My journey began on Liardet St, Port Melbourne. The bus stop stands on the former Sandridge Lagoon. With the 606 only running every 40 minutes, I was unduly early for the timetabled bus arrival time. Emerging from among the plants nearby, an interpretation panel explains that it is now Pareit or …
Fishermans Bend & Montague
Focus on Ferrars
Update A fire engulfed the former Carlins showroom (corner Kerr and Buckhurst Sts) in Montague about 6pm this evening, Thursday 23 August. Twenty firefighters attended the blaze which was brought under control at 7.08 pm. Focus on Ferrars I'm always reluctant to leave Port …
6-78 Buckhurst St, Montague
August 2018 On 23 August