Darkness blanketed the Boronia RSL grounds early Thursday morning as dozens of residents gathered for the annual ANZAC Day Dawn Service speaking in hushed tones or standing in respectful silence beneath the pre-dawn sky The solemn ceremony drew families spanning multiple generations and children standing shoulder to shoulder to honour Australia’s servicemen and women Many attendees proudly displayed medals—some earned through personal service others worn in tribute to parents and grandparents who had served their country the traditional elements of the service unfolded: the Lord’s Prayer was recited followed by the haunting notes of the Last Post echoing across the silent gathering The Australian National Anthem united voices in patriotic reflection Federal and state representatives joined emergency services personnel in laying wreaths at the cenotaph a poignant tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their nation attendees moved into the RSL hall for a community breakfast and refreshments sharing stories and continuing the important tradition of keeping the ANZAC spirit alive for future generations The Boronia Station precinct will be upgraded with more accessible features with the first designs for the project released to the community today Travelling between the Dorset Road shopping precinct and Boronia Station will be easier and safer with a new landscaped plaza created to connect locals directly to an upgraded station precinct seating and lighting to revitalise the area and create an inviting public space that will connect directly to a new pedestrian crossing for safe and convenient travel across Dorset Road The station’s ticket office and Protective Services office will be relocated to improve the station entries and allow the station concourse to be widened There will be improvements to the platform including upgrades to station furniture as well as updates to the passenger waiting room New canopies over the entrances will be added and an updated pick-up and drop-off area along Lupton Way will be built Increased lighting and improved CCTV around the precinct will improve safety The station upgrade paves the way for future projects such as social and affordable housing development and improved public spaces in the shopping precinct The Boronia Station Upgrade is being delivered by the Level Crossing Removal Project with works set to start late next year and the project completed in 2026 This project follows works completed earlier this year to make the Lilydale Line level crossing free and the Belgrave Line boom gate free between Ferntree Gully and the city Designs for the upgrade can be viewed, and locals can have their say on aspects of the project at Engage Victoria Cricket NSW has put its hand out for $650,000 in funding for Boronia Park in North St Marys – asking both major parties to commit to the venue as part of the Federal Election campaign Cricket NSW currently has a plan for a larger multi-sport facility at the site that will provide changerooms alongside a new irrigation system for the cricket oval that will support the Boronia Park Cricket Academy with Cricket NSW hoping the incoming government will fund more than half of it It is proposed the project would benefit those currently involved in the Nepean District Cricket Association Cricket NSW and the St Marys Rugby League Club and inspire more children to get involved in sport locally Cricket NSW CEO Lee Germon said Federal Government support was crucial to infrastructure projects that have wide ranging benefits for the people of Lindsay and community in and around St Marys “The sporting community in Lindsay have identified the enormous benefits that these improvements would bring to the people of the Nepean area,” Germon said “There are more than 700 registered junior cricket players in the Nepean District Cricket Association and those people deserve access to quality “The health and well being benefits from sport whether that be cricket or at multi-purpose facilities are undeniable and we call on the candidates in Lindsay to commit their support ahead of the election on May 3 “We’d like to thank those who have already shown interest in this project and look forward to assisting our communities to make this a reality.” The Boronia Park Cricket Academy is one of 23 community infrastructure projects across the state identified by Cricket NSW and Cricket Australia Lucy Randolph is a western Sydney-based journalist focusing on hyperlocal news stories impacting the Penrith community led by the Langford Aboriginal Association (LLA) and supported The University of Western Australia’s School of Indigenous studies has been delivered to Boronia residents for the second time thanks to grant funding from the Australian Government Department of Social Services The landmark initiative promotes wellbeing through community participation and by gaining a better understanding of cultural history to review family relationships "I didn’t know much about land rights and referendums I didn’t understand those terminologies and just labelled myself as not worthy person," one of the six graduates said "When you are caught in a cycle of drugs and alcohol and domestic violence you forget deep down you’re a strong Aboriginal woman and you come from strong Aboriginal people." Residents in the program engage with Elders to learn about the Stolen Generations family violence and the role of Aboriginal parents today "A lot of the women had never processed their trauma," Boronia’s Family and Community Services Manager "It’s so promising to see them engage with counselling for the first time and deal with past traumas to move forward with their lives and reintegrate back into the community." The program also focuses on developing personal skills to deal with stress and concludes with a cultural activity completed by the residents The graduates say they’re ready to take what they’ve learned back into the community "I know more about myself more about my traumas and how to heal from them I know how to communicate a lot better," one of the women said now I feel connected and a sense of belonging It’s like a strength awakens inside of you." Don't include any personal information.If you need a response, send an enquiry instead The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present Find out how to vote An elected Dutton Liberal Government will commit $800,000 to modernise and enhance facilities at Boronia Park in Hunters Hill.  Boronia Park is home to numerous sporting clubs pickleball players and many local Bushcare volunteers.  This commitment will ensure that Boronia Park Plan of Management can be completed with the inclusion of essential upgrades the installation of a water re-use system and LED lighting improvements.  said these upgrades will meet growing community demand and ensure Boronia Park remains a high-quality and sustainable recreational and sporting facility for Hunters Hill.  “This commitment will help ensure what was envisioned for Boronia Park can become a reality for the hundreds of local families which use the park each year,” said Mr Yung.  welcomed the commitment and praised Scott Yung for his dedication to the needs of Hunters Hill families.  “Scott will be a champion for what matters most to families in Hunters Hill and the entirety of Bennelong which is a growing and connected part of Sydney,” Senator Henderson said.  or simply taking a stroll on the picturesque Boronia Park Walk these upgrades will benefit the entire community.”  This commitment is part of the Liberals’ plan to get Australia back on track.  Donations by individuals to registered political parties of between $2 and $1,500 in a financial year are tax deductible. 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precinct through a landscaped plaza.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction is scheduled to begin in 2025 with completion targeted in 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe redevelopment includes significant infrastructure improvements relocated ticket office and Protective Services facilities and enhanced platform amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new plaza will feature integrated seating complemented by a pedestrian crossing across Dorset Road.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocated 36km east of the Melbourne CBD in the City of Knox the project’s scope includes surrounding road networks and privately and council-owned land parcels.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c!--\u003cp\u003eTransport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson emphasised the development opportunities the upgrade presented.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;As we continue to approve more homes than anywhere else in the country --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plan comes after recently completed infrastructure works in 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points.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to government data Euroa station services around 6900 passengers each year Data from Informed Decisions shows the Strathbogie Shire has a population of about 12,000 and experiences annual growth of around .55 per cent Around 4500 people live at Euroa.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new station design features a modern railway precinct surrounded by landscaped gardens and open spaces an additional pedestrian underpass with lifts and an open forecourt area for community use.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInland Rail delivery director Ed Walker highlighted the project’s community-focused approach.