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             11   Junko Azukawa:
                  Artist in residence

             14   Local legends

March 2021
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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
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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

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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.

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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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

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                                        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
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                                                                                                                                               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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