitehorse residents and community groups. 🏘️🤝 We are excited to continue creating an inspiring environment together!

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