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Banyule Digital Mayor’s Banyule, the Message most inclusive There are a range of ways you can get information and find out what’s happening municipality in Banyule. Connect now! Mayor Subscribe to our mailing list for LGBTIQ+ Cr Rick Garotti to have tailored information sent to your inbox, or follow us on social media. Marking International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). 100 days and going strong banyule.vic.gov.au/subscribe It has been a productive period for the new Council @BanyuleCouncil and it is great to see some wonderful outcomes already in our first 100 days in office. @BanyuleCouncil We are very proud to tell The Victorian Pride Lobby award looked at the following initiatives, which Banyule was the only you that Banyule Council @BanyuleCouncil council to achieve 5 out of 5: Banyule 2041 Capital works and local jobs creation Have your say on important topped the Equality Index — — Rainbow Tick for our Aged Services LGBTIQ+ Advisory Committee Over the summer we conducted community workshops to ask Major projects continue to be rolled projects and local initiatives for LGBTIQ+ inclusion in — — LGBTIQ+ Action Plan Flying the rainbow flag at Council offices people what their vision for Banyule in the year 2041 is. We had a out across Banyule (see pages 7 & 8). Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub was shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au 2020 for Victorian — Participation at Midsumma Festival remarkable response from more than 1200 people, including people recently completed, along with a host of sporting facilities, playgrounds, councils. While these initiatives provided the benchmark for comparing Victorian councils, they represent only commenting on Shaping Banyule. and shopping centre revitalisations, a select few that we deliver to tackle discrimination, All of this valuable input will help such as in Rosanna. The new Bellfield celebrate our diverse community and ensure that Council Meetings set the long-term future direction Community Hub is also starting Banyule is a safe and welcoming place for Lesbian, for the municipality and inform our construction. With our enormous Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer next Council Plan and Budget and capital spend of $63.55 million this (LGBTIQ+) community members. Revenue and Rating Plan - which financial year, we are delighted to A huge thanks to our LGBTIQ+ Advisory Committee will be out for public consultation be creating hundreds of jobs right Mondays: for their support and role in driving our LGBTIQ+ during 14 April-11 May 2021. here in Banyule. You may have also 22 March, 12 April, 2 May Action Plan 2017-2021 and helping make Banyule See page 4 for more. noticed some shopping strips have inclusive for all. been fitted out with parklets, offering From 7pm more outdoor seating , thanks to Climate action Victorian Government funding. We For location and up-to-date While COVID-19 has been a massive distraction, we have not forgotten encourage you to Rediscover Local and support local businesses. COVID restrictions, please check our website. “ Banyule prides itself on being a truly inclusive place and we love working in partnership with our LGBTIQ+ our goal to become a carbon Speaking of local jobs, earlier this For agendas, minutes, public question Advisory Committee, residents, businesses and “ neutral organisation by 2028 and year we saw The Little Social café time and request to speak forms, visit services providers to keep building on that. a zero net emissions community open at Rosanna station. Supporting banyule.vic. gov.au/CouncilMeetings by 2040. Visit banyule.vic.gov.au/ social enterprises like this is a key Banyule Mayor Cr Rick Garotti QWere St Festival, Montmorency ClimateAction to find out more about priority of Council, as is our award- what we’re doing and what you can winning Inclusive Employment do to combat climate change. We Program which is addressing Banyule City Council is proud to also remain committed to working barriers to employment by providing acknowledge the Wurundjeri towards zero waste and delivering placements at Council. In its third Woi-wurrung people as Traditional environmentally responsible and year now, we have already welcomed Custodians of the land and we pay cost-effective recycling and waste more than 30 participants. respect to all Aboriginal and Torres services (see page 8 for more). Strait Islander Elders, past, present We would love to hear from LGBTIQ+ people, young and old, living or working in Banyule to help and emerging, who have resided in us develop our next LGBTIQ+ Action Plan for 2022-2025 and put the community voice front and the area and have been an integral centre. We are also seeking older LGBTI volunteers for an exciting arts and culture project. 02 Cover: Banyule artist Junko Azukawa (photo: Deshi Will). See page 11 for more. part of the region’s history. Contact Lauren on 0466 356 675 or Lauren.Brooker@banyule.vic.gov.au
Banyule 2041 Shaping our future Children, Youth and Family Plan What you told us From December 2020 to January 2021, Banyule’s parents and From November to January, we asked you to Some of the key themes emerging during the carers shared their views on how to best support and empower imagine Banyule in the year 2041. To share consultation so far include: children and young people from pre-birth to 25 years. your vision for our city and what you think Council should be focusing on and why. What our community values: Information that would be utilised to — Banyule’s open spaces and undertake the Banyule 2041 Project. natural environment. We gathered a range of information that will be used to help develop the Banyule — A strong sense of community and the During this time, more than 1200 people engaged Child, Youth and Family Plan 2021-2031. family-friendly nature of Banyule. with the project through workshops, surveys, quick — Banyule’s facilities, services and infrastructure Our research and conversations have shown polls, interviews and focus groups. We heard from accessible to diverse user groups. us that fundamental to a prosperous and residents, traders, service providers, older adults, — Banyule’s location and access to places. inclusive community is the role of parents and really young kids and everyone in between. — Council’s genuine commitment carers in raising happy, healthy children. to their community You told us what is important to you, from the Parents and carers have told us that they use environment and climate change to education, and appreciate Council’s quality services and In 20 years, the community aspires programs, as well as facilities, play spaces, inclusion and housing. You also said Banyule’s Banyule to be: cultural heritage and the type of culture and bike tracks, events, and greenspaces. community we create for the future were equally — Sustainable, resilient