Here is an objection letter that went in today to council via the online site. It’s not too late, despite the date having past. The council must continue to accept them up until a decision is made – so get cracking, at least have a look at the proposal. Like Rodier St, its over development, […]
Thanks so much to everyone in the East and beyond who have supported sustainable development in our area this year. This info website has been up and happening for a year now (first post) and its success is due in no small part to the contributors to this blog with news, info, warnings about yellow […]
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 […]
You know its the beginning of holiday season when you see these: DEVELOPMENT NUMBER: PLP/2012/639 DEVELOPER: TMG Group Pty Ltd SITE: 307 York Street Ballarat East PROPOSAL : 28 dwellings Make sure you check it out, don’t wait to have a look after the holidays it will be too late… No decision will be made […]
So sorry – its been cancelled… the post below inviting you to the local Christmas Party has been cancelled – so sorry. David and Maureen have had some sad news and its all a bit late to transfer elsewhere… Please feel free to email info@ballarateast.net us to pick up any donations you had for BADGAR. […]
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 […]
The future of former Pine and Blue Gum Plantations in the Canadian Forest. Recently three Crown Land former forest plantation blocks were handed back to the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) for management. The blocks are located to the east of Geelong Road close to Mt Clear. Prior to the handback the leasee cleared […]
Local company Fifteen Trees is on a mission – to raise funds to enable 400 trees to be planted at Kinglake and Marysville. They are using Australian crowd-funding site Pozible to spread the word. The project is called 400trees. While the project now is 70% funded (with 18 days to go), it needs one final […]
So the fabulous news is the Echidna found alive after being hit by a car wasn’t seriously injured, unlike some others found by residents. Lets take this opportunity to slow down and protect our native wildlife as the human population increases. Lets also take the opportunity to thank the volunteers at BADGAR 1300 223 427 […]
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 […]