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s clear the Euroa community is passionate about how Inland Rail is delivered and their vision for the project is reflected in the latest design of the railway station precinct,” Walker said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The new designs transform the Euroa railway station precinct into an open designed to connect with existing 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one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design 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significant infrastructure improvements The new plaza will feature integrated seating complemented by a pedestrian crossing across Dorset Road Located 36km east of the Melbourne CBD in the City of Knox and privately and council-owned land parcels The plan comes after recently completed infrastructure works in Melbourne’s east including the removal of level crossings on the Lilydale Line and the elimination of boom gates between Ferntree Gully and the city on the Belgrave Line Community consultation on the concept designs opened on November 15 and end December 15 The upgrade forms part of the Victorian Government’s broader transport infrastructure program which includes the removal of 110 level crossings by 2030 and the creation of boomgate-free corridors on major metropolitan lines The project aims for improved infrastructure and connectivity in Melbourne’s eastern growth corridor and the enhanced station precinct is designed to support increased housing density and commercial development in the surrounding area Inland Rail has unveiled designs for the Euroa railway station precinct Research by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI) shows the number of city-dwellers looking to move to regional areas has doubled over the past 18 months demonstrating an urgent need for solutions to regional pressure points The new station design features a modern railway precinct surrounded by landscaped gardens and open spaces with enhanced parking and improved pedestrian and cyclist connectivity Station modifications include a new accessible railway platform and an open forecourt area for community use Inland Rail delivery director Ed Walker highlighted the project’s community-focused approach “It’s clear the Euroa community is passionate about how Inland Rail is delivered and their vision for the project is reflected in the latest design of the railway station precinct,” Walker said “The new designs transform the Euroa railway station precinct into an open accessible and welcoming community asset.” The project will incorporate a new Anderson Street vehicle underpass designed to connect with existing roads and integrate with the station precinct An independent assessment found the existing goods shed will need to be removed including severe building deterioration and hazardous material risks Inland Rail and construction partner John Holland will undertake community consultation colour palettes and heritage interpretation options until December 15 will also be available for written submissions during this period Construction is scheduled to begin next year Upgrades to the Narabri-Turrawan freight line were completed this month ahead of what many are predicting will be a “bumper” grain harvest The $47-million upgrade included civil works and switching degraded wooden sleepers for concrete sleepers along 35km of line This will enable trains to carry heavier loads of up to 25 tonnes per axle at up to 80km an hour We're upgrading Boronia Station and building a new landscaped plaza on Dorset Road to deliver a modern and accessible precinct for the community Access between the station and Boronia’s Dorset Road shopping precinct will be easier and safer with a new landscaped plaza offering locals a direct connection to the upgraded station precinct helping to revitalise the area and create an inviting public space A new pedestrian crossing with traffic lights will be installed on Dorset Road making it easier and safer to walk between the shops and access the station A new forecourt and entrance canopies will enhance the look and feel of the station Upgrading and relocating the station’s ticket office and Protective Services office to the station entries will allow the station concourse to be widened The project will also deliver accessibility upgrades at the station and improvements to Lupton Way Safety in the area will be improved with increased station lighting and additional CCTV Have your say and complete our concept design and planning approvals surveys online You can also view the project designs, ask us questions and let us know how you'd like to hear from us. Visit Engage Victoria to have your say Survey submissions and questions close 11.59pm The upgraded Boronia Station precinct and new landscaped plaza will provide a range of benefits The Boronia Station Upgrade will be complete in 2026 following works completed a year ahead of schedule to make the Belgrave Line level crossing free from Ferntree Gully to the city Upgrading the station precinct will create more inviting and appealing spaces for the community with urban and architectural design features inspired by its identity as a suburb at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges Station buildings and landscaping designs reference the unique habitat of the Dandenong Ranges and aim to take inspiration from trees Warm textured materials such as brick and ceramic tiles will complement this theme The perforated material of the entrance canopy will provide small flecks of light simulating the experience of walking through the forest Widening the station concourse will highlight these features opening towards the new plaza and making the precinct a welcoming space The Boronia Station Upgrade is part of the Victorian Government's plan to revitalise Boronia and promote local growth This upgrade will complement over $5 million of projects and community grants funded and delivered in partnership with community groups and Knox City Council since 2021 Find out more at suburban development We're seeking community feedback on concept designs and planning approvals Have your say about specific elements of the concept designs tell us how you use the area and how you’d like to hear from us Planning approvals for this project will proceed under Clause 52.03 – Level Crossing Removal Project of the Knox Planning Scheme As the Boronia Station Upgrade is being delivered by the Level Crossing Removal Project this planning provision applies to the project We are seeking community feedback on a range of planning matters All feedback received will be included in a consultation report which will inform the Minister for Planning’s assessment of the project under Clause 52.03 The surveys can be completed on our online engagement hub and close 11.59pm If you'd like a paper copy or need assistance completing the surveys We’ll be out in the community in the coming weeks to talk about the designs. You'll find us at Boronia Station and local shops, or you can sign up to join us at a webinar on Tuesday 26 November. Find out more on our online engagement hub Get the latest news to your email inbox FREE The residents of Boronia Grove retirement village in Kingscote celebrated 50 years of community on Kangaroo Island on Thursday Get an all ACCESS PASS to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription Get an all access pass to the News and your Digital Edition with an online subscription Monday afternoon saw Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews respond to a house on fire in Boronia following multiple calls to Triple Zero Half of a residential home on Boronia was destroyed by a ‘well alight’ house fire with local services getting the situation resolved quite quickly Gertonia Avenue Boronia was the site of a house fire on Monday 3 March at 3.09pm a Fire Rescue Victoria spokesperson said crews arrived on scene within three minutes to find the single weatherboard house well alight “FRV crews donned breathing apparatus and used multiple hoselines to attack the fire in the front section and roof space of the house,” they said The fire was deemed under control at 3.29pm VICPOL and Ambulance assisted firefighting operations on scene with Commander Gary Oakley as Officer in Charge The spokesperson said that the front half of the home has been extensively damaged in the fire “The cause of the fire is not yet determined but it will be investigated by FRV fire investigators,” they said A Community Advice message was issued for smoke in the area and firefighters remained on scene for some time Boronia Heights Primary School received a special visit from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and a number of other politicians on Thursday 30 January Education announcements were the theme of the visit as public schools became part of an agreement to increase funding across Victoria Minister for Education of Victoria to our school today as they signed the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement,” read the Boronia Heights social media post “We are so proud of our Student Leaders who greeted our visitors upon arrival The Federal and State Governments have come to an agreement that will put all public schools in Victoria on a path to full and fair funding the Commonwealth will provide an additional five per cent of the Schooling Resource Standard (SRS) to Victorian public schools Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Labor knows that education opens the doors of opportunity and we want to make sure we widen them “Building Australia’s Future means investing in the next generation which is why every dollar of this funding will go into helping children learn,” he said “This gives certainty to parents and teachers while setting our children up for the future.” The agreement is set to increase the Commonwealth’s contribution from 20 per cent to 25 per cent of the SRS by 2034 An estimated $2.5 billion in additional Commonwealth funding will be directed towards Victorian public schools over the next 10 years Premier Jacinta Allan said her priority is – and has always been – that every child has access to a world-class education in a Victorian government school we’re investing in our kids’ future – that’s why we have the largest school building program in the country and that’s why we’ve advocated for this deal,” she said Jason Clare said this is real funding tied to real reforms to help students catch up I want this money to get results,” he said The funding includes more individualised