to climate change, We invited children under school age to think about what makes life important to you. and caring for the environment. great in Banyule, then draw and tell. We had 57 responses from six — A diverse and inclusive community where of our early childhood services, including Joshua’s (pictured). everyone has a say in decision-making. — A connected community using “ The community we have here… active transport more. “ Over the coming months we will continue to — Focused on the health and wellbeing of people. is so supportive. draw upon the findings of the consultation — A Council that embraces innovation and activities to draft the Plan, which will go on public supports local businesses and economy. exhibition for further comment in April 2021. “ Safe — A community with accessible and community, open space, diverse housing choices “ Our thanks to everyone who has been involved so family friendly far. Here are a couple of the comments received Community input from this engagement is now being used to create our Community Vision, If you would like to have your say on “ There Council Plan, long-term Financial Plan and other any of our projects open for feedback, strategic documents. is a good network of health, visit shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au childcare and early development “ We are now working through all the feedback services available” received and in coming months we will be coming back to you to continue the conversation and help Parents/Carers refine our planning further. To stay up date with all things Banyule 2041, follow the project on Shaping Banyule at shaping. A consultation session with Viewbank Scouts. shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au/Banyule2041 05
Building a better Banyule We’ve been working on a lot of major projects across Banyule that are improving facilities and the amenity of the area. Here are just a few. Bellfield Nets Stadium Community Hub Banyule, Macleod Bellfield Community Hub has kicked off Competition is back and there’s more room for construction starting with a ‘Turning of the Sod’ teams at Nets Stadium with the addition of two on 5 February 2020, with Anthony Carbines MP new multi-purpose outdoor courts and tiered joining Banyule councillors and guests. Construction spectator seating sheltered from the elements will continue throughout the year the building under a magnificent curved roofline. The courts’ is expected to be completed by early 2022. lighting means they can be utilised day and night. The hub will be home to a range of community facilities and services, including a kindergarten, Maternal Child Health, community rooms and a café, as well as a community garden. It forms just one part of this rejuvenation project, with social housing and market housing sharing the site on the corner of Oriel Road and Banksia Street, Bellfield. Ivanhoe Library Olympic Park, There is also an urban farm flourishing next door at the Waratah Special Developmental School. and Cultural Hub Heidelberg West Our new landmark building at 275 Upper Olympic Park precinct continues to be transformed De Winton Park, Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe is now open and houses a state-of-the-art library, community meeting rooms, Council customer service, Maternal as part of an impressive masterplan. A new mini-roos synthetic pitch with lighting has been completed next to the main pitch, which has Rosanna and Child Health, and offers a range of creative also been resurfaced and refenced along with spaces, galleries and a theatrette to showcase its drainage and irrigation improved last year. The sports pavilion has been upgraded to improve arts and culture. All this plus a café, outdoor female amenities and the oval has been recently square and a roof terrace with expansive views. A new car park parallel to the main stadium resurfaced and is looking great for the upcoming has just been finished and a new playground football season. That’s not all, there will be some See pages 10 - 12 for all the events and exhibitions installed adjacent to the cricket/football new LED sports field lighting installed soon. taking place over the coming months. oval. We’ll keep you updated as we continue to roll out a host of improvements. 06 07
Clean Up Australia Day Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday 7 March Let’s clean Make Most of us put the right thing in the right Before you buy your next mattress, — or any day of the year! bin, but it only takes a few contaminated remember you can have a choice to make a real difference... bins to ruin an entire truckload of green Australia’s waste challenges go up our green your next far beyond one day. Communities waste. This is not good for the planet or Here are 4 easy steps: can clean up, fix up and Council costs. 1. Make sure your retailer is a conserve our environment, mattress Remember, along with lawn clippings and member of the scheme. Check whenever or wherever you can. waste weeds, only twigs and small branches are at recyclemymattress.com.au Get your friends, family and to be placed in your green waste bin. 2. When purchasing your new a soft local community group together And, never bag your garden waste. mattress, book collection of your – in a COVID-safe way – to old mattress with your retailer. make an impact that improves your local environment. landing 3. Your new mattress is delivered, and your old one is taken cleanupaustraliaday.org.au No Yes away – simple as that! 4. Your old mattress then goes to Soft Landing for recycling. recyclemymattress.com.au By recycling your old mattress, you are reducing landfill and supporting social enterprise jobs. Domestic Rubbish Disposable Nappies Polystyrene Foam Grass and Weeds Leaves and Flowers Reusable Did you know a baby will use more than 3000 disposable nappies and nappies these make up about 15% of Banyule’s waste? Composting Virtual workshop via Zoom There is a better way. Switch to reusable nappies and you can save workshop money and the environment at the same time. Virtual workshop via Zoom Council is now running online Learn about all the tips & tricks to make workshops on modern reusable great compost. Find out more about Scrap timber Soil Food Branches Sticks nappies. For $20 per person, you’ll different containers, worm farming, or rubble (500mm Max) discover the benefits and receive two green cones and Boshaski buckets. premium nappies, valued at $70, that are yours to keep and use again, You will be surprised how much you again and again. can reduce your waste by diverting your kitchen scraps from landfill. Book a hard rubbish or Did you know Banyule households get up to two FREE collections per year? To find out when we will be holding our next workshops at Visit banyule.vic.gov.au/composting bundled branch collection To book, visit banyule.vic.gov.au/HardWaste or call 9490 4222. Conditions apply. banyule.vic.gov.au/Nappies to find out more.
