City of Melville

13/11/2026

Heading to the Rotary Jacaranda Festival this Sunday? We can't wait to see you there! 💜

We’re proud to have the City of Melville as a Major Sponsor of the Jacaranda Festival. 💜

The City’s support helps us bring our community together for one of Applecross’ most-loved events, filling Ardross Street with local stalls, food, music, and dance.

Mayor Katy Mair says: “The Jacaranda Festival is a wonderful celebration of our local community, and the City of Melville is proud to support it as a Major Sponsor. Our support also includes providing reusable Go2Cups and water refill infrastructure, helping reduce waste and supporting a more sustainable festival.”

Thank you City of Melville for supporting the Jacaranda Festival and our local community. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday, 15 November!

12/11/2026

How much has Melville changed in 50 years? 👀

From changing landscapes and neighbourhoods to the people who call this place home, ‘77 to Now explores our City’s story through art, historical photographs and archival material.

Celebrating the 50th City of Melville Art Award, the exhibition is a chance to look back, reflect and see Melville through the eyes of artists over the past five decades.

📍 Yagan Mia Wireless Hill Museum
🎟️ Free
📅 Until Sunday, 31 January 2027

👉 Plan your visit: https://www.melvillecity.com.au/things-to-do/events/whats-on/50-years-of-the-city-of-melville-art-collection

12/11/2026

🌏 🚨 Applications closing soon! Time’s running out to apply for the 2027 Leadership for Eco Action Program (LEAP)

It’s a chance to build skills, meet other young people and turn passion into real, local action.

🌱 Eight places are available for students entering Year 10 or Year 11 in 2027 who live or attend school in the City of Melville.

No previous leadership experience is needed. If they’re passionate about the planet and ready to take action, encourage them to apply!

⏰ Applications close 15 November 2026

👉 Share this with a young person who’s ready to make a difference. Find out more and apply by 15 November: www.melvillecity.com.au/LEAP

12/11/2026

🐞 Small creatures. Big discoveries!

Become a bug detective during Bugs in My Backyard Week, from16 to 22 November 2026. Explore your backyard, school grounds or local park and see which insects 🐝, spiders 🕷️, snails 🐌 and other tiny creatures you can spot.

📷 Snap photos of the bugs you find
📍 Upload them to iNaturalist with the date and location
🔎 Not sure what you’ve spotted? The iNaturalist community can help identify your finds

Help create a springtime snapshot of bugs across Australia 🦋 🪲, all you need is a phone/camera and a little curiosity.

Ready to get exploring? Find out how to take part in Bugs in My Backyard Week at https://bughunt.org.au/bugs-in-my-backyard-week/

11/11/2026

💛 Be a this National Recycling Week! 💛

Did you know that recyclables need to be placed loose in your recycling bin? That’s right, no bags! Let your bottles, cans, containers and paper be free to mingle and they’ll get correctly sorted at the material recovery facility.

So, always make sure your recyclables are placed:
✔️ Loose – not in bags or boxes
✔️ Rinsed and dry – give food containers a quick rinse and make sure they are dry
✔️ Lids off – lids get sorted separately!

Find more ways to be a GREAT Sort at www.wastesorted.wa.gov.au

11/11/2026

Lest we forget.

Today, we pause to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

A reminder that a Remembrance Day service will be held this morning by the Applecross RSLWA.

📍 City of Melville War Memorial, Yagan Mia Wireless Hill Park
🕥 10.30am

All are welcome to join us in remembrance.

09/11/2026

Happy Seniors Week!

This week we're celebrating the older people who help make our community stronger, more connected and more welcoming.

Through Age Friendly Melville, the City supports opportunities for older residents to stay active, informed and engaged, from community forums and fitness programs to Memory Café and social activities. Thank you to the many older residents who volunteer, mentor, participate and contribute to life in Melville every day.

Learn more about Age Friendly Melville and what's on this week by checking out our website page: https://www.melvillecity.com.au/our-community/age-friendly-melville

09/11/2026

There’s plenty happening around Melville this week! ☀️

Check out what’s coming up or head to our website to discover more events happening near you. 👇

🔗 See what’s on: https://www.melvillecity.com.au/things-to-do/events/whats-on

09/11/2026

💛 National Recycling Week is here 💛

National Recycling Week is all about being a GREAT Sort for a cleaner and greener future. This year, we're spotlighting the circular economy, where resources are reused, not wasted. ♻️

Be a GREAT Sort by remembering these simple tips:

💛 Just the five: Paper, cardboard, cans, plastic bottle and containers, and glass — once they’re clean and dry, they’re good to go in your yellow-lidded bin!
💛 Keep bagged items, soft plastics, and food scraps out — they belong elsewhere.
💛 When in doubt, don't just chuck it out

Want to know what goes in your bin? https://recycleright.wa.gov.au/a-z