A couple of weeks ago BE Net attended a workshop to support a gathering of all the groups in Ballarat that were interested in supporting and contributing to the sustainability of Ballarat. Below is an outline of the umbrella group RSA Ballarat, and some of the fabulous work they have done to date. Regional Sustainability […]
We have been aware for some time that zoning is changing across Victoria. We think its a good thing, IF we can get the correct rezoning here in Ballarat East. So inform yourself, talk to our Councillors, and talk to your neighbours. Let people know this is happening. Basically most of Ballarat East, right up […]
Here is a very smart little app for those with smart phones. its called Snap, Send, Solve and it supports residents to send information to council about issues that need to be resolved around the neighbourhood. Its free, used by over 50,000 people around Oz to report issues directly to council. Its also incredibly simple […]
Thought a quick report on the meeting for the project we mentioned here, (worldwide pilot program to roll out UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape) – was in order: Our tour started at the old Ballarat East Library in Barkly St. From there it was easy to point out the old fire station, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here is some great news sent in by a resident about workshops for individuals and community groups unable to afford professional assistance with their VCAT appeal. Please drop a comment below if you’d like to wee BE Net organise one of these locally. http://www.edovic.org.au/workshops-and-seminars/vcat-p-%26-e-appeals-workshops A workshop for planning permit objectors involved in VCAT appeals. Our […]
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 […]
We suggest the link below needs to be put as a shortcut on everyone’s laptop. As the population increases in Ballarat East, residents will be expecting the equivalent increase in services. This link enables residents to easily request services such as litter collected, graffiti removed and other things. Locals have used this link with prompt […]
Wednesday 27 February 2013 5.45pm – 7.30pm In Victoria offsets have been widely used in the context of the regulation of native vegetation clearing. Recent proposals to change native vegetation clearing rules in Victoria foreshadow a major weakening of these laws and much expanded use of offsets. This seminar will provide a critical look at […]