Ivanhoe Library 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe & Cultural Hub For opening times and updates: banyule.vic.gov.au/ILCH Events & activities arts@banyule.vic.gov.au 9490 4222 Schizy Inc Jessie Brooks-Dowsett artists-in-residence artist-in-residence 1 April – 9 May 2021 8 - 21 March 2021 Mungga Artist Studio 1 Mungga Artist Studio 2 Schizy Inc is a registered Jessie is an artist, an educator not-for-profit collective of and a therapeutic arts diverse creatives and artist practitioner who develops and advocates with lived experience runs programmes that spotlight of mental health realities like the arts as a way of connecting Five Decades: What we are made of will Junko Azukawa schizophrenia. Schizy Inc host to ourselves, each other and our The Art of Wendy Black make something else innovative and contemporary environments. Working in a mix of artist-in-residence arts events and projects that acrylic, inks and pastels, Jessie Penelope Aitken and Jutta Pryor instil pride, connect community uses experimental methods to Now until 18 April 2021 Art Gallery 275 (with Marc Zegans and Evgeny Pustota) and increase contribution of create marks that speak to her 1 - 28 March 2021 diverse people to the arts sector. instinctual bodily responses, Opening Night: 5 March 2021, 6pm-8pm in reaction or recollection Mungga Artist Studio 1 23 April – 16 May 2021 Loft 275 During the ILCH residency, of her daily experiencing. This retrospective showcases the screenprints of a collective of Schizy Inc Junko Azukawa would like to Wendy Black. Her journey from art school, student Opening Night: 23 April 2021, 6pm - 8pm visual artists will work on As part of her residency, share traditional Japanese ink art union politics and community print workshops to individual pieces as part of an Jessie will hold several Considering state change and metamorphosis, the with you, an art that she has been a personal art practice that explores the natural encompassing theme around workshops on mono-printing works in this exhibition embody chaos theory and learning since she was 5. This art world - mountains, coastlines, inland water, ‘art and community’. A number using recycled materials, and compost through painting, video, poetry and sound. form, using only black ink called undersea. Her prints highlight environmental of creative workshops will be drawing through touch. In dark reflexive paintings, Penelope Aitken uses ink Sumi, is not so much about skilful issues of world parks, atomic testing, endangered held by Schizy Inc for people brewed from plants to reflect on the nature of nature. techniques but is more about species, migratory birds and food chains. in the Banyule community to For more details and to book, Video artist Jutta Pryor offers an interpretation of witnessing and appreciating the interact with arts from the lived visit banyule.vic.gov.au/ILCH Wendy Black is a local Banyule artist of national the divergence of natural and fabricated systems. meditative process that arises significance. This exhibition is her first career between the artist and each experience point of view. retrospective, capturing the depth and breadth of brush stroke. Drop in to have a Image / Jessie Brooks-Dowsett with Image / The fizz and the pop (2020) by Penelope Aitken an incredible five decade-long artistic practice. chat and watch her at work. Image / Peace of Mind, by Mitchell Fairbank some of her artworks. Image / Wendy Black at Dag Printing, Hardware House, 1979 Junko will also hold free – Photograph by Martin Munz workshops on Wednesdays and Saturdays during March. For more details and to book, Katherine Chouliaras Lewis Bark, leaves, soil, berries: conversations on place - Paradoxa Collective visit banyule.vic.gov.au/ILCH artist-in-residence Harmony Day 1 - 7 March 2021 Mungga Artist Studio 2 23 April – 23 May 2021 Art Gallery 275 Opening Night: 23 April, 6pm - 8pm 21 March 2021, 12pm-1pm Kathy is a local artist whose practice is mainly in abstract painting and contemporary art. She is a longstanding member of the Victorian Artists’ Paradoxa Collective comprises four Australian contemporary artists: Penelope Aitken, Anna Farago, Siri Hayes and Susan Live performance of Japanese Society, and various other artistic groups locally. Her interests and talents Wirth. Based in the outer north east of Melbourne, they share an interest in peri-urban landscapes, connecting to the land ink art with Japanese Taiko are many and varied, and she will use this residency to showcase her work, through practical restoration and regeneration activities combined with site-informed art making. drummer Toshi Sakamoto process, and to deliver several workshops on DIY art-making techniques. in the outdoor courtyard. For more details and to book, visit banyule.vic.gov.au/ILCH Image / Junko Azukawa at work 10 Events subject to COVID-19 restrictions. Check our website for up-to-date information.
Story is Connection Story is Connection is Australia’s leading international student community theatre Malahang Lantern Monty to organisation that mobilises international students to connect their own stories to each other and to the wider community. Film screening and live performances: They have produced multiple performances showing distinctive aspects of Festival Monty 27 March 2021 international students’ lived experiences, including mental health, LGBTIQ+, cultural diversity, employment, and accommodation. Yarra-me Djila Theatrette As part of a partnership with Banyule Council, Story is Connection will be presenting a special evening of performance, film and discussion at Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub. 2pm - 3.30pm For more details and to book, visit banyule.vic.gov.au/ILCH ‘Monty To Monty’ is a design exhibition presenting past stories and new design narratives for public spaces In Montmorency for the community. This event is part of Melbourne Design Week 2021, an initiative of the Victorian Government in collaboration with the NGV. Presented by Kerli Valk and Bradley Mitchell. Banyule Art Salon Windows of Longing: The Art of Edward Heffernan Now until 27 March 2021 Enjoy a beautiful interactive display Opening night: 5 March 2021, 6pm-8pm 11 March 2021 of illuminated large scale lanterns Hatch Contemporary Arts Space 14 Ivanhoe Parade, Ivanhoe Yarra-me Djila Theatrette 6.30pm - 8pm decorating Malahang Reserve. Gallery open times so please check Windows of Longing is a musical and visual exploration banyule.vic.gov.au/Hatch before visiting of the art of Edward Heffernan OAM (1912-92) who Suitable for all ages and was born in Eaglemont. His vision of the Australian abilities, where everyone Due to the delayed opening of the Ivanhoe Library and landscape celebrated views of Heidelberg, iconic gets to explore and have fun! Cultural Hub, we have the opportunity to present one final exhibition at the beloved Hatch Contemporary scenes across the City of Melbourne, as well as bush Stay tuned for updates Arts Space. and coastal vistas. Working with charcoal, watercolour, and booking information at lino cut and oils, Heffernan also developed a passion for banyule.vic.gov.au/Lanterns We farewell this venue with the postponed 2020 the female nude. Banyule Art Salon. This event will feature a live performance by new music Thursday 25 March Saturday 27 March The biennial Banyule Art Salon returns, showcasing the ensemble Aurora Lumina in real-time collaboration with — Sunday 28 March — Monday 5 April artistic talents of the local community. visual artist Jutta Pryor. Aspects of this project was developed with funding from Banyule Council. 