Eastsider News

Gardening

Growing Orchids in Melbourne

Growing Orchids Spring in Melbourne heralds an abundance of flowers, new plant growth and orchid shows put on by various Orchid Societies. The Eastern Kulin Seasonal Calendar refers to Guling Orchid Season which approximately corresponds with the month of August.... To read more of this interesting and informative article by…

Eastsider News15 September 2023

Photography

Local Photographers

We at Eastsider News have discovered the level of amazing photographic talent that exists in our region. Featured below are some of the many we have received from our contributors. Photographs by Gill Bell A wintery moon. Gill Bell Canterbury Sports Ground. Gill Bell Canterbury Sports Ground. Gill Bell A…

Eastsider News14 September 2023

Creative people Inventors Music

Local writers and other creative people

Eastsider News is fortunate to have amongst its readers and supporters many creative people in a variety of fields. Some of this material has been published and is available for purchase. Some have been published for the first time in an edition of Eastsider News. The featured image is of…

Eastsider News15 August 2023

Artists Box Hill

Local Artists

Thank you, Year 10 Art students at Box Hill High School for telling us about the role the Box Hill area played in the development of the beautiful Australian form of Impressionism. Scroll down to read an article by two of the students, Kelly Lai and Olivia Dufty. And keep…

Eastsider News12 August 2023

Greythorn History and Heritage Local Neighbourhoods

Celebrating our neighbourhoods

Celebrating our neighbourhoods Eastsider News covers many strong and interesting neighbourhoods in the eastern areas of Melbourne with which people have strong connections over time. We want to celebrate these neighbourhoods and to help people get to know them better. The Faces of Greythorn A great reason to visit the…

Eastsider News6 August 2023

Local Neighbourhoods Walking

Max’s walks

Maximillian von Schnauzer, our very handsome 4 legged correspondent takes you walking around our local neighbourhoods and further afield. We are grateful to Ruth, Max's two legged companion, for keeping us updated on his perambulations. My Favourite Walks: Blackburn Bushland Corridor Maximillian von Schnauzer Hi, my fellow four-leggeds, how are…

Eastsider News22 July 2023

Consultation Local Government

Have your say: local government consultations

Whitehorse Manningham Boroondara Local Government Consultations Community Consultation over your local Council’s Annual Budget Eastsider News The budget of any organisation is an action plan to translate its vision and mission statement into specific projects, programs, services, activities. At the government level, only municipal councils are required by law to…

Eastsider News1 July 2023

English language

Mind your ‘English’ language

Mind your ‘English’ Language Instalment 1 Marie Pietersz The first of several tutorials where the author will discuss some common mistakes made by writers using English to communicate. The ‘Queen’s English’ (or should it now be the ‘King’s English’), is a term used to describe a form of English traditionally…

Eastsider News20 June 2023

Poetry

Poetry for children

Corinne and Marjory We at Eastsider News want to express our gratitude to Corinne Fenton and Marjory Gardner for allowing us to publish their poems and illustrations. These two very creative people were a feature of many of our first 15 editions. They were a perfect team with Marjory's illustrations…

Eastsider News31 May 2023

NE Link Transport

Speakers Corner: North East Link

The North East Link: an introduction The North East Link (NEL) is a freeway-standard road being built by the Victorian Government. It will link the Metropolitan Ring Road (M80) in Greensborough to the Eastern Freeway at Bulleen Road. The project is jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian governments. The…

Eastsider News13 May 2023