support for students mandating evidenced-based teaching practices and more mental health support in schools Victoria will remove the provision put in by the former Liberal Government allowing the state to claim four per cent of public school funding for indirect school costs such as capital depreciation and replace it with four per cent of recurrent funding on eligible expenses while also maintaining a share of 75 per cent of the SRS for public schools The agreement signed at Boronia Heights Primary will be followed by a Victorian bilateral agreement attaching funding to reforms already being delivered in Victorian schools that will help students catch up “That’s why funding will be directly tied to reforms that we know work –It will help make sure every child gets a great start in life And what every Australian child deserves,” Mr Clare said The states and territories that have signed the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement (BFSA) – Western Australia the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) – will also be offered additional funding from the Commonwealth as per the no-disadvantage clause included in their respective bilateral agreements This will include similar requirements to no longer account for indirect expenditure on schools Victorian Minister for Education Ben Carroll said they have been unrelenting in their advocacy to the Commonwealth to increase its funding to 25 per cent of the SRS for Victorian Government schools to ensure that all schools in Victoria are fairly and fully funded “This is a win for Victorian students and teachers and we are pleased to have reached agreement with the Albanese Labor Government,” he said Labor member for Bayswater Jackson Taylor said that nothing is more important than setting our kids up for life with a great education and this huge news means every kid local and across the State will get the education funding they deserve “I’m so proud that Labor governments are getting this done,” he said The agreement means more help for students and more support for teachers The federal government will continue to work with remaining states to get all public schools on a path to full and fair funding Vinnies Victoria has opened up a new Pop-Up Shop in Boronia on Thursday 24 October – the first Vinnies in the area for years The new store is located at 30 Dorset Square the shop will be open from Tuesday to Saturday and will run until at least Christmas or until stock runs out The St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria head of merchandise and retail innovation Liz Randle said they are excited to open their latest PopUP by Vinnies in Boronia “This PopUp is filled with almost entirely brand-new products generously donated by our corporate partners with plenty of well-known brands for customers to explore and pluck a bargain,” Ms Randle said customers will be able to find unique gifts for loved ones in the lead up to Christmas as well as a cheeky gift or two for themselves.” This Pop-Up is special because Vinnies only got access to the site last Friday and is ready to welcome customers in less than a week She said the shop will offer a fun new shopping experience that redefines op-shopping in a sustainable “Most importantly the money raised from every purchase at PopUP by Vinnies will go towards helping some of the most vulnerable Victorians amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and affordable housing shortage,” she said “We’re open on Tuesday to Saturday up until Christmas so come in and say ‘hi’ to our welcoming Vinnies team.” The space has been generously donated by the landlord so Vinnies will only cover basic costs – importantly it is fully stocked and ready for the community Panda Rounds: Introduction to Round Dancing The Panda Rounds Round Dance Club in Boronia is holding their annual Introduction to Round Dancing evening on Friday 21 February at 6pm in the Boronia Progress Hall in Boronia Road near the corner of Dorset Road This event is free for new dancers and will let you experience one of the easiest ways to learn to dance By the end of the evening you will be dancing round the room Please book by email to pandarounds@gmail.com or send a text to Phil on 0425 720 442 Beginners classes commence the following week have chosen Waltz as the first rhythm to be taught for the 8 – 10 week course Each class is 1 hour and costs $15 per person Round Dancing is cued social ballroom dancing and a lot of fun early voting will be running at a number of locations from Tuesday 22 April right up to the day before the election Hundreds of early voting centres across the state will be open progressively across the country from Tuesday 22 April 2025 and will run up to and including Friday 2 May Please remember to check the opening dates as not all early voting centres are open for the entire two-week early voting period Most will operate from 8.30am to 5.30pm weekdays with a 9am start on Saturday 26 April and a late finish at 6pm on Friday 2 May All early voting centres will be closed on Easter Monday Boronia – The Orchard Church of Christ Rowville – 1st Rowville Scout Group Hall Croydon – Old Croydon Community School Lilydale – St Patrick’s Parish Community Centre Chirnside Park – Chirnside Park Community Hub you can vote early either in person or by post if on polling day you: are outside the electorate where you are enrolled to vote are unable to leave your workplace to vote infirm or due to give birth shortly (or caring for someone who is) are a person with disability (or caring for someone who is) are a patient in hospital and can’t vote at the hospital have religious beliefs that prevent you from attending a polling place are in prison serving a sentence of less than three years or otherwise detained have a reasonable fear for your safety or wellbeing For more information on early voting head to the AEC website: https://aec.gov.au/ Due to calendar conflict and the anticipation that a long weekend will discourage attendance Boronia RSL has reluctantly decided to cancel it’s weekend Anzac Day march service Thursday 6 February saw Boronia RSL officially announce the cancellation of its annual commemorative march for 2025 traditionally held on the weekend prior to Anzac Day Due to the long weekend and the fact that many of the marchers will be away or attending family functions the RSL Committee decided to cancel the march in order to avoid low participation “We understand this may cause some inconvenience and apologise for any disruption to those who look forward to the march each year We hope to see everyone next year,” a spokesperson from the Boronia RSL said For anyone with questions or concerns about the cancellation is available to assist and can be reached at 0476 302 816 The RSL is hopeful that the event will return in 2026 and encourages all members and the community to stay connected for future updates A new normal with some control has been decided as the best option for the urban landscape of Boronia Ten story heights have been green-lit by the Knox Council after lengthy discussion at its recent meeting The Council endorsed the Boronia Renewal Strategy 2024 and planning scheme amendment C192knox with changes regarding Bambury Street on 27 May Knox Council Mayor and Chandler Ward Councillor Jude Dwight said the Boronia renewal strategy had been a huge body of work commencing more than eight years ago “It does identify opportunities for growth and development within the major activity centre,” she said “There is also an emphasis on investment in community infrastructure and services.” Amendment C192knox seeks to implement the objectives and strategies of the Boronia Renewal Strategy 2024 by applying local policies changes to zones and overlays to the original Knox planning scheme The new design and development overlay – Schedule 10 will affect three areas labelled Precincts 1 2 and 3 of the major activity centre in Boronia – adding areas north and south of the original proposition Mayor Dwight said the Boronia renewal strategy has been an important strategic document for the council identifying big move projects that are expected to catalyse investment within that activity centre “Those projects are things such as the brand new train station precinct concept multipurpose hub and the green spine corridor,” she said Mayor Dwight said that she is a member of the Boronia Revitalisation Board and through that avenue the council has also been successful in obtaining State Government grant funding to support co-funded investments in Boronia “The state government’s attention is on meeting housing targets and focusing development in activity centres,” she said “We have been able to get support for mandatory heights as opposed to discretionary ones which will leave a lot of uncertainty around the development in Boronia.” Mayor Dwight said the decision to draw the activity centre boundary down the middle of Bambury and Elsie Streets was poorly thought through in her mind “That’s what’s been brought to light as this renewal strategy has progressed,” she said “It’s become obvious that there are quite drastic unintended consequences for the area – because of that decision for residences has been an ongoing issue for over seven years and my preference would be that they have this situation resolved by moving this motion tonight.” Baird Ward Cr Yvonne Allred said she had come to understand the potential risks of not adopting this at the meeting “I would encourage anyone interested particularly those who did engage with the consultation to read through this report,” she said “There are many sections throughout the document that address the concerns regarding building heights specifically.” Cr Allred said the panel appointed by the planning minister has supported the provision of mandatory heights of 10 storeys for the centre to protect the views where they have been set and at the same time allow for additional growth “This provides this council with the best level of control possible that will ensure certainty for the community about the scale of development that we may see in the distant