5pm-9pm 10am — 4pm This year, artists were asked to show us what they made while in lockdown in Melbourne: What inspired Limited seats. Bookings essential at Malahang Reserve, them? What got them through this difficult time? This 48 Were Street banyule.vic.gov.au/ILCH This performance will be Cnr of Southern & Oriel Roads multi-disciplinary community art exhibition is sure to Montmorency viewable online for a short time after the live event. Heidelberg West provide some food for thought. Image / Image by Jutta Pryor, showing music ensemble Aurora Lumina FREE event Image / 2020 Banyule Art Salon with projected image of artwork by Edward Heffernan. FREE event 0431 643 331 Bookings essential at hello@nuud.com.au 12 Events subject to COVID-19 restrictions. Check our website for up-to-date information. banyule.vic.gov.au/Lantern
Local legends Jamie Baxter, Macleod Jamie Baxter, proud Yidinji and Wiradjuri woman, grew up in Queensland with her Aboriginal culture around her “every single day”. She was taught from her parents and community about her culture, dance, language and history. She is still digging into her history and finding Duke Trench-Thiedeman, out about what happened to her ancestors. “Back in those days they didn’t have records or birth certificates,” Jamie says. “Those Macleod histories are very hard to get hold of but hearing it from our Elders we can join the dots.” Over the years, he’s also played his part in Council’s As an Aboriginal Outreach and Community Jamie is also a member of Council’s Banyule housing for the ageing project and continues to Development Worker at Banyule Community Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory volunteer as a Banyule Aged-Friendly Champion, Health Service in Heidelberg West, Jamie helps Committee (BATSIAC) and a member of the helping to identify opportunities and challenges for connect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Barrbunin Beek Aboriginal Gathering Place older people to participate and live independently communities with services and support. Committee, where she helps run a number of After a motorbike accident in 2009, Duke suffered at home. programs for Elders, men, women and youth. She a spinal cord injury which forced him into a “Being involved with our communities and has also contributed greatly to Council’s Aboriginal For Duke, life is all about opportunities and his knowing what we do is creating change projects and strategies, including the recently wheelchair. He didn’t let this get him down and recent award has inspired him to inspire others. makes me pretty happy,” Jamie says. endorsed Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). instead took on the challenge. “It’s my mission now being in a wheelchair to “Being able to say what we feel and see that The former computer engineer tried his hand at convince others, mainly senior people, to get out the voice is being implemented into the RAP wheelchair tennis then found para-badminton suited there and play sport,” Duke says. him more, which proved a good choice, representing And her dedication hasn’t was a very proud moment,” Jamie says. gone unnoticed. Last Australia at several world championships. “But not just to play sport,” he adds. “Get out and meet people, socialise and have fun...and enjoy life.” year, she won a NAIDOC Late last year, Duke, Strong Sista Award for her aged 67, won the Masters You can see more of Duke in a short video at banyule.vic.gov.au/LocalLegends work to keep Aboriginal Sportsperson of the Year and Torres Strait Islander If you would like to know more about what support and programs are on offer for at the 2020 Victorian communities safe, strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Disability Sport and and alive. email Jamie.baxter@bchs.org.au or call 9450 2034. Recreation Awards. Did you know a local legend who has an inspiring story? Email enquiries@banyule.vic.gov.au To find out more about Council’s Innovate or call 9490 4222 Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), visit 14 banyule.vic.gov.au/RAP 15
Pop up art installations 1000 Minute Challenge Sand Join us for a sand art workshop & take home Sculptures your FREE sand art! Look out for these mesmerizing large-scale 3D sand displays on display until early April. See them at 3 locations: Greensborough Walk, Greensborough (near WaterMarc) Macleod Park, Macleod Greensborough Walk, Greensborough Drop in anytime from 10am-2pm Were St, Montmorency Saturdays: 6, 13 & 20 March We’re proud to be sponsoring Getting involved is easy. Just choose any activity you enjoy that gets your heart beating faster and Austin Health’s 1000 Minute muscles working harder for just over 30 minutes a Urban Challenge this March to help day. You can walk, run, ride, roll, swim … it’s up to you. Community interactive promote physical activity and sessions It’s not too late to sign up and get moving your way. raise funds for our local health Chalk Art care heroes. 1000minutechallenge.org.au Are you a business Immerse yourself in a series of outdoor interactive 3D chalk art installations across Banyule. This accessible artistic experience is suitable for all ages and abilities. From Wednesday 10 March owner in Banyule? Bell St Mall, Heidelberg West We have a dedicated pro-business team that is committed to Thursday 11 March - Friday 12 March Greensborough Walk supporting you establish and grow your business in Banyule. Watsonia Library and Saturday 13 March Visit our website and sign up to our monthly e-newsletter to find out about Greensborough Walk, Greensborough Pop down from 10am–3pm upcoming training opportunities, networking events, business grants and more. banyulebusiness.com.au /banyulebusiness @banyulebusiness Events subject to COVID-19 restrictions. Check our website for up-to-date information. 17
