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Educational Bodies Future generations Tertiary education

Swinburne University’s Model United Nations Club

Swinburne University’s Model United Nations Club John Mosig I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with a charming and enthusiastic young man who leads a project that could put Swinburne University on the global map. Mashood Ashan is the President of the University’s Model United Nations Club (SwinMUN). As…

Eastsider News30 May 2025

Reminiscences and memories

A blast from the past – participating in the 1970 Round Australia Ampol Trial

A blast from the past - participating in the 1970 Round Australia Ampol Trial Clarke Ballard The proposal by Rotary to set up a Satellite Club based on police members (which I thoroughly endorse) reminds me of an episode in my mis-spent youth, 1970 to be precise. At that time…

Eastsider News29 May 2025

Educational Bodies Sustainability

Local Schools shine as Sustainability finalists

Local Schools Shine as Sustainability Finalists Sustainability Victoria Three local schools, Box Hill High School, Camberwell Grammar School and Kew High School have been named as finalists in the 2025 ResourceSmart Schools Awards. Box Hill High School has been nominated as a finalist in the Emerging School of the Year…

Eastsider News27 May 2025

Parklands and nature reserves

Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve

Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve Gay Gallagher and Glenys Grant. Yarran Dheran Nature Reserve is 7.4 hectare of indigenous bushland in the north eastern corner of the City of Whitehorse, only 20 km from the CBD. It is situated on the southern bank of the Mullum Mullum Creek, a rarity among…

Eastsider News26 May 2025

Reflections and meditations

Reflections on ancient stories

Thank you, Owen Clark for sharing your insights into the wonder of story telling and how we can learn so much through careful reading about living in peace and harmony in this overwhelming world. Owen was born in Chinchilla, Queensland. After finishing his secondary schooling at Toowoomba Grammar School, he…

Eastsider News25 May 2025

Metropolitan Activity Centres Planning

Planning – Victorian State Government policies

Victorian Planning Provisions: Amendments The Victoria Planning Provisions (VPP) is the source document containing standard provisions which may be selected and included in Planning Schemes in Victoria. The VPP includes the State Planning Policy Framework, standard zones, overlays, particular provisions, general provisions and definitions. Recent announced amendments to the Victorian…

Eastsider News25 May 2025

Seniors' health

Reflections on Ageing

Reflections on ageing Carmel McNaught I have had a wonderful summer. I decided that three-quarters of a century was a life milestone that needed to be celebrated in style; it was a party night I will always remember. Friends and family came from far and wide, including a collection of…

Eastsider News24 May 2025

Artists

Portraits with Passion: George Petrou

Portraits with Passion: George Petrou Sal Dugan Imagine a man with a passion for history and humanity, an exceptional talent for observation and an ability to wield a paint brush with care and flair, and you’re likely to come up with an artist, more specifically a portraitist. And this is…

Eastsider News24 May 2025

Environment

Speakers Corner – Climate Change

Our community has demonstrated a profound love of our environment and its ecology, and a deep concern over climate change, and issues of sustainability, adaptation and mitigation including preservation of our tree canopy, diversity of our flora and fauna and planning amongst other aspects of this significant topic. We have…

Eastsider News23 May 2025

Climate change Elections

Will this election deliver for the climate? That’s up to us

Will this election deliver for the climate? That's up to us Christina Ding During the recent federal election, one thing remained constant: the Australian spirit—the belief in fairness, opportunity, and a better future. As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared, the ‘Australian populace has chosen Australian principles.’ But part of that…

Eastsider News22 May 2025