future,” she said Tirhatuan Ward Cr Nicole Seymour said she would particularly like to separate out the adoption of the Boronia renewal strategy from the adoption of C192 place and even Bambury Street I am happy with the Boronia renewal strategy and 100 per cent support your position on Bambury but if it has to be linked together and push me into a corner where it’s a matter of voting to support all or nothing then I’m going to go with nothing,” she said “I am not convinced that density of up to 10 storeys in height on those four corners is reasonable at all.” Cr Seymour compared the Boronia development to high-density living in the Dandenong area we should be trying to build neighbourhoods and civic precincts that are exemplary in terms of liveability and accessibility And I’m not convinced that this decision will achieve that,” she said Dobson Ward Cr Meagan Baker said that she would not be supportive and had some concerns also “The 10 storey heights and the four corners of Boronia and Dorset road and its visual amenity in the proximity of the view lines of the foothills of the daily logs in principle based on the report line,” she said Collier Ward Cr Marcia Timmers-Leitch said the council needed to have a key strategic plan for this area and felt confident in the team which had been guiding this process for a long time “We have done what we can to get the best outcome,” she said Dinsdale Ward Cr and Deputy Mayor Sarina Grasso said she would definitely be supporting the alternative as did Friberg Ward Cr Susan Laukens “I know that when we first started the 10 storeys was quite an overwhelming thought,” she said “It allows certainty that we will not go any higher.” have greater control in having design outcomes that actually really support that space.” Taylor Ward Cr Darren Pearce said he was also supportive and said having some control in the process was a positive an activity area and heavy rail – that’s going to be the new normal in Melbourne,” he said “We’re going to be having this pressure everywhere in Melbourne due to the chronic residential housing shortage we’re now experiencing.” Scott Ward Cr Lisa Cooper said she would love to support the alternate but there was one section that she couldn’t move past “The remaining properties yet to be developed would be unfairly disadvantaged by their inclusion in the NRZ1 while surrounding properties have been redeveloped over time change changing the prevailing character,” she said “That is such an unfair position to be putting those residents in when there’s barely any difference in the outcomes visually.” Mayor Dwight said the alternative was really about getting closure and certainty really difficult process to even to get to this point,” she said When voted as proposed the alternative motion was carried for the C192 Council adopted the strategy and Planning Scheme Amendment C192knox on 27 May Two Boronia residents are safe after their home caught alight over the weekend with one person in hospital as an investigation is launched into the cause of the fire Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) firefighters rescued two people from a house fire following multiple Triple Zero calls around 6am the morning of Saturday 22 March on Underwood Road FRV crews arrived within five minutes to find smoke and flames pouring from a single-storey brick home firefighters entered the burning structure and safely located the two occupants They were quickly brought outside and treated for smoke inhalation at the scene before being transferred into the care of Ambulance Victoria A representative from Ambulance Victoria said paramedics transported a female in her 40’s by road to Maroondah Hospital in a stable condition The fire was declared under control at 6:47am The cause of the blaze is yet to be determined Firefighters remained on site for some time to ensure the fire was fully extinguished CFA firefighters and Victoria Police also assisted at the scene Boronia and Croydon are set to battle it out for both the Division 2 Flag and a return to Division 1 this Sunday at Walker Park The Hawks come into this game looking to complete a remarkable two seasons in Division 2 where they’ve only lost twice by a combined margin of nine points they were the first to book their ticket to this weekend’s decider after defeating Mulgrave in the second semi final by 34 points Senior men’s coach Matt Clark says that they’ve had a similar approach to last year throughout this finals series “We’ve had to make sure that our weekend training sessions have been at a game pace and match sim related We’ve trained really hard on those weekend’s,” Clark said Boronia face a Croydon side who’s played each week of this finals series Waverley Blues and Mulgrave on their way to this weekend’s Grand Final with their 19s and reserves also competing on the day Senior coach Rhett Jordon says this feat has given players extra drive ahead of the weekend “It’s been good to have all three sides on the track together during the week and then being able to watch one another and really invest in each other’s journey throughout the finals series,” Jordon says The Blues also have an added element of confidence having defeated all sides in Division 2 at least once this season Croydon’s only victory against the Hawks came by eight points at Croydon Oval in Round 6 before falling to them by 15 points nine rounds later at Tormore Reserve Clark says it’s a much different matchup against a different opponent this time around compared to last year’s grand final against Heathmont tough game of football against really good For the spectators they’ll enjoy what they see and for us we’re gonna have to be ready from the start.” Jordon says that both sides match up really well and that they’re in it to win it we’re there and so (we’re going in with) a ‘why not us’ mentality.” A win for the Hawks would see them crowned premiers for the 11th time  and win back-to-back premierships for the first time in their club’s history who’s also chasing his fourth premiership as a senior coach it would mean a lot to the entire Boronia community from seniors down to juniors “We’re celebrating everyone’s success no matter what it looks like I’m expecting big numbers and support (for us) and to be fair everyone’s excited about it but no one’s over awed by it.” For the Blues they’re chasing their eighth premiership as well as ending a 27-year senior men’s premiership drought at the club Jordon says if they were successful it’d be massive for the club and is hoping for three victories this coming Sunday “We’ll never know how it really feels until we get there and if we get there But I’m really excited about the opportunity and hope that we can get things going our way on Sunday but we know it’s not going to be an easy feat.” Match Footage EFNL Board Staff Junior Committee Senior Clubs Junior Clubs Safeguarding Children & Young People Annual Reports (VIEW MAP) Email: enquiries@efnl.org.au Terms of Service  |  Privacy Policy  SaveLog in, register or subscribe to save recipes for later.You have reached your maximum number of saved items Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime The pocket of Pittwater Road occupied by Boronia Kitchen might not have much in the way of a vista, but there are plenty of glitzier strips missing the first-rate food this local hero offers. The menu, overseen by Aria alumnus Simon Sandall, is imbued with a sense of care and precision, while the floor team is warm and personable from your first foot through the door. The yuzu-spiked slab of prawn toast deserves its fandom, but smoked mussel and prawn escabeche – embellished with whipped roe and a bump of briny caviar – is also a must. Main courses are generous, and a crunchy, blistered round of roast pork belly elevated with native pepper jus hits all the comforting notes without being a snooze. Add a short but well-judged wine selection by the glass, and it’s no wonder Boronia’s star continues to shine. 14.5/20ReviewBoronia, Gladesville's textbook neighbourhood restaurantContinue this series Braci Osteria + PizzeriaPunchy pizzas, snacks and pasta in a cosy setting. Chat ThaiCrowd-pleaser thick with spice and smiles. Bert’s Bar & BrasserieMerivale’s northern showpiece. 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Boronia has a dark chapter hidden in its history has brought to light the story of Boronia’s ‘death trap’ and a source of frustration to local residents over many years Ray said he has personal experience of what local residents suffered up until 1998 “I lived at The Basin from 1980 until 1993,” Ray said It seemed nothing was ever going to be done about it Ray found the road/rail crossing was the result of a series of errors The rail line from Ringwood to Upper Ferntree Gully was surveyed in 1887 The intersection of Dorset and Boronia Roads was then just two dusty tracks “The rail line as authorised by Parliament was supposed to cut across Dorset and Boronia Roads farther up the slope to the east,” Ray said “The line engineers thought two separate crossings and the earthworks involved would be too expensive and they shifted the line one hundred metres or so down the hill They couldn’t envisage the consequences one hundred years later.” At least thirty people were killed on the crossing between 1926 and 1978 Most of the casualties were in two horrendous accidents Ten people were killed when a city-bound electric train hit a charabanc on Easter Sunday nine people died on the crossing in an almost identical collision Since 1998 when the crossing went underground “I still shop in Boronia regularly,” Ray said “At least you no longer have to allow twenty minutes for the boom barriers being down in peak hour.” More details on Boronia and Its Death Trap Crossing – khs@relics.com During a heartfelt gathering at the home of the Boronia’s Inner Wheel Club a cherished member Irene Jackson was recognised for her exceptional service to the organisation Inner Wheel is an international women’s organisation that helps women create friendship it has clubs in over 100 countries with over 100,000 members Former club