Kids Corner Hula hoop making and Solve a Banyule Bushland Nature Play Week, skills workshop nature mystery Possum Prowl Kids do better outside Hey kids! Ever wanted to make your own Come and enjoy this 1.2km self-guided Join us for night walk through beautiful During Nature Play Week 14-25 April, hula hoop? What about learning some cool audio tour through the beautiful Banyule Flats. Meet Council’s visit one of Banyule’s open spaces. tricks with your new toy? Rosanna Parklands. Bushland Crew who will share their Banyule is fortunate in having some knowledge of the local habitat and of the best public open space in During this 2-hour workshop, all materials will be Using a coded map to guide you, introduce you to the fauna and flora metropolitan Melbourne. Exploring provided for you to make a custom-sized hoop discover hidden clues, examine bush that calls the banks of the Yarra home. nature is good for our bodies, minds and decorate it with your own personal flair. In evidence and take advice from the local and souls. Getting kids outside and into between, we’ll play some fun games, learn some creatures to help you solve the riddle Suitable for ages 5+. Sturdy natural spaces encourages exploration basic hoop tricks and practise our new skills! that has sugar glider all wound up! closed shoes required. and wonder. This is a free event, but bookings are required Suitable for the whole family, this Friday 14 May Outdoor activities such as a visit as places will be limited. Suitable for children nature mystery tour will particularly to a local reserve or parklands, or (6 and up), teens and even adults! Please note: appeal to junior sleuths aged 4-10 Session 1 / 6pm — 7pm even just getting out in your own younger participants may need some adult years. Bring water, use sunscreen and Nature photography Session 2 / 7pm — 8pm backyard are inexpensive sustainable help with decorating. BYO rug or picnic blanket dress appropriately. Session 3 / 8pm — 9pm activities for the whole family that for more comfortable outdoor crafting. for the young and old You will need a portable device with nurture, creativity, imagination and internet access in order to participate Banyule Flats, understanding about the natural world. Tuesday 6 April in the audio tour. 36 Somerset Drive, Viewbank To find a park or reserve near you, Come and learn from a photographer tips and 10am — 12noon FREE event visit banyule.vic.gov.au/Parks tricks for great nature photography in urban Tour Dates natural environments. Participants will learn Anthony Beale Reserve, Thursday 8 — Sunday 11 April Bookings at Go on a nature treasure hunt, see about how to observe and use local natural St Helena Road, St Helena Thursday 15 — Sunday 18 April trybooking.com/BOCEL banyule.vic.gov.au/TreasureMap spaces, fauna and flora and light to capture great images on all types of cameras, from old FREE event banyule.vic.gov.au/ For great ideas about inexpensive school SLR and digital to your smart phone. NatureMystery nature play activities for kids, go to Bookings at trybooking.com/BOENM natureplayweek.org.au Suitable for ages 6+ years Wednesday 14 April Tuesday 13 April Diamond Valley Multiple Births Monday 22 March 3pm — 6pm 2pm — 4pm Association Playgroup Open Day 9.30am-11.30am Rosanna Parklands, Ivanhoe Library Cultural Hub Montmorency Children’s Centre, 53 Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe Petrie Park, Mountainview Road, Whether you are a multiple births parent with young Montmorency FREE event FREE event children, or expecting twins or triplets come along to this free open day and meet other local multiple FREE event Bookings at trybooking.com/BOCDZ Bookings at trybooking.com/BOEOK families. Learn more about this unique playgroup RSVP to and other support provided by the association. info@dvmba.amba.org.au 18 Events subject to COVID-19 restrictions. Check our website for up-to-date information.
2022 kindergarten Taking care at registrations school drop-offs now open Greensborough MCH and pick-ups Greensborough Maternal Child Health & Kindergarten upgrade We are currently doing a major For many of us, it is part of our daily renovation and extension at ritual: driving the kids to and from Greensborough Maternal Child school. And sometimes we might be Health (MCH) and kindergarten at 17-19 Ester St, Greensborough. in a rush, but remember, road safety Council received $1.6 million comes first. in funding from the Victorian Government to upgrade the facility to a double unit kindergarten, which will offer 33 places per room plus Slow down, take your time! Parking patrols three MCH consulting rooms. With young kids everywhere it’s vital we drive Council takes school safety very seriously, slowly. They might not be familiar with busy with all schools being patrolled on a rotating roads and they can be unpredictable. basis either on foot or in vehicles. Did you know Council now manages registrations Kindergarten for 3-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten? Families who were interested in Know where you can park Walk or ride to school attending the kindergarten in 2021 Registrations for 3 & 4 year old kindergarten 2022, opened 1 March 2021. can contact Council on 9490 4222 Get familiar with parking options around An even better option is walking or riding to So if you have not yet registered, visit banyule.vic.gov.au/kindergartens to find out current vacancies at your school. Observe parking signs and road school. Why not start the day off on the right and complete an online registration form. other local Banyule kindergartens. markings. Occasionally restrictions change, foot? It’s healthier for you and the environment! Greensborough preschool so don’t rely on your past knowledge. To attend 3-year-old kindergarten To attend 4-year-old kindergarten sessions are being offered in in 2022, your child must be born in 2022 your child must be born 2021 from Delta Road Preschool between 1 January 2018 – 30 between 1 January 2017 – 30 at 15 Delta Road, Watsonia. April 2019. Your child must be 3 April 2018. Your child must years of age by 30 April the year be 4 years of age by 30 April The Greensborough Kindergarten School crossing of attendance and can only attend the year of attendance. is scheduled to reopen for the 2022 Retired tram driver Jeffrey sessions once they have turned 3. kindergarten year where it will offer attends Cape St crossing supervisors funded 3 & 4-year-old kindergarten. next to Heidelberg Primary School and is back on the wanted The first time you visit the website and start the registration process job after starting last year. you will be required to provide an email address and mobile number; Material and Child Health then it’s child’s play to: Service (MCH) — Register your child — Pay the registration fee — Update your details — Respond to your kindergarten MCH will return to the Greensborough facility upon Would you like some extra income and have you got some free “ Every one of us — Change your kindergarten offer completion of the upgrade time before and after-school hours? loves the job. You get to preferences towards the end of 2021. MCH services are still available at If you have previously registered a child via the portal, please use your existing login and password to enter your new child. other facilities across Banyule We’re always on the look-out Visit banyule.vic.gov.au/Careers know the kids “ for families with children from birth up until school aged. for responsible and reliable individuals to join our team or call 9490 4222 to find out more. and families. of casual school crossing Uniform and training provided. To book a FREE appointment, supervisors across Banyule. Kids’ gratitude & smiles included too! Jeffrey For more information, visit banyule.vic.gov.au/kindergartens please call 9457 9990, or contact our Kindergarten Support Officer on 9490 4222. Monday to Friday, 9am-1pm. 21
