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Learning from country at our largest suburban billabong, Bolin Bolin at Bulleen. The Narrap Rangers leading the group are wearing the high viz jackets.
Learning from Country at Bolin Bolin  EnvironmentLearning about the environmentParklands and nature reserves

Learning from Country at Bolin Bolin 

It is thanks to The Yarra Riverkeeper Association’s passion for our magnificent Birrarung (Yarra) River that after decades of neglect, the river is slowly being restored to good health. The Association’s annual Birrarung Riverfest, held each September, has tripled in size and popularity since the inaugural event in 2023. Apart…
5 November 2025
Vying for Victorian Tree of the Year EnvironmentLearning about the environmentRequests for helpTrees and natural surroundings: protection

Vying for Victorian Tree of the Year

By Priya Mohandoss Nestled within Boroondara are two of nine finalists shortlisted for the National Trust Victorian Tree of the Year Competition.  This competition is held annually to provide recognition to the large expanse of extraordinary trees that proliferate throughout Victoria. Moreover, it serves to educate individuals on the hazards…
4 October 2025
Unfounded anxiety on climate change Climate change

Unfounded anxiety on climate change

In our April 2025 edition of Eastsider News, we published the following letter from Bruce Harvey. _______________________________________ Dear Editor Unfounded anxiety about climate The Eastsider News frequently carries articles and letters expressing anxiety about climate change, using words like ‘crisis’, ‘emergency’ and ‘disaster’. As a scientist who has studied climate…
27 July 2025
Planning Mechanisms for Social and Affordable Housing – a missed opportunity to correct market failure. Community mattersLocal Government

Planning Mechanisms for Social and Affordable Housing – a missed opportunity to correct market failure.

Planning Mechanisms for Social and Affordable Housing - a missed opportunity to correct market failure. Julie Mulhauser The essential importance of housing as the foundation for a good life was highlighted in a recent statement by the Chief Executive of the Victorian Council of Social Services, Juanita Pope. She said,…
5 July 2025
Meet the Locals: Pam Welsford, an inspiring volunteer Local Clubs and Interest GroupsLocal heroes

Meet the Locals: Pam Welsford, an inspiring volunteer

Meet the Locals: Pam Welsford, an inspiring volunteer Glenys Grant National Volunteers Week was celebrated at the end of May. All over the country volunteers were acknowledged for their efforts. This year’s theme ‘Connecting Communities’ highlighted how volunteers can meet different people and become part of a wider interest group,…
27 June 2025