president Shirley Burgess presented the 103-year-old with the honoured active membership badge during the club’s monthly morning tea for her dedication of 40 years to the Inner Wheel Club of Boronia making a significant impact within the community “As a centenarian who will celebrate her 104th birthday next month Irene will continue to spread warmth and friendship at her nursing home welcoming new residents with hugs and often gifting them knitted teddy bears,” Ms Burgess said “She’s giving these trauma teddies to new residents to make them settle into our care.” Her commitment to fostering connections has made her a beloved figure among those who may feel vulnerable or lonely as she consistently takes the time to engage in friendly conversation and donating it to the ambulance or police – the Inner Wheel Club of Boronia has been doing this for a long time now and sometimes they go overseas and she’s been part of that meeting,” she said aims to improve lives with a focus on women and children The club promotes friendship and community service and international charities through a variety of events the club has supported numerous organisations such as Infolink EDVOS (Family Violence Service for Women & Children) among others – their commitment extends to international efforts supporting initiatives like the School of St The concept of supporting Cord Blood Research as a national project was first proposed in 2000 and has since led to the awarding of 62 grants at the annual Inner Wheel Australia National Conference The Inner Wheel emblem reflects its close association with Rotary symbolising shared ethical values and objectives – the organisation welcomes individuals over the age of 18 fostering a spirit of collaboration and service in communities worldwide Congratulations to Irene Jackson for her remarkable contributions and dedication to the Inner Wheel Club of Boronia Knox Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested and charged a man following a spate of burglaries across the eastern suburbs of Melbourne were primarily at commercial premises in the eastern suburbs including executed two search warrants on New Years Day in Hayles Street and Rankin Road in Boronia where several items were seized including: mobile phones and laptops – alleged to have been stolen during burglaries • Two allegedly stolen motorcycles and various quantities of alleged illicit drugs believed to be heroin The 47-year-old Boronia man was interviewed by detectives and has been charged with 70 offences in relation to an alleged 23 separate burglaries • theft of and attempted theft of motor vehicles The man appeared before Ringwood Magistrates Court on Thursday 2 January where his bail application was adjourned to be heard on Friday 3 January Business Franchise Australia Goodyear Autocare Boronia has been presented with the coveted ‘National Dealer of the Year’ award at the Australian Goodyear Autocare conference Bringing together Goodyear Autocare’s national network of franchisees the conference celebrated and recognised excellence in tyre and automotive servicing with Goodyear Autocare Boronia capping off an excellent year by taking home the top prize across the 130 store Goodyear Autocare Boronia franchisee Gary Merz said that he was honoured to receive the award which was presented at a Gala Dinner in the company of more than 210 franchisees Goodyear associates and representatives from across the supplier network “Winning this award came as a real surprise; it’s such a fantastic achievement to share with my team members It’s really rewarding to see that our efforts have been recognised and incredibly satisfying to show the team that their consistent hard work has paid off,” said Gary During the two years that Gary has owned Goodyear Autocare Boronia the business has gone from strength to strength local dealer which offers a high standard of service resulting in the business’ continued success “None of this would be possible without our devoted customer base or the support of Goodyear I’m certain our customers will be pleased to know they’re being serviced by the Goodyear Autocare ‘National Dealer of the Year!’” continued Gary Nominated franchisees were judged across a number of business areas such as operational standards In addition to the national and state dealer of year awards selected stores and franchisees within the Goodyear Autocare network that have shown consistent excellence across business criteria were inducted into the Goodyear Autocare ‘Hall of Fame’ as further recognition of their efforts This year’s conference also exposed Goodyear Autocare franchisees to a wide range of initiatives to assist in growing their businesses; including showcasing innovative product ranges yet to be released to the market improved customer service programs and other developments to the Goodyear Autocare franchise network GOODYEAR AUTOCARE AUSTRALIA ‘DEALER OF THE YEAR’ WINNERS AND ‘HALL OF FAME’ INDUCTEES National Goodyear Autocare Dealer of the YearGoodyear Autocare Boronia NSW/ACT Goodyear Autocare Dealers of the YearGoodyear Autocare Gungahlin ACT – Matt Whyte (metro winner)Goodyear Autocare Coffs Harbour VIC/TAS Goodyear Autocare Dealers of the YearGoodyear Autocare Boronia VIC – Gary Merz (metro winner)Goodyear Autocare Shepparton VIC – Rod Poliness and Geoff Wright (rural winner) QLD Goodyear Autocare Dealers of the YearGoodyear Autocare Enoggera QLD – Bob Dunn and Darren Luback (metro winner)Goodyear Autocare Roma SA/WA/NT Goodyear Autocare Dealers of the YearGoodyear Autocare Kadina Goodyear Autocare Hall of Fame InducteesSam Nash (Goodyear Autocare St Kilda)Greg Church (Goodyear Autocare Bayswater)Mark Pearce (Goodyear Autocare Launceston)Steve Longey (Goodyear Autocare Huonville)Alan Hillery (Goodyear Autocare Erina)Roly Francis (Goodyear Autocare Kadina and Goodyear Autocare Balaklava)Barney Menzies (Goodyear Autocare Bowen)Lou Mandanici (Goodyear & Dunlop Tyres Australia) Email: production@cgbpublishing.com.au ©Copyright 2021 Business Franchise Australia and New Zealand | Design An inquest into the death of Ferntree Gully resident Andrew David Berry found drug-induced sympathomimetic syndrome to be the cause Andrew David Berry was arrested by police as he attempted to break into a residential premises in Boronia Berry broke various household items and terrorised a 13-year-old girl and her 15-year-old brother the police used capsicum spray to subdue Berry in order to handcuff him and complete his arrest prompting first aid administration upon his arrival at the police station An ambulance was soon called at 2.59pm when Berry remained unconscious and appeared hyperthermic Mr Berry’s temperature was recorded at a sweltering 43 degrees Celsius and his condition continued to deteriorate Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed and there was a return of spontaneous circulation At 4.12pm Mr Berry was transported by ambulance to the Maroondah Hospital Emergency Department Mr Berry could not be saved and he died at 5.49pm Post-mortem toxicology revealed a high blood methylamphetamine concentration indicating the use of methamphetamine drugs Despite witnesses describing Berry falling and knocking his head during his arrest at the Boronia residence the grazes and bruising found on Berry’s head during the autopsy were minor injuries and did not contribute to his rapid decline in health “I am satisfied that Mr Berry’s head struck the outside wall of the residence during his fall I am not however satisfied that the contact was particularly forceful,” Coroner Paul Lawrie said whichever of the injuries on the left side of Mr Berry’s may be attributable to this event the coroner found that alternate health outcomes for Berry with earlier medical intervention can not be said to have improved Berry’s medical condition In response to police not fully attending to Berry’s capsicum spray aftercare recommendations to clarify all police policies and manuals that relate to the aftercare of persons who have been sprayed with capsicum spray were made by Coroner Lawrie to ensure clarity With threats to honeybees frequently in the news could native pollinators step into the role of pollinating crops and stone fruits The first step is to learn more about the identities of Australia’s native pollinators and their interactions with native plants It can be a surprise to learn of fruit bats pollinating eucalypts and moths pollinating cheese trees (Glochidion species) and coffee bush (Breynia species) in well-known ecosystems But the interactions of tiny moths with boronias are almost unheard of Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the male to female parts of flowers Self-pollination occurs between flowers on the same plant Boronias and some closely related Rutaceae have intricate relationships with a family of moths Their larvae feed on developing boronia seeds and They emerge as adults in late winter and spring when boronias are in flower says many heliozelid species seem to simply feed on boronias But some heliozelid and boronia species have evolved so that the moth also pollinates the boronias In some cases this has resulted in a specialised obligate pollination relationship “This means the moth is the only species that can pollinate the plant and the plant is the only species that can feed and shelter the moth and its larvae I think this is the case for Boronia megastigma and its moth The moths pollinate the flowers after they lay their eggs within the flowers so their larvae can feed on some “The females of this moth species have a scaly abdominal cleft that they use to collect and transfer pollen between plants We think this structure may have coevolved together with changes to the flowers of Boronia megastigma,” she says Liz is now studying populations of Boronia megastigma can travel between remnant patches of boronias This is important for conservation because the plants can’t set seed without their moths,” she says Some species have very small distributions growing in isolated patches in rocky areas or in native vegetation remnants on farms and along roadsides a botanist at National