Warringal Conservation Bushland Society Diaries Banyule Flats Banyule’s wetlands Banyule Swamp at Banyule Flats, Viewbank The Warringal Conservation Society has been active for 50 years and works alongside Banyule’s Bushlavnd Management Unit to improve the biodiversity Warringal Conservation Society members James Deane, and habitat value of Banyule Flats in Viewbank. Daphne Hards and Anthea Fleming at Banyule Swamp. An incredible 153 different bird species have been observed at the wetland, including several migratory We’ve also installed 25 nesting boxes to provide homes Banyule has several wetlands dotted species, highlighting its significance for our wildlife. and nesting sites for ducks, sugar gliders and ringtail across the municipality. Some are possums. Over the last two years, more than 2000 locally naturally occurring and some have been indigenous plants have been planted alongside the Did you know? Banyule Flats lay in a farmland constructed. wetland and surrounding bushland. setting until the 1960s. Wetlands provide a crucial service by filtering nutrients and litter from 50 years and growing strong stormwater before passing into our creeks and rivers. They also reduce the impacts of erosion by slowing down the flow of stormwater. Since its formation in 1970, WCS is one of the oldest a few birdwatchers, or “twitchers”, in Warringal Conservation Society environmental friends’ groups in the group who enjoy keeping a record (WCS) has been continuously Victoria and consists of a dedicated of all the sightings over the years. advocating for the green spaces group of community members of Banyule, as well as on state and who hold a passion for restoring But WCS isn’t all about fieldwork, national environmental issues. and conserving natural habitat. the group also holds monthly Its focus is the wetlands adjacent Typically, they come together a meetings and regular talks at to the Yarra River in Banyule. few hours each month to increase the Old Shire Offices at 60 Dragonfly on purple loostrife (Lythrum salicaria). the ecological value of Warringal Beverley Road, Heidelberg, where Parklands and Banyule Flats Reserve invited experts present a topic in Heidelberg/Viewbank/Rosanna. of local or national interest, be it natural history, conservation, The water-adapted plants found in wetlands Over the years, they’ve helped sustainability, or ecology. provide vital food and habitat for a range of transform the wetlands and bushlands with activities such as planting trees WCS President James Deane wildlife which rely on wetland ecosystems and shrubs, weeding and erecting says the group provides a such as insects, birds, reptiles and frogs. nesting boxes. The rewards from connection to the amazing local Banyule’s Bushland Management Unit is this practical work have been birds habitat and the community. White-faced heron (foreground) and little pied cormorant (background). responsible for maintaining and enhancing and other wildlife returning, vibrant “It shows what we can do together... the biodiversity and habitat values of a wetlands, and beautiful parklands and that’s inspiring!” James says. number of these wetlands. Key works for all to enjoy. There are also quite include the installation of nesting boxes for native ducks, controlling weeds and planting locally indigenous water-adapted species. If you’d like to get involved with the conservation of Banyule Flats and surrounding areas, join the Warringal Conservation Society, 22 WCS workbee at Banyule Flats in 1981. visit warringal.org.au to find out more.
Ward Rounds Cr Mark Di Pasquale mark.dipasquale@banyule.vic.gov.au Bakewell Ward 0481 002 299 After a year of being disconnected Greensborough. There are also some and dealing with lockdowns, it’s been interactive art installations happening great to see during summer we had soon next to WaterMarc and at Watsonia a lot more activities of offer across Library – see p.16. Let’s keep connected! Banyule, including a drive-in movie at Cr Peter Castaldo peter.castaldo@banyule.vic.gov.au Cr Alida McKern alida.mckern@banyule.vic.gov.au Griffin Ward 0466 502 698 Chelsworth Ward 0435 316 318 COVID-19 has thrown up some challenges some ‘parklets’ for businesses to expand Council’s been helping traders stay for residents looking for local outdoor but it’s great to see the community outdoor seating, thanks to Victorian afloat during COVID. Thanks to Victorian dining experiences. Venues have also remaining positive and supporting one Government funding. Let’s all support our Government funding, we’ve installed been able to expand their outdoor dining another. Around our shopping precincts local businesses that provide so much ‘parklets’ that extend outdoor dining into on footpaths. To apply for a permit, visit you may have noticed we’ve installed for the local community and shop local. the street – great for traders and perfect banyule.vic.gov.au/OutdoorDining Cr Alison Champion alison.champion@banyule.vic.gov.au Cr Peter Dimarelos peter.dimarelos@banyule.vic.gov.au Sherbourne Ward 0466 486 593 Olympia Ward 0434 891 065 We’ve had some great news with Council We’re currently developing the final Olympic Village Preschool in Heidelberg kitchen, dry creek bed with water pump, a receiving a funding boost of $1.5 million plans after receiving a lot of valuable West recently had a major yard renovation larger sand pit with surrounding boulders from the Victorian Government to put feedback from the community on thanks to Victorian Government funding. and giant lizard, plus an undercover towards our anticipated streetscape our draft plans. See p.31 for more. New natural elements include a mud area, artificial turf and bike paths. upgrade for Montmorency’s Were St. Cr Fiona Mitsinikos fiona.mitsinikos@banyule.vic.gov.au Cr Rick Garotti rick.garotti@banyule.vic.gov.au Hawdon Ward 0434 891 077 Grimshaw Ward 0490 014 965 Hearing from the community is vital to Banyule scouts at Viewbank Scout Hall. We continue to roll-out our playground logs and rocks, and swings, slides and make sure Council is heading in the right It was great to get young people’s views replacement program across Grimshaw climbing structures plus new seating. direction. A few weeks ago we held a and understand what’s important to them Ward with Hakea St Reserve in Watsonia Banyule 2041 Vision workshop with and their future. Great work everyone! North about to get an upgrade. There Have your say on the draft concept at will be natural elements, including shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au until 4 March. Cr Elizabeth Nealy elizabeth.nealy@banyule.vic.gov.au Cr Tom Melican tom.melican@banyule.vic.gov.au Beale Ward 0435 243 598 Ibbott Ward 0413 043 015 Our local Greenhills Neighbourhood range of services on offer, including food The Rosanna Shopping Centre upgrade for their patience, and we are doing our House does amazing work to provide a relief and classes such as cooking and has been very challenging and I would best to make Rosanna look great again. space where all in our community are drawing. Find out more at ghnh.org.au or like to apologize for the delays, mistakes Some good news – the VCAT appeal welcome. I recently visited the centre to call 9435 9287. and inconveniences caused. We thank against Council’s refusal of apartments meet the team and find out about the all the traders, shoppers and visitors at 27 Hillside Road has been abended.
