Voters plead for integrity Ken Coghill Demands for integrity in government are emerging as a key concern in voters’ minds. Opinion polls and chats with friends and neighbours all confirm that Australians want public funds and political powers treated as entrusted for use in the public interest. Those we elect…
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…
Rail crossing removals Surrey Hills Progress Association After years of frustration, people in Surrey Hills and Mont Albert, as well as people who drive through those areas, were pleased when the State Government announced that the Union Road and the Mont Albert Road railway crossings were to be removed as…
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…
A house and people of historic significance – Hasan Hassan In October 2017, a developer bought 83-87 Dorking Rd Box Hill North and in June 2019 they submitted two applications to re-develop this site. The house has a Council Heritage Overlay and five magnificent 100 year old Monterey Pine trees…
Keeping in touch – a win of sorts… Hasan Hassan This is a follow up to the Eastsider News story (December 2020 issue) on the proposed redevelopment of 83 – 87 Dorking Rd, Box Hill North. In 2019 the developer divided the one acre site in two and lodged two…
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…
