Details of a permit currently being applied for to vary tree protection. This will not be considered by the City Planning Department until March 12th 2013. The “Detailed View ” on the eServices site are not very detailed. APPLICATION NUMBER: PLP/2012/946 DEVELOPER: S Melotte SITE/s: 7, 9 & 17 Stockade Street Ballarat East PROPOSAL: […]
Morning, and what a lovely day here in the East… again… All Objectors to the over-development at 307 York Street have received notification of a mediation. Therefore it’s still not too late to get you objections in, you have up until the day of the mediation to get them in and to attend the mediation. […]
Wednesday 27 February 2013 5.45pm – 7.30pm In Victoria offsets have been widely used in the context of the regulation of native vegetation clearing. Recent proposals to change native vegetation clearing rules in Victoria foreshadow a major weakening of these laws and much expanded use of offsets. This seminar will provide a critical look at […]
The Canadian Forest was under deep discussion last night as 75 people gathered to learn and share thoughts about 300 hectares of cleared pine and blue gum plantation blocks being handed back to the Victorian government by the East Victoria Plantation company. “Keep it in in public hands!” – was the resounding call of […]
Come and join the Community Forum about Canadian State Forest: Thursday February 14th 7pm to 9pm Earth Science Centre, Olympic Avenue, Mt Clear Organized by the Friends of Canadian Corridor… Dear friend, Below is a flyer announcing a forum on possible opportunities for the future planning and options for a group of former Canadian Forest […]
This just in from a local. “Just letting everyone know that there have been some daylight burglaries in the area forcing entry to houses and stealing small electronic and electric devices jewelry and perfumes etc.. Be aware of anyone coming to your house asking for someone who doesn’t live there or looking for a lost […]
Just a reminder the FoCC (Friends of Canadian Corridor) are having their second meeting this weekend. You’ll remember them from previous post here about the protection of land near the Canadian State Forest. FoCC has formed and is now gathering facts and ascertaining the level of community interest in the future management of the land. […]
The Re-Discovery of the Ballarat Orphanage’s Arthur Kenny Avenue Ceremony DVD is now available at a small cost, by contacting Sharon Guy Heritage Center email- sguy@cafs.org.au or Ph- 03 533733392
Recently in the East we had a documented rescue by BADGAR. After the fires they continue to help wildlife injured and they need your help. “Hi BE Net we am just wondering if you could please put a little ad on the Ballarat East site for us please. We need gauze , cotton buds, cotton […]
Today in the local paper The Courier, page 21, historian Anne Beggs Sunter told of developments happening around Ballarat, both good and not so good. She wrote about what people are doing to get involved in the process. Ballarat East Network (BE Net) was acknowledged for doing lots of work bringing the community together over […]