News Articles by Kate Russell

Have you seen the ribbons up on Eltham roundabout? Watch this video to see why they are there.

Major Road Projects Victoria is planning a massive change to the Fitzsimons Lane /Main Road roundabout intersection in Eltham – in the Eltham Gateway which is effectively the main and iconic entrance to the Green Wedge Shire.

Nillumbik Shire Council intends to change the existing unique community based branding in use for nearly 25 years, designed by an internationally recognised illustrator, so as to introduce a very stylised corporate look.

On Wednesday 8th May ECAG held its Annual General Meeting. With around 120-150 attending, it was a great turnout and the audience listened with interest to the President give a quick rundown on the past year and then to the two guest speakers.

What do we know now?The short answer is ‘Not much more’. But we do know..Only ONE submission was received. (Autumn edition Nillumbik News)Of the fifteen EOIs that were received, narrowed down to 5 by an external committee, only 1 submitted a detailed response to Council.

Originally a VCAT hearing had been scheduled for last October based on one set of plans. However, an amended proposal was submitted and VCAT eventually heard the case over a period of five days at the beginning of February.

We are delighted to hear that Heritage Victoria has accepted a nomination for the Eltham War Memorial buildings to be included in the Victorian Heritage Register.

History is written by the victors but it seems that to suit its own agenda, Nillumbik Shire Council is trying to cherry-pick bits of history BEFORE the battle, let alone the war, has been won.

Andrew Lemon wrote an essay for Nillumbik councillors so they know exactly what they will be taking away from the community if they proceed to handing over the War Memorial Complex and old Shire Office site to developers. His open essay has now been shared with the wider community.