Here is a letter from Ron Marshall who lead the charge on the first proposal on Rodier Street. Check out the background here. http://ballarateast.online/topics/dev/23-rodier-street/ DOES THE NEW DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR 23 RODIER ST PASS THE TEST? (a discussion piece from Ron Marshall) I contend the 14 dwelling Development proposal at 23 Rodier St contained in […]
The good folks in Rodier Street, and all people who previously objected to this development, have been informed of a revised application for 23 Rodier Street. You will remember this proposed development as it was rejected by Council, and rejected by VCAT. Read the background here: http://ballarateast.online/topics/dev/23-rodier-street/ The major change is a reduction of units […]
Ballarat East Residents will be attending VCAT on Monday to advocate for appropriate development in the East. The application relates to a 37 lot subdivision at 809 Wilson St on the edge of the Canadian Forest. You can read more about that here. If you value the unique environmental character of Ballarat East we would […]
Heads up about a local icon which may be all too much taken for granted. What’s new in Ballarat East, such a common thing these days. Our heritage, our community, our memories, and our contribution to the history of Ballarat is important. When I first heard about this I said ‘I’m so tired of all […]
This is a written submission by Erin McCuskey to the Electoral Boundaries Commission: “What follows is an objection, and suggestion, regarding Ballarat East. I am sure I don’t have an encyclopedic knowledge of history however what I do have is a passion for Ballarat East. Dear Electoral Boundaries Commission, Ballarat East is my home. It […]
Friends of Sparrow Ground will have 100 trees to plant this Sunday July 28th. You can register your interest on the following link or just turn up at 10 am on Richards St near the corner of Spencer Street. Many hands make light work. Great family activity. Usually takes less than 2 hours and that […]
What a sorry tale here from Gary about what you think might happen, or what you assume will happen, or what you believe might happen is not what happens… Likely BE Neters are reminded of a similar more public protected tree? In the comments please tell us what you would like to know from the […]
Deb Findlay has been fighting to save what is left of the old Ballarat Orphanage. Last night the City held a mediation meeting with objectors and developers to try to come to some compromise that might respect the stories of the Forgotten Australians. Deb writes: “We had the Ballarat Orphanage/ Children’s Home MEDIATION MEETING 22/07/2013 […]
Thought a quick report on the meeting for the project we mentioned here, (worldwide pilot program to roll out UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape) – was in order: Our tour started at the old Ballarat East Library in Barkly St. From there it was easy to point out the old fire station, the […]
National Tree Day is next Sunday 28th July 2013… And Schools Tree Day in Friday July 26th 2013. Trees, for developers, can often be seen as just a hindrance to progress. I hear chainsaws going off in Ballarat East every day, it makes my heart hurt… So lets turn it around and celebrate our trees.. […]