Energy efficient Know your local laws Dumped shopping trolleys initiatives Building sites’ work hours Environment There is no doubt our city is growing and there is a lot of grants construction happening around the neighbourhoods. Did you have an idea to But rest assured, we do have If work is taking place outside the improve environmental some local laws that seek to restricted hours, you can call our outcomes in Banyule? minimise the impact on residents after-hours service on 9490 4222 It’s an eyesore and a shame Apply for a Council grant for your and make sure work doesn’t start to report the issue. A Council officer that many trolleys end up in too early or go on too late. will then investigate and take any project that will seek to: necessary enforcement action. Banyule’s parks, on street — Construction on building sites corners and even in waterways. 1. Maintain or enhance the is permitted to take place Please note natural environment between the hours of 7am Our officers do not investigate work They can be a hazard to the to 6pm Monday-Friday and associated with utility services environment and a danger to vehicles. 2. Address climate change 9am to 3pm on Saturdays. (such as phone, gas or water), and roadworks, including VicRoads work. So next time you see a dumped 3. Conserve resources including — No work is permitted on a trolley, get your phone out and get materials, water and energy Are you tired of Sunday, or on Anzac Day, Good them returned to their stores! Did you know you can now book Friday or Christmas Day, unless a one-on-one consultation with 4. Reduce in waste & pollution; or If you have had a shopping a special permit is obtained. getting huge our Community Energy Officer? trolley dumped on your property, 5. Encourage environmental stewardship in the community we ask that you move it to the energy bills? Learn about easy ways to nature strip before reporting. Motor vehicles, caravans, save energy at home and our programs that can help you. More information: banyule.vic.gov.au/EnviroGrants For bookings or more information, please contact our Community Energy Officer on 9455 8813 or jing.yang@banyule.vic.gov.au Call 9490 4972 trailers and boats To report a dumped trolley for the following retailers energy.info@Banyule.vic.gov.au Applications close 16 March 2021 Woolworths, Dan Murphy’s & Big W Council gets a lot of calls to investigate Download the Trolley Tracker App abandoned vehicles, plus caravans, or free-call 1800 641 497 boats and trailers parked on nature strips, roads and Council land. Coles, Kmart, First Choice Liquor Save on energy efficient upgrades Here are the local laws that Download the Coles App we hope can educate and or free-call 1800 876 553 clear up any confusion. Target Call 1800 163 900 We’re reimbursing up to $1500 for your — You must not store or abandon any motor vehicle, caravan, trailer, household energy efficiency upgrades. boat on a road or Council land And before you pick up a paint brush or spanner... Bunnings Call 1300 554 777 – this includes nature strips. — lighting — solar systems — You must not: (a) service, paint Any of these found to be unregistered — hot water systems — changes to the building or abandoned will have a sticker placed or dismantle any motor vehicle; Any other retailers you may — heating/cooling shell (b) repair any motor vehicle, on them by a Local Laws Officer with except where necessary to enable Report via Snap, Send, Solve App For more information, visit banyule.vic.gov.au/EnergyUpgrades a specific date to remove them. that motor vehicle to be removed or discuss your upgrade project with our Community Energy Officer If not removed in time, the item may on a road or Council land. Contact Council on 9490 4222 on 9455 8813. Eligibility criteria applies. be impounded and the owner will If you need to report an issue, be liable for any costs and fines. call us on 9490 4222. 27
Public Notices Pet registrations Planning and Environment Act 1987 BANYULE PLANNING SCHEME Notice of Approval of Amendment renewal due Amendment C120bany The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C120bany to the Banyule Planning 9th April 2021 Scheme. The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Victoria Government Gazette. The Amendment implements the recommendations of Postcode 3081 Urban Design Framework. The implementation of the built form and landscape outcomes of the Postcode 3081 will assist in guiding housing change and the preferred character in Heidelberg West, Bellfield and Heidelberg Heights. Amendment C120bany will also fix a clerical error which resulted from a recent Banyule Planning Scheme Amendment C115bany. A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website at www.planning.vic.gov.au/public-inspection and free of charge at the Banyule City Council website, www.banyule.vic.gov.au, or during business hours, at offices of the Banyule City Council, 1 Flintoff Street, Greensborough. STUART MENZIES Director State Planning Services Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning More information at shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au/3081udf Planning and Environment Act 1987 BANYULE PLANNING SCHEME Notice of Approval of Amendment Join our Amendment C153bany The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C153bany to the Banyule Planning Scheme. Dogs, cats, lend me your ears...and tell your owners! The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Victoria older adults’ Government Gazette. Just a friendly reminder that dogs The Amendment rezones the land at 96, 98 and 100 Oriel Road, Bellfield, from Public Use Zone and cats must be microchipped Schedule 6 and General Residential Zone Schedule 1 to Residential Growth Zone Schedule 2, applies a Development Plan Overlay Schedule 8 to these sites and the adjacent site at 232 and registered with the municipality Banksia Street, Bellfield, and removes covenants from the land at 98 and 98A Oriel Road, you live in if they are over 3 months virtual choir Bellfield. The Amendment also corrects a formatting error in Design and Development Overlay 14 which occurred during the gazettal of C120bany. old. You can be fined if you do not register your cat or