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Mar 19
2012
New Works at 5 Highvista Grove
This is an open letter from Michael Simpson, resident of Ballarat East: To all, Just when we thought we had won the battle over the proposed building of a residence to house 17 students in Highvista Grove and the dust was all but settled, oh how wrong we were. With the assistance of so many […]
Mar 15
2012
Council Meeting Report
This months Council Meeting discussed two significant developments, and a third which had many questions asked but wasn’t discussed directly. The first being the Communications Tower at Buninyong (voted down unanimously), the second had to do with development occurring in Mount Clear and Mount Helen. And then we had an old stomping ground at 315 […]
Mar 15
2012
Come along one and all…
[View the story “Ballarat East is angry my friends…” on Storify]
Mar 13
2012
Victoria Street Orphanage site
Here is some information about the soon to be ‘development site’ in Victoria Street that was once an Orphanage and school. Forgotten Australians are urging residents to rally to save the last significant buildings on the site. Trees have already gone down here yet no word on permit applications… be vigilant folks… Ballarat Orphanage / […]
Mar 13
2012
Council Meeting this Wednesday – about 315 Fussell St
Well this is the development that kick started a movement, and we aren’t finished yet. Simplistic Flashback: Developer seeks permit to erect 16 units (all the same) at 315 Fussell St Residents outraged and put up big number of objections & canvass council and neighbours Council officers approve 14 units Councillors vote proposal down Developer […]
Mar 13
2012
Need action at 213
Do you remember this one? Yes we have been here before – but no matter we will be again. This development slipped through when we only had three objections – well now the developer wants more, and more. DEVELOPMENT NUMBER: PLP/2012/48 DEVELOPER: T G Clark SITE: 213 Fussell Street APPLICATION: Development of 2 Dwellings and […]
Mar 3
2012
The Big Picture – Defining Neighbourhood Character
We’ve been working very hard to ensure this information sharing site is about the big picture for Ballarat East as much as it is about the small battles we fight everyday in our own backyards. We are keen to support a long term sustainable future for Ballarat East, and that means supporting our council to […]
Mar 3
2012
Clean Up Oz (a little bit at a time)
Local residents are invited to help clean up the Pryor Park, Eureka Street and Surrounding area. 10.30 – 12.30 Sunday March 4th 2011 Meet at Pryor Park. Please bring sturdy footwear, gloves, a bucket, hat, sunscreen etc and lots of family members and friends. Some bags and gloves will be available.
Mar 3
2012
Pryor Park News #1
Hi everyone, here is a brief update of what has been going on regarding Pryor Park.This is No 1 Pryor Park Newsletter by email and on the BE Network. Date for your diary,Sunday March 4th Clean up Australia day has been organised by Diane Chester at the park, meet at the notice board from 10.30 […]