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Women's health reading and resource recommendations
See our staff picks for some of the best titles, from the practical to the philosophical and covering topics for all ages, to help you enhance your understanding about women's health. -
Ways to stay safe during summer heat
Tips for how to manage yourself and help others during extreme heat this summer. -
Ways to get active with walking in Boroondara
There are so many ways to walk in Boroondara. Find all the options available, like community walking groups, walking sports like walking basketball and nature walks. -
Water tanks
Find out which permits you need to install a rainwater tank. -
Visiting Boroondara
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Victorian Government’s new scheme for recycling drink containers
A new Victorian Government scheme, aimed at making it easier and more rewarding to recycle drink containers, launched on 1 November 2023. -
VicSmart Planning Permit applications
Fast-track your Planning Permit application by applying via VicSmart. -
Verandahs
Explore our guide to discover City of Boroondara requirements when you enhance your property with a verandah. -
VCAT appeals process
The process of appealing a Planning Permit decision to VCAT. -
Using an arborist
Tips for using an arborist to remove or prune trees, and guidelines for arborist reports. -
Top reads for National Science Week
A list of the best new science books to inspire you to experiment, invent and learn. -
Top LGBTQIA+ titles
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Titles you can borrow in our book group kits
Borrow great titles for your book group with book group kits. -
Time to celebrate our neighbourhood houses
Neighbourhood House Week in May is a great time to visit your local neighbourhood house or community centre in person or online to see what they have to offer. -
Take a sporting chance in 2024
Are you keen to get into sport this winter, but worried about the cost of club fees? -
Sustainability - read all about it!
Library staff have selected the best sustainability tips and tricks from across our collection. -
Subdividing and consolidating land
How to apply to subdivide or consolidate land. -
Subdivide land – Mandarin version (土地分割许可)
Subdivide land -
Starting school booklist for kids and parents
Explore a series of great new titles for kids and parents of children starting at a new school. -
Solar panels
Find out which permits you need to install solar panels. -
Solar discount available for Boroondara residents
For a limited time during spring, Solar Savers is offering a $500 discount per household off the price of solar systems or battery installation. -
Shop and support local this festive season
It might feel like it’s a while away, but the end of the year is fast approaching. -
Shed, garage, carport or gazebo
Check if you need a Building Permit, Planning Permit or any other permits to build a shed, garage, carport or gazebo. -
Share your thoughts on Boroondara’s parks
Help us learn which parks you visit in Boroondara, why you visit them and the benefits you get from using them. -
Seniors Club event toolkit
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Satellite dish
Understand what's involved in installing a satellite dish on your Boroondara property's roof with our informative guide. -
Retaining walls
Find out which permits you need to build a retaining wall. -
Research currently being conducted for our Annual Community Satisfaction Survey
Boroondara’s annual Community Satisfaction Survey is currently being conducted and we would appreciate your feedback. -
A to Z recycling and waste guide
Your guide to FOGO, recycling and waste in Boroondara. -
Reading advice for babies 0 to 12 months
Provide a language rich environment for your baby. -
Reading advice for early primary 5 to 8 years
Encourage your child on their journey to become an independent reader. -
Rainbow reads
Read your way through the rainbow with this huge selection of YA fiction. -
Putting a spotlight on safety during Community Safety Month
We mark Community Safety Month each October, working with Victoria Police, groups like Neighbourhood Watch, and the wider community to promote health and safety. -
Push to rebuild heritage-listed home after arson
Councillors voted to take strongest action possible to protect the burnt remains of 118-year-old Mangarra Road house, called Shenley Croft. -
Public notice – Urban Planning Delegated Committee meeting on Monday 13 November 2023 to be held in the Council Chamber
The Mayor has called an Urban Planning Delegated Committee meeting for Monday 13 November 2023. -
Public notice – Proposed discontinuance and sale of road reserve adjoining 41 McShane Street, Balwyn North
Council is proposing to discontinue and sell the 3.05 m wide road reserve at the front of 41 McShane Street in Balwyn North. -
Protected and significant trees
Find out if a tree is protected under our local laws and how to nominate a tree for protection. -
Problems with noise
Who you can contact when you have a problem with noise. -
Photo competition: put your Boroondara in frame
Inspired by your neighbourhood? Get snapping and show us why. -
Permits for subdivision – Cantonese version (土地細分許可證)
Sub-divide land (Cantonese version) -
Pergolas
Find out which permits you need to construct a pergola. -
Pedestrian access and safety improvements at the Council Chamber
We’re making safety improvements at the entrance to the Council Chamber and nearby crossing at 8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell. -
Participate in our book giving tree program this Christmas
Join the City of Boroondara Book giving tree program this Christmas by donating a new book to go to a family needing support. -
Our top books for book groups
Is your book group looking for reading ideas this year? Here are some recommendations. -
Our annual Boroondara Seniors Film Festival is back
We held a series of free movies at landmark cinemas across Boroondara, centred around our theme: 'Stories that inspire, challenge, and connect us'. -
Our response to the State Government's housing strategy
Media statement: The State Government's housing strategy and the erosion of community rights over local planning matters. -
Our Backyard Biodiversity program is back
Learn how to create a welcoming home for local birds and other wildlife in your garden. -
Organise an event on Council land
Use this guide to see what Council permission you need to hold a large event in Boroondara -
Occupying a road or footpath
Permit for storing equipment or building activities on Council land. -
A new community mural is coming to Hartwell
We’re leading a project to install a creative mural in the Hartwell Shopping Precinct.