It’s difficult to believe that there is only one comment made on this plan so far. This area is the gateway to Ballarat and contains a major wildlife corridor. We think its because people don’t know about it. Did you? The “Woodman’s Hill Gateway Precinct Master Plan” response by the Friends of the Canadian Corridor […]
This is a report from Deb Findlay who is leading a protest about the demolition application on the Orphanage site. Click here for background and updates. “There were a small crowed very proud crowd I must say, to what and why I called a meeting. However it was side tracked by the media a litte. […]
After a request for clarification about how the request for demolition can proceed when there are no plans for what will happen with the site and the processes at work on the old Orphanage site, the council have responded with this explanation: ‘There are two separate planning processes relating to the site– the current permit […]
The sadness of this image sent in by a local is devastating. Taken at Nerrina today. Looks like its been there a while. Hopefully the residents have taken note of who did it and reported it to the over-worked City Compliance Officer.
An opportunity to walk along some of the trails on top of the forest near the Recreation Road Mt Clear area at your leisure. Mingle with locals and experts who are interested in a forest future for the Canadian Forest. Look at the resilient vegetation in the creek and observe the re-vegetation after the latest […]
UPDATE: This just in from the City: “You may have heard, we are extending the advertising period for the demolition application at the former Damascus site given the sensitivity relating to the site and number of potentially interested parties. We are extending for an additional two weeks – to Monday 20 May. We are sending […]
Dear Be Net, I spotted this little Echidna in Brown Hill while taking a (rare) bike ride. Must get out on the bike more often. Cheers Colleen
Some fabulous images are starting to come in from people on their walks around our beautiful area, this is what we are here to protect. This little echinda was discovered wandering on the corner of Fussell and Spencer
This is a letter in from Margaret T, a new resident to Ballarat East. Dear BE Net, I am writing to you in the hope that you may be interested in intervening to save a tree. This cypress is approx. 90 years old, gives much shade from the western sun, a landmark a historical marker […]
We need to share what we have in order to protect it. We need to let people know whats special about Ballarat East and why it is worth protecting. Please send us your images of special things at your place, the wildlife, the trees, the ambiance, and we will post it here. You can find […]