Heads up about a local icon which may be all too much taken for granted. What’s new in Ballarat East, such a common thing these days. Our heritage, our community, our memories, and our contribution to the history of Ballarat is important. When I first heard about this I said ‘I’m so tired of all […]
This is a written submission by Erin McCuskey to the Electoral Boundaries Commission: “What follows is an objection, and suggestion, regarding Ballarat East. I am sure I don’t have an encyclopedic knowledge of history however what I do have is a passion for Ballarat East. Dear Electoral Boundaries Commission, Ballarat East is my home. It […]
Friends of Sparrow Ground will have 100 trees to plant this Sunday July 28th. You can register your interest on the following link or just turn up at 10 am on Richards St near the corner of Spencer Street. Many hands make light work. Great family activity. Usually takes less than 2 hours and that […]
Deb Findlay has been fighting to save what is left of the old Ballarat Orphanage. Last night the City held a mediation meeting with objectors and developers to try to come to some compromise that might respect the stories of the Forgotten Australians. Deb writes: “We had the Ballarat Orphanage/ Children’s Home MEDIATION MEETING 22/07/2013 […]
Have your say about the Railway Precinct. Should they replace the Ballarat East Station? How should it look? Or is that a terrible idea? The city is working hard to create a great city, have your say about it here: http://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay/ballarat-station-precinct-masterplan.aspx
What do you want us to tell this project team on their first outing to Ballarat East? BE Net has just been asked to contribute to a new project being developed world wide. “The City of Ballarat is part of a worldwide pilot program to roll out UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape which […]
Have you received notice, can you come? You have a right to attend this meeting if you have put in an objection, or suggestion, for how the site should be used. You can still submit an objection, or suggestion, right up until the council make a decision. Mediation meeting July 22nd, 5.30pm in the Trench […]
M.A.D.E FOR BALLARAT EAST JULY 6 – FREE FAMILY FUN DAY MADE (Museum of Australian Democracy Eureka) are inviting all their new neighbours in Ballarat East to come join them from 12-3pm for free sausage sizzle, face painting and more. Invite is in your letterbox. http://made.org/MADE/AboutUs.aspx
Thanks to eagle-eyed residents for sending in these pics… Kangas seems to be wondering where their homes are going… So close to the city, but still so rural. It’s what we love about the East. How lucky we are to have our wildlife visit, lets protect their habitat, plan our development so we can protect […]
Dear Sir / Madam The Central Highlands Regional Growth Plan is currently being prepared in a partnership between local government, state agencies and authorities. The Project Steering Committee is seeking feedback from a range of stakeholders to help develop the plan. Email notification letter – Central Highlands Find out more and submit your comments at […]