Eastsider News

Travel

Travel – Australia and internationally

Posted here are articles written by Carmel McNaught recording her travels both in Australia and abroad. The photo of penguins in Antarctica was taken by Carmel. Journey to the Centre of Oz Carmel McNaught This reflection is based on a recent five-week camping trip to Australia’s Red Centre with my…

Eastsider News18 February 2024

Planning Sustainability

Planning – environmental and neighbourhood protection

Box Hill Precinct Plan Vincent Mennilli JP and Greg Buchanan The state government’s planning vision for Box Hill is to consolidate the activity centre as a residential and employment hub with more people living close to public transport, jobs and other services. To achieve this Box Hill is earmarked for…

Eastsider News13 February 2024

Music

Camberwell Music Society

The Camberwell Music Society was formed in 1963 to provide the local community with the opportunity to hear quality live music close to home, at a reasonable cost in a friendly atmosphere. The concerts soon became a regular feature of Camberwell’s musical life featuring Melbourne’s leading musicians and many promising…

Eastsider News4 January 2024

Boroondara Climate change Local Government

Boroondara’s Climate Action Plan

An ambitious but underfunded Climate Action Plan Julie Mulhauser In 2021 Boroondara Council declared a climate emergency and adopted an ambitious Climate Action Plan. As part of this plan, it set several aspirational targets for the community to be carbon neutral by 2035. These included a target of 60% net…

Eastsider News24 November 2023

Culture, Creativity, Learning, Achievements Science

Science is everybody’s business

Science is everybody’s Business Are you someone who is curious about the world around you, stands in wonder or bemusement watching and listening to what is happening in nature? Then you have the makings of a scientist, a person who is looking to discover how this beautiful world works. For most…

Eastsider News17 November 2023

First Nations

Voice to Parliament

The Voice to Parliament It is with deep sadness that we accept the result of the Voice Referendum. We thank the people who wrote articles on this issue for publication in Eastsider News. They were well argued and heartfelt calls for Australia to accept the generous and gracious offer given…

Eastsider News20 September 2023

Housing Planning

Speakers Corner – Planning policies and regulations

Planning policies Planning regulation in Victoria is the responsibility of both the State and local government. Planning covers many aspects of our neighbourhoods and strongly influence how these areas look and function. It is an issue of great concern to our readers. Our contributors have sent us many articles that…

Eastsider News19 September 2023

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