Judy sent this in, she says: “these guys wander over here quite often, but I had the camera handy today. He was really crunching into the stone , obviously getting a bit of ant nest. He had rolled the stone over.”
Recently we met Judith from the Ballarat Observatory at the Friends of Canadian Corridor gatherings. We were really interested in the information she had on light pollution and how lucky we are in Australia to be able to view our amazing night sky. Did you think everyone in the world had the ability to view […]
What can you imagine for Ballarat? People are asked to submit their wishes in 100 characters or less in three areas: things you love things you can imagine things you want to retain You can do it here online http://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/about-council/haveyoursay/ballaratimagine.aspx Or on Facebook or Twitter with the hash tag #ballaratimagine The collectors were also at Backyard Tasters last […]
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Ballarat South Community Hub Governance Group The Ballarat South Community Hub Governance Group is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for community members to join the group in 2013. The role would be as an advisory member in a volunteer capacity on the Governance group which meets every two months. Expressions of Interest […]
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 […]
We are so lucky to be living with a forest in our area, its like our own Central Park, and really could be as great, famous and fabulous… If we care enough. We know from the new group Friends of Canadian Corridor that the forest is at a cross-roads for what will happen in the […]
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