Herbarium of New South Wales says Australia is a centre of diversity for the citrus family “Boronias occur from Cape York to southern Tasmania with centres of diversity in southeastern Australia the Kimberley and southwest Western Australia,” he says A few are from New Caledonia and the rest are endemic to Australia “The flowers of boronia species that we think may have heliozelid pollinators appear to have evolved wacky morphology,” Marco says “They have features like petals that are unusual colours or even different colours on either side sterile stamens; large bulbous stigmas; beautiful perfumes; and other floral features to direct moths to lay their eggs in specific parts of the flower Other boronias associated with more generalised moths have simple flowers,” he says Marco’s recent evolutionary studies of boronias using DNA data showed that boronias with these interesting floral features aren’t that closely related to each other We think some of these floral features evolved several times in species with specialised moth pollinators.” Both Liz and Marco noted that boronias they think have heliozelid pollinators are also the species that produce beautiful floral fragrances They assume this is to attract their pollinators The rose boronia that grows in Sydney (Boronia serrulata) is one The species is cultivated from cuttings and grown on farms to isolate chemicals from its flowers for use in fragrances Retired CSIRO scientist Don Sands is studying threatened boronias and their moth pollinators at sites in southeast Queensland When the boronias are in bloom during early spring he places the potted plants beside their wild siblings as decoys “We hope the moths will lay their eggs on the flowers of the decoys I’ll then rear the moths at home so that we have adult moth specimens for identification and naming,” Don says As well as discovering heliozelid species that are new to science and learning more about boronia-moth species pairs Don wants to test the assumption that boronias can’t self-pollinate “I’m testing this experimentally by holding plants in confinement away from any other potential pollinators,” he says With some boronia-moth species pairs so intricately linked might plants alter their flowering times and finish flowering before the adult moths emerge Pollination relationships could also be affected by greater impacts of fire on ecosystems they could find themselves growing in pollinator sterile areas a Senior Conservation Officer with NSW Department of Planning and Environment says the interdependence of moths and boronias provides a tiny window into the complexity of natural ecosystems “They make threatened species conservation programs increasingly complicated because it is the interacting system of multiple species that requires attention if the program is to be effective in the long term,” he says Mick and Don are working together on Boronia repanda in northeastern NSW “Two species of heliozelid moth have been identified from the rare boronia and the next step is to investigate the life cycle of these species a conservation management action that might help the plant in the short term could unwittingly harm the moths and potentially lead to the loss of species,” Mick said “The impacts that fire might have on Boronia repanda The interactions of boronias and heliozelids are being studied by a highly collaborative group of professional and amateur scientists who are supported by an incredible team of citizen scientists across the country Together they have discovered hundreds of new species which will be given formal scientific names in the years to come The work is underpinned by making scientific collections of moth specimens in institutions like the Australia National Insect Collection at CSIRO Although heliozelid larvae usually lay their eggs in boronia flowers they recently found some larvae living in a gall in the stem of a boronia They used DNA to match the larvae to an adult moth specimen Visiting boronias in bloom is one way to discover new species of heliozelids The team is also wondering whether subtle differences between moth species could help them recognise new species of boronias Species of boronias not previously documented are still being discovered in the wild and in herbarium collections Thanks to Don Sands for his assistance in writing this article Read more about scientific naming of species at CSIRO. 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View our vision towards reconciliation Find out how we can help you and your business Get in touch using the form below and our experts will get in contact soon CSIRO will handle your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and our Privacy Policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Precincts and Regions (the department) invited BioMelbourne Network to join an Industry Reference Group (IRG) to help contribute to discussions to support potential options for the GSK Boronia site redevelopment GSK will cease production at the end of 2022 with decommissioning activities planned in the 2nd quarter 2023 The department in partnership with Charter Hall has engaged EY to develop an options opportunity piece to support the continuance of a Life Sciences Precinct at the Boronia site The IRG consists of participants from DJPR AMMC along with other key industry leaders Act as a governance mechanism and provide inputs into the development of the business case and options for consideration by Charter Hall and the Victorian Government Provide input into options that develops the site as a Life Sciences Precinct which is consistent with the Victorian Government’s Medtech and Pharmaceutical Sector Strategy in seeking to capture high-value manufacturing and supports the State’s intention to build capabilities in areas like medicine manufacture clinical trials infrastructure and vaccines Provide insight and advice on the recommendations and options being developed by EY for consideration by Charter Hall and the Victorian Government Provide insights on strategy to increase the competitive success of Victorian medtech manufacturers by retaining and expanding the key equipment and assets on the site The first IRG meeting was held at the GSK Boronia site in June then another in July in Melbourne to formally workshop a Vision Statement and hear the views of other industry participants including case study examples of Life Sciences Precincts around the world The IRG will actively pursue development of opportunities from industry who may wish to utilise the location for manufacturing of pharmaceuticals or medical devices, for research and development, education or for other purposes. If you have interest in learning more about the site or have an opportunity you’d like to discuss, feel free to reach out to me at jmalone@biomelbourne.org for an initial discussion or directly to Nick Lidonnici Regional Portfolio Manager- Industrial and logistics for Charter Hall email: Nick.Lidonnici@charterhall.com.au  Category: News BioMelbourne Network respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the unceded lands and waters of Victoria: the Bunurong on which the BioMelbourne Network and our Victorian members work and as well as the lands and waters of our members further afield We pay respect to their Elders past and present we acknowledge the significant contribution that they and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have made and continue to make to the research and knowledge systems that inform our community and our sector We acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to live in a spiritual and sacred relationship with this country and recognise our responsibility to continue to work towards reconciliation Copyright © BioMelbourne Network Network Website by Silver Lane Studio 20244 min readThe Eastern Football Netball League Eastland Team of the Year squads have been selected for season 2024 with the final teams to be announced via social media tonight at the Chandler Medal Lauren Van Der Westhauizen (Croydon North MLOC) Around 500 street lights on main roads in Boronia have been replaced with energy efficient LEDs These lighting upgrades will reduce up to 2,900 tonnes of greenhouse gases over the next 20 years Other benefits of LED street lights include providing more reliable and uniform light at night improving the amenity and sense safety in local streets and lowering maintenance costs due to its longer lifespan This initiative is part of Boronia Revitalisation Project, and supported by our Climate Response Plan 2021-2031 which aims to reduce greenhouse emissions in our community A total of $410,000 has been invested into this Boronia streetlight replacement project Precincts and Regions providing a grant of $100,000 These works are a continuation of our street light replacement project we have replaced 10,600 street lights with energy efficient LED globes Council is planning to upgrade street lights to LEDs across remaining major roads in Knox Learn more about our climate actions at our Energy efficiency and greenhouse emissions web page. Street lights upgraded to LEDs on Dorset Road and Floriston Crescent Intersection Before the street lights were upgraded to LEDs on Dorset Road and Floriston Crescent Intersection Street lights upgraded to LEDs on Dorset Road  Before the street lights were upgraded to LEDs on Dorset Road  Before the street lights were upgraded to LEDs on Dorset Road and Chandler Road Intersection Street lights upgraded to LEDs on Erica Avenue  Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe Melbourne’s Zagame family has offloaded its second large-format gaming venue within a month The Boronia Hotel in the city’s eastern suburbs was sold for $24 million to a private investor from Brisbane SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Read MorePubsHotelsMergers & acquisitionsLatest In CommercialFetching latest articles The report by the Office of the Inspector of Custodial Services (OICS) contained 14 recommendations Corrective Services Commissioner Michael Reynolds said Boronia continues to set new standards in custodial services