City of Stonnington, Local government district in Melbourne, Australia
The City of Stonnington is a local government district in Melbourne spanning approximately 25.7 square kilometers, bounded by Punt Road to the west and Warrigal Road to the east. The Yarra River forms its northern boundary and defines a major geographic feature of the area.
The district was formed in 1994 through the merger of the Municipalities of Prahran and Malvern, both established during the 1850s. This consolidation brought together two historically separate municipalities into the current administrative structure.
The land originally belonged to the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, whose connection to the area is reflected in local place names and heritage sites. Visitors can encounter this Indigenous heritage woven throughout the neighborhoods and their histories.
The council provides various services for residents including waste management, parking permits, and community programs available through multiple locations. To learn about specific programs or find assistance, visitors should contact the local council offices or check their online resources.
The name comes from Stonington mansion, built in 1890 and named after Connecticut, the birthplace of the builder's wife. This unexpected American connection is rarely found in Melbourne's urban history.
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