dog. A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website at www.planning.vic.gov.au/public-inspection and free of charge, at the Banyule City Council website at www.banyule.vic.gov.au, or during office hours, at the offices of the Banyule City Council, 1 Flintoff Street, Greensborough. Just moved to STUART MENZIES Director Banyule with your pet? State Planning Services If you have registered your Whether you fancy yourself as Frank Sinatra or struggle to hit the right note, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning pet at another council for the current registration year, you can this older adults’ choir is for all singing More information at shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au/Bellfield/C153 transfer it to Banyule. To do this, styles and abilities. you need to complete a form and provide documentation (for Be guided through gentle physical and vocal microchipping, de-sexing etc.) Friday afternoons warm ups and have fun singing a range of songs Now until 7 May 2020 Reminder: Council’s Mailing Address and pay a $6 transfer fee. in the privacy of your own home using Zoom. Banyule City Council’s mailing address is PO Box 94 Greensborough. Explore visual and musical resources, learn 2pm - 3.15pm Our former PO Box 51 Ivanhoe, which was redirecting mail, is no longer simple harmonies and build confidence while in use. Please update your records to ensure that we receive your Visit banyule.vic.gov.au/PetRego connecting with others in your community. For more information or to register, correspondence in a timely manner. or call 9490 4222 for more info. contact Lauren Brooker by email Best part is you can leave your microphone lauren.brooker@banyule.vic.gov.au off, your inhibitions behind, and sing like a or phone 9490 4365 28 superstar in your own loungeroom!
A town square Monty’s for Watsonia Were St gets We’re currently engaging with the community to inform the design of a new Town Square for Watsonia Village Shopping Centre. funding boost This will be an exciting project for the local community who have expressed their interest over Community reference group Council’s Were Street project in ‘Monty’ many years for a central public space where events has been given a big lift by securing and activities can be held, and people can meet. Comprised of key stakeholders, including local three separate Victorian Government The exact location for the square is yet to be residents, traders, visitors and community groups, funding grants totalling $1.5 million. a reference group is being formed to guide the finalised but it is expected to be in the vicinity project throughout the design process in 2021. As Council takes on the latest feedback from of the library and Watsonia Road, Morewell Avenue and Ibbotson Street intersection. We’ll In addition to this group, we’ll provide the the community to shape the plans for Were be getting community input at different phases community a number of opportunities to influence Street, this welcome boost will provide the local throughout the year to help set the final design. the look of the space and how it will function. community with even more value for the project. This consultation will build on the extensive Victorian Government Local Parks Program funding will be used to help enhance the Keep informed and have your community engagement that was carried out Were Street Reserve. Other grants from the say on the new Town Square! to create the Picture Watsonia vision. This Transport Accident Commission (TAC) to vision described the community’s aspirations To find out more and to subscribe to receive for the centre over the next 35 years, and support pedestrian safety through new and the latest project updates, go to detailed several opportunities including the upgraded crossings and the Neighbourhood shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au/WatsoniaTownSquare creation of an active and vibrant town square. Activity Centre Renewal Fund focussed on Draft Vision feedback shopping precinct accessibility and amenity. We had a great response from the community to our Draft Were Street Vision. They told us what they most wanted to see happen as part of the Advocacy for project – and what they didn’t. Top of the list was a Council and the community continue to work closely focus on keeping the village feel and character of together to advocate to the Hurstbridge Duplication Were Street, including maintaining and increasing Project for meaningful engagement and allow the Hurstbridge greenery, providing a park for all ages with new for a more integrated, environmentally sensitive toilet facilities, and opportunities for outdoor Montmorency station which reflects the culture of dining. The idea of a one-way street as a way of Monty village. creating more public space was least favoured. rail line upgrade Some of Council’s desired outcomes include: — An off-road bus interchange at What’s next? Greensborough station; Council is developing the final plan based around The Victorian Government’s Hurstbridge Line — A shared user path to be provided along these key focus areas. We also continue to engage Duplication is currently in the planning stage for works the rail corridor; with the Hurstbridge Duplication Project regarding that includes building new stations at Greensborough the development of a new train station for Monty and — A taxi zone and pedestrian and cycling facilities and Montmorency, and duplicating the rail track to ensure the two projects work closely together. at Montmorency and Greensborough stations; between Greensborough and Montmorency. — Landscaping and urban design enhancements; Initial works have begun and include ongoing site investigations such as surveying, investigating ground — An upgrade at Watsonia station; and conditions, and locating existing underground services. — Suitable connections to Montmorency Were St. Sign up to Shaping Banyule for updates at shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au/WereStreet For more information about the project, contact Level Crossing Removal Project on 30 1800 105 105 or contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au 31
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