and preparing prisoners’ reintegration back into the community the facility has expanded the rehabilitation and training programs available to residents particularly for Aboriginal women in its care,” Commissioner Reynolds said “Boronia has adopted a forward-looking model of imprisonment that recognises the diverse needs of women in prison,” Commissioner Reynolds said “The Boronia model provides an opportunity to maximise each woman's potential to positively confidently and safely reintegrate with their families and communities following release “Boronia is a unique facility that thrives on community engagement and reintegration services and models those services to align with how they are delivered in the community.” Boronia holds up to 93 minimum-security women in ‘households’ where they are responsible for their own cooking budgeting and buying groceries at the Centre supermarket Children up to the age of four years can reside with their mothers and children up to the age of 12 years are able to participate in overnight or extended day visits OICS was supportive of Boronia’s style of perimeter fence and its “unobtrusiveness” given the pre-release centre needs to blend in with its suburban Bentley neighbours Despite the recent escape of three prisoners the report does not raise concerns about the ability of prisoners to abscond but rather the very rare occasions unauthorised people have entered the facility The Department maintains Boronia’s security detection systems are fit for purpose lights and microphonics which are monitored around the clock by staff in a control room on-site All perimeter cameras and fence alarms activated as required during the incident on 3 February 2022 Boronia is also a working prison where every woman is required to engage in on-site or off-site employment activities and/or study women are enrolled in traineeships in areas such as hospitality Academic studies range from certificate level to tertiary qualifications Don't include any personal information.If you need a response, send an enquiry instead. The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present. A secret development comes to light as members of the community rally against the decision. The state government has approved plans for high density housing at the former Boronia Heights College grounds without any notice to the public of the plan and with the most minimal of consultation with Knox Council, which has left residents in the surrounding area frustrated and angry. The grounds in the matter are at the foothills of the Dandenong, tucked away off Mount View, Harcourt and Forest roads; a gem of a place that is described as precious and irreplaceable by Boronia locals. Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny has recently approved plans for the eight-hectare former Boronia Heights school site to be transformed into a residential area with 145 homes. Community member Roger Davey is one of those concerned about the sites’ potential future, and is banding together with other locals to stand against the decision. He said the site is a nice piece of greenery amongst the surrounding residential developments, and has provided him and his dog Snowy a great place to go for walks and enjoy the greenery. “Tearing down the park and building houses on it would mean there is no more ‘green’ in the area. There are kids enjoying the bike tracks they’ve built, and a football field that is needed in the community,” he said. Mr Davey suggested the government should do similar to its actions in the Western suburbs where they are planting 500,000 trees to contribute to urban cooling. Council was recently advised that the development plan was approved by a delegate for the Planning Minister on 2 May 2023. Deputy Mayor Cr Jude Dwight said the plan suggests almost 150 homes to be built on the land, however the Knox Housing Strategy and Foothills policy would support about 25. It will see about half of these across the old oval area which Council has previously requested be retained due to the increasing pressure on our sport and recreation reserves. Cr Dwight said the main concerns for residents are not just about the environment and its current potential, but also traffic congestion with an increased population in the area. “The site will have just one access road through from Harcourt and Mountview Roads, hosting vehicles for 145 new dwellings, and loading up already congested intersections with Albert Ave and Forest Rd,” she said. The state government’s Plan Melbourne 2050 identifies Boronia’s activity centre as a Major Activity Centre where higher density housing should be supported by Council, as is appropriate to the transport infrastructure and community services available while taking the pressure off the foothills and surrounds. Knox City Council Housing strategies and policies have been developed with extensive community consultation, however the government is disregarding both its Plan and Council strategies with this development, creating higher density housing in the major activity centre and foothills area. “The consequences of this kind of approach is the eventual erosion of foothills protections in areas where our drainage, stormwater and road infrastructure and existing vegetation simply cannot support it,” she said. The state government maintains that affordable housing is the number one driver however there is very little detail about how this will be achieved aside from the “bulk-build” approach. Ms Dwight said inclusionary housing is a far bigger issue, which solutions require greater consideration than what is evidenced in the development plan and must be negotiated with Council to achieve strong outcomes. “Council’s open space developer contribution is not being met and there is little protection planned for the sites of biological significance and the fauna they are home to,” she said. Both Ms Dwight and Knox Mayor Cr Timmers-Leitch have both requested a meeting with Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny, in which Ms Dwight said no response has been received to date. Cr Timmers-Leitch said in a press release that it was very disappointing that there was no public notice and minimal consultation before approving the plan largely unchanged. “Council first raised concerns about the proposal in August last year, and requested that the Minister not approve the development plan as proposed,” she said. There are concerns for the site including the intensity of the development, lack of information about social and affordable housing, the protection of habitat zones and vegetation, bushfire risks and drainage needed to manage stormwater runoff. “What’s proposed is in stark contrast to the surrounding area, and there is a distinct lack of open space for a development that proposes to house so many people,” said Cr Timmers-Leitch. These concerns were addressed in an interview between Cr Timmers-Leitch and ABC Radio’s Virginia Trioli earlier this month. A spokesperson for the Department of Transport and planning said the community had their say on the Boronia Heights School site when the rezoning of land went to public notice in 2017. Knox Environmental Society (KES) are among several locals with concerns for the environment at the Boronia Heights site. KES President Richard Faragher said it’s not just the wildlife that will be at risk of these developments, it’s about the important flora and fauna. “There are other sites where contractors have come through and just taken out the flora and fauna, replanting other species that we have no idea what they are or where they’ve come from, and some species are now dead from that work,” he said. Mr Faragher said the fact is you can put houses anywhere, you can’t put open space anywhere. As soon as it’s housing, you’ll have people moving through the bush area making a real mess of them, then you have dogs, kids, people complaining about fires or snakes. “The thing about these areas is once they’re developed that’s the end of them,” he said. Overall the consistent issue is the lack of knowledge about the plans for the site amongst community groups, residents and other locals alike from the government. “No one will talk to us about it, we can’t get anyone to just sit down with us and talk about the importance of linking up the habitats for the ground flora, the trees and wildlife,” said Mr Faragher. He said KES did the original campaign in 2018 and got 10,000 signatures from just going to local stores and shopping centres around the Knox municipality, which was presented to the government by Heidi Victoria. KES also presented to the government Land Standing Authority committee in 2018 about the importance of the rare and threatened species in that area, all of which has been ignored with the approval of the development. According to the Department of Transport and Planning, the land in question was rezoned from Public Use Zone to Neighbourhood Residential zone and introduced a number of overlays including a Development Plan Overlay in August 2018 via an amendment to the Knox planning scheme. Public notice of the rezoning of the land was undertaken in 2017 and 67 submissions were received and a public hearing was held on 18 April, 2018. It said the school site is part of the Victorian Government’s Inclusionary Housing Pilot which will create up to 100 new social housing homes in liveable communities across six sites. “We know how important accessible and affordable housing is and that is why we need to use land we already have while protecting the natural environment and character of local neighbourhoods,” the spokesperson said. Former MP for Ferntree Gully Nick Wakeling said the Government had no intention of stopping the development or engaging in proper consultation with the public. “As the land was a former school site, it’s completely government owned, which means they can essentially do whatever they like with the place, and don’t have to go through the same planning approvals like independent contractors do. “Whatever they build on that site will affect the local community, who haven’t really got any idea on what