Accountability and Integrity in Government
An accountability crisis Accountability Round Table In a well-functioning democracy, Government must be held accountable by the Parliament and members of parliament act in the interests of their constituents and the nation. Democracy should serve everyone in Australia, not just those with access to decision-makers. The benefits of being an…
The Faces of Greythorn Statues
The Faces of Greythorn Statues The history of Greythorn comes alive with the installation of six iconic statues which chronicle the development of this unique precinct nestled within North Balwyn. From the 1900s when the area was a highly productive citrus orchard, to being home to a violet farm, a…
Eastsider News23 April 2022
Platypus in KooyongKoot (Gardiners Creek)? Graham Ross and Geoff Williams
Can we return the Platypus to Gardiners Creek (KooyongKoot)? Gardiners Creek (KooyongKoot) is a significant tributary of the Yarra River that flows through a highly urbanised landscape. Various initiatives have recently been announced to restore environmental values along the creek. These include the formation of the KooyongKoot Alliance, in which…
Eastsider News2 April 2022
Kaydon Court Flats Camberwell
Save Kaydon Court Flats, 1 Cooloongatta Road, Middle Camberwell Anne Kemp Kaydon Court Flats were built between 1955-66 and were designed by well known and highly regarded Architects MacKay & Potter, (who also designed Hosies Hotel at 1 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne), and the foyer of the Olympic Swimming Pool in…
Eastsider News1 April 2022
Eley Road Retarding Basin
Eley Road Retarding Basin…A lost opportunity? Graham Ross. Convenor KooyongKoot Alliance Something doesn’t smell quite right at Eley Road Retarding Basin. Not that members of the public could find out the source, because this patch of green space, is ringed by a 3-metre high chain link fence hung with signs…
Eastsider News13 March 2022
South Surrey Park – Ursula Povey
Have you discovered South Surrey Park yet? – Ursula Povey Since our COVID-19 restrictions began, lots of other people have discovered South Surrey Park, a linear park following Back Creek from Riversdale Road to Union Road. It has been a favourite spot for walking and exercising the dog and the…
Eastsider News27 December 2021
Protect our post-war past – Robin Boyd
Protect our post-war past – Philip Goad On 17 August 2020, the Urban Planning Special Committee (UPSC) of the City of Boroondara voted to recommend two houses of the late 1940s – one in Balwyn, the other in North Balwyn – both designed by architect Robin Boyd, be nominated for…
Eastsider News28 November 2021
Safe streets for active transport
We’d all like to live on a safe street. A place where you can walk, the kids can play, and where it’s safe to ride a bike. Chris Trueman What makes a street safe, that’s the question? The simple answer is to make them “people friendly” rather than giving preference…
Eastsider News26 November 2021
Demolition of our heritage continues – Boroondara
Demolition of our heritage continues Boroondara Heritage Advocacy and Protection group People in Hawthorn are angry about the limitations of heritage protection and lack of support from authorities to protect their heritage streets. An example is Wattle Road Hawthorn which was rezoned for residential growth and is experiencing demolition of…
Eastsider News17 October 2021