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 […]
Another new development, this time at 420 Richards St. DEVELOPMENT NUMBER: PLP/2012/878 DEVELOPER: Dickson Hearn Pty Ltd SITE: 420 Richards St APPLICATION: Staged five (5) lot subdivision and removal of four (4) native trees Advertising/Submission Period from 17/12/12 to 17/01/13 You can check it out here by: Go to: https://eservices.ballarat.vic.gov.au/ePathway/Production/Web/ Click on: Town Planning Applications Select: Town […]
Welcome to Lucy our newest resident in Ballarat East… She is a strong sentinel looking out over all of her domain, her wild orange dress does not move with the wind, yet her eyes will follow all those who move through her field of vision. ‘Lucy’ by Mark Schaller (2004) is a large wooden chainsaw […]
Hello Easties and supporters, As we are all aware the planning here is non-existant. And with new regs coming in this year that will affect zoning, its time for us to put up (because we will not shut up)… Here’s how it will work… Each week a post will be put up asking you a […]
A local has just sent this though. Such an interesting idea she wanted to pass it on. Its not a fab website, but an interesting idea, Easties might like it, maybe even the whole of Ballarat should think about it (White Flat, Golden Point, Canadian forest). http://www.england-in-particular.info/parishmaps/m-index.html Parish Maps. The idea is the community lists what […]
Below is an article from Catherine King local MP who talks about the safety of children and vehicles close to home. She states that town planners need to take this issue into account. Here are some photos that have taken around the place, not necessarily Ballarat East. We love the one of the basketball rings […]
Commemorate and celebrate freedom and diversity The battle of the Eureka Stockade in Ballarat East on Sunday 3 December 1854 has become a powerful symbol of democracy and the spirit of freedom in Australia. Every year, Ballarat commemorates the events of Eureka with a program of activities with something for everyone, from talks and historical lectures […]
Dear Be Net, This is the Preserve White Flat Group and we’d like to let people know that it’s likely that the council will be making a decision on the future of White Flat Tuesday the 14th of November, however this will be confirmed prior. If we lose at council, and of course we are […]
Sustainability & Urban Wellbeing Community Forum Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree Saturday 3 November 2012 1 to 4 pm Gold Coin donation requested Proceeds to The Ballarat Foundation Sustainability & Urban Wellbeing Project Cherie Draper, Ballarat Environment Network Issues relating to biodiversity, health, water and growth. Creating a shared vision for […]