they’re planning to build,” he said. Mr Wakeling said this issue is very much in line with that undertaken by the government at “Lake Knox”, having no adequate community consultation before confirming plans to replace the artificial dam at the site, risking the habitat of the vulnerable blue-billed ducks. Another concerned community member Maurice Perry, who is a member of both Save Lake Knox and Save Boronia Heights Memorial Park groups said the government should consider acquiring land closer to transport and shopping centres for their proposed ‘social housing’. “Housing is important in our community, however those who are affected by the current housing crisis may not be able to afford the sites there, and the government is only proposing 10 per cent of the development as social housing,” he said. As it currently stands, the site is home to a football field that was once part of the Boronia Heights Technical College, which Mr Perry said is regularly used by the community for sports and leisure activities, particularly the local kids. “There’s already a shortage of football fields in Victoria, particularly for juniors and female footy, and this field would be ideal to support that with a bit of extra drainage. “The space has a lot of potential for barbecues, public toilets and walking paths, and the local kids regularly ride their bikes with it being the only place in the area for them to do so,” he said. Mr Perry said the Save Boronia Heights Memorial Park group is still trying to stop the Victorian Government housing development on the old school site, and will be holding a public rally outside Woolworths in Boronia on Saturday 8 July at 10am. “Our plan is to meet out the front of Woolies with infographics and pamphlets for the community, to disseminate information, answer questions, and share some of the alternative uses for the site.” “We are hoping to have representatives from the Knox City Council on site as well,” he said. If members of the community have concerns about the plan, they should contact the Minister for Planning as the Responsible Authority. In 2009, independent filmmaker Tim Burns released the cult suburban film Boronia Boys, a piece of Australian history perfectly capturing the suburb in the late 2000s. Filmed on a shoestring budget and running on passion, Mr Burns, who directed the film under the name Timothy Spanos, said he was “fairly young” when he first started writing his second feature film. “My job was teaching those driving courses where when you lose your license, you have to go to court,” he said. “Every Thursday, it was in a church in Boronia and because I lived there for a long time, I’m writing this series and meeting all these guys who are here because they were drink driving.” The film follows two men, one played by Mr Burns, from Melbourne’s outer eastern suburbs, who steal hard rubbish in an attempt to fund an overseas trip. “The house is actually the house I grew up in, which I believe got pulled down last year,” Mr Burns said. “I was just reflecting on a lot of my memories of Boronia and I thought to myself, okay no one has really done this sort of suburban love story before.” Along with friends he made while studying acting in Box Hill and a feature film under his belt, Mr Burns set about finding funding for what he originally envisaged as a TV series. “I showed it to Andrew Friedman, who was executive producer of comedy at ABC, and he absolutely loved it in about 2001 or 2002. He mentored me and said we really want to do this, but do you think this is actually a film?” Mr Burns said. “I was hoping to see it as a series, to be honest. We worked on it and he became the producer, we got a team of actors together and we production was getting going he got very sick and passed away.” With the crew assembled, which included Mr Friedman’s wife, the cast pulled together to capture the feature film in locations around Boronia. The film was a success, running for six weeks at the local Metro cinemas, which Mr Burns said was unheard of at the time for an independent Australian film. “There’s something there for everybody and it’s got universal films, that’s what we tried to do,” he said. “This was just about everyday things. I used to go the op shops and listen to old people talk and that formed the basis of the conversations, like Maxine talking about curried sausages; this is what people actually talk about.” Mr Burns said the film’s success — even spawning a sequel where the character tour Europe — comes down to the character’s “tenderness.” “It’s about friendship and belonging, getting out of where you come from because you think the grass was greener on the other side. We all know it never is,” he said. “When we went to Sweden and had the film premiere there for the backpackers one, the fan club over there had a special screening and Cameron and I got up on stage and all these people from Sweden were saying ‘oh we want to go to Boronia.” The film helped created friendships too. Mr Burns and actor Cameron Nugent — who met each other during acting school —still collaborate, with their film The HoneySuckle Sisters premiering on Thursday 1 December at the Nova Cinema as a part of Monster Fest. Mr Burns said the film has left him with a lot of great memories, including meeting then-Prime Minister Jula Gillard and seeing a DVD of the film at parliament house. “I remember going to Boronia once and hearing kids singing the theme song,” he said. “I absolutely adored the cast; they are some of my favourite people. I was lucky and fortunate to work with them and the fact they were interested in and believed in this project, that’s very dear to me. “I’ve made about nine productions over the last 20 years and I think this is one I really liked the most because it’s just so warm and actually quite funny.” Boronia Backpackers is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, with the sequel being released three years after the original film. Mr Burns has re-released the film as a short online series with a new cut and soundtrack, with the original set to receive the same treatment in the coming months. To watch or find out more, visit the StarBaby Films Youtube channel or The Films of Timothy Spanos Facebook page. Play Duration: 4 minutes 27 seconds4m 27sBrought to you by Opened in 1973 as Boronia Shoppingtown to serve a booming suburb this shopping centre is a real time capsule in Melbourne's east The epic two-storey interior with 1970s fixtures Drive listeners reminisced in this unofficial history… The first thing that came to mind for many of you when we said ‘Boronia Mall’ was the one and only rotating stage which hosted many famous faces including Kylie Minogue and Humphrey Bear Susan remembers taking her then 3 year old son “who was devoted to Humphrey Bear - he was all dressed up in HBB clothing- T shirt The peak of fashion at the metropolitan hub that is Boronia Mall He would probably die if he knew that today There was lots of first jobs - Leesa started her “hairdressing career at Maneline back in 1979 Steven also remembers his first - and brief - job “at the old Commonwealth bank - most vivid memory was a work college having their car stolen & then borrow a friends car to get to work the following day & having that one stolen too!” Some pivotal personal moments and memories and Shoppingtown also - love this from Lauryn who in “1980 aged 23 my husband of 3 years left me for his typist “I was entered into the 1973 Baby Show and won 'Miss TinyTot' After promising myself I'd never enter my babies in any pageants I stumbled upon the 2005 Boronia Mall baby show.. Miss Rose continued the family tradition and won 'Nicest Eyes'.” Brigid gave her family a fright: “Getting my gumboot/foot stuck in the escalator at six years old Ending up fracturing my ankle and scaring the life out of my parent.” And Keith shares this amazing story: “My mother persuaded David; Boronia Shoppingtown Manager; to open the Mall on Boxing Day 1974 so my family could use it as a drop off point of donations for the victims of Cyclone Tracy We used the Centre Stage area to accumulate all the donated goods media picked up on the story as my family helped unload cars and vans full of clothing A truck continually loaded up and drove to the airport where everything was loaded onto a Qantas jet It was one of the first plane loads of aid provided by the public to arrive in Darwin.” Georgina says she “loved going to Boronia Mall when my folks lived there and has a certain "character" or "charm" Aj says: “Any mall that has a shop called 'tobacco and Ugg' is a place of culture.” And finally Fiona wraps it up for us: “It’s a time capsule - never change.” Drive with Raf Epstein wants to uncover in to the 'real' history of iconic Melbourne spots by hearing your stories. If you have a great suggestion of a location for us to delve in to, email us Boronia Mall interior(Boronia Mall) Download the ABC listen app to text and call your favourite live radio This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page A 33,878 square metre improvement – with an office manufacturing plant and temperature controlled warehouse – occupies just 20 per cent of the land The deal comes nine years since the pharmaceutical giant sold a subdivided 7.32ha tract which has since made way for industrial product GSK announced it would quit the Boronia facility last October after 50 years of occupation Charter Hall intends to reposition the structure and develop the rest of the site as a pharmaceutical manufacturing and business hub (story continues below) “This [asset] increases our exposure to the rapidly growing life sciences sector and is a further demonstration of our ability to work with corporates to deliver efficient solutions to their property requirements” Last August, Charter Hall struck a deal with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to improve the portfolio’s Environmental CBRE’s Chris O’Brien, Ben Hegerty, Rory Hilton and Singapore based Andrew Bell sold 1061 Mountain Hwy A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? 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