Thanks to the Cody family over at our facebook page for these great pics… https://www.facebook.com/ballarateast.net Koala sightings (details and photos) can be added to the Australian Koala Foundation (AKF) map at https://www.savethekoala.com/node/97/done?sid=9445
This just in from the fabulous Friends of Canadian Corridor. Sunday September 21st People from across Ballarat and district met in the Canadian Forest in Mount Clear on Saturday morning to participate in the Friends of Canadian Corridor launch of the proposal for a Canadian Multi Use Forest Park on 619 hectares of forest and […]
Earlier today a fabulous launch was held by Friends of Canadian Corridor to support the development of the forest as a state park to both protect and share this fabulous place we have that starts here in Ballarat East. More background here: http://ballarateast.online/launch-of-the-canadian-multi-use-forest-park/ Thanks to Martin Hale who was on hand to witness and has shared his […]
Today on the corner of York and Long Streets in beautiful Ballarat East, the state Labor Party announced plans that, if elected, they will declare Canadian State Forest a State Park as a way to protect it into the future. Along with the announcement came two million dollars to do the work needed to repair […]
You remember this one? The street tree that was damaged by developers? Back story here: http://ballarateast.online/did-you-see/ and here: http://ballarateast.online/york-st-tree/ A call from council to update our reporting of this. Council investigated, sent a council arborist to tend to the tree. It appears the person who damaged the tree said it was accidental and was a […]
The City of Balalrat, Community Engagement are hosting an exciting Walkability Conference ‘Improving walkability: one step at a time’ Thursday 16th October at M.A D.E from 12.30-4.30pm. We have been fortunate in securing renowned Keynote Speakers Dr Ben Rossiter, Executive Officer Victoria Walks; and Dr Jan Garrard, Deakin, School of Health and Social Development, Deakin […]
Dates for Your Diary Sunday 21th September Working Bee Pryor Park, 10.00am to 12.00pm Meet at the Notice board, bring gloves and thoughts on paths through the park. We will have a look at the path from the noticeboard to the golf course that works well and how we can make best use of the […]
Dear friend, It is time for the public launch of the “Canadian Multi Use Forest Park” proposal. Forest Park launch: Saturday September 20th 11am for 11.15 am start @ Earth Ed Centre, Olympic Ave, Mt Clear. Guided walks and BYO BBQ picnic to follow. This launch will put the proposal for the establishment of a […]
Images of the bucolic areas of Ballarat East, that are constantly under threat of over-development! Enjoy it for now though. And share your pics with us here info@ballarateast.net or on facebook facebook.com/ballarateast.net or on twitter using #ballarateast Old Sheds and plenty of room. Large expanses of beautiful green against blue. Big beautiful trees. And evidence […]
Ballarat East is getting its groove on. We have some wonderful people and businesses moving into this beautiful area, to join the current mob of Easties. This time its Sharon Arthur and her ‘Red Berry Interiors’ in Kline Street. Sharon is so happy to be here, and wants you to know she will do free […]