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A unique and diverse City
The City of Whitehorse is located just 15 kilometres east of Melbourne and covers an area of 64 square kilometres. With a population of approximately…
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Commitment to nurturing staff
Whitehorse City Council values the contribution of its dedicated people in delivering more than 100 different services to 155,000 residents in the community. These staff…
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Year of Women in Local Government
Whitehorse City Council has conducted a range of activities and events to celebrate the Year of Women in Local Government. This program aims to celebrate the…
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An employer of choice
2010 Staff Satisfaction Survey showed an 85 per cent overall satisfaction rate with 82 per cent stated they enjoy coming to work. Key areas of…
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The Whitehorse community
Council values the ideas and contribution provided by its local community and regularly provides opportunities for feedback on proposed plans and strategies. Council also has…
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Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey
Whitehorse City Council once again came top of its class in the State Government’s Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey 2010. Council received top marks, recording…
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What the community thinks
Whitehorse City Council uses the results from a range of surveys including two annual surveys that are conducted specifically to measure resident satisfaction with Council’s…
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Community events in Whitehorse
Spring Festival The Whitehorse Spring Festival offers a free day of family fun and entertainment. More than 100 local community groups come together to showcase…
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Environmental sustainability initiatives
Whitehorse City Council recognises the importance of taking local action to ensure we live in an environmentally sustainable community and takes active steps to reduce…
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Local attractions abound
Whitehorse has many attractions for its residents and visitors to discover and experience including: Box Hill Town Hall which is a vibrant hub for community…
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Financial Sustainability
Council adopted a rate revenue increase for the 2010/11 Financial Year which allowed Whitehorse to continue to provide quality services and facilities that meet the…
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Rural health crisis costing lives
In the 21st century, distance should not be a barrier to high quality health care. But according to a recent survey of rural health consumers,…
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