Author Archives: Don

Boroondara foundation seeks new chairperson

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Don

Foundation Boroondara – a community foundation established to further develop the social connection within our city – is seeking a new chairperson. The Foundation is seeking someone with key business/public sector expertise, relevant networks, enlightened leadership and a clear passion … Continue reading →

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Planning Application: PP09/00636 The Glen

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Don

Having a look through the Boroondara online planning register I can across this application to for the Glen Arcade to “Change of use to a restricted recreation facility and associated buildings and works and a waver of the standard car … Continue reading →

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WHUDF Height controls on Burwood Road

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Don

There is also some good news regarding the West Hawthorn Urban Design Framework. Thanks to strong representation by the previous mayor, Coral Ross, the CEO and the head of Strategic Planning, the Minister has now agreed to accept the mandatory … Continue reading →

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HAWTHORN HERITAGE PRECINCTS STUDY

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Don

The final version of the above study is on exhibition with comments invited. A copy of the report can be seen at the Hawthorn Library or at the service centre at Hawthorn Town Hall. This is a good news story … Continue reading →

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109 Burwood Road (corner of Power Street)

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Don

I have had a 3 month battle with Boroondara traffic section to remove the signals over the footpath in Burwood Road. They totally contradict the Australian Road Rules by removing the pedestrian’s right-of-way on a footpath. The officers and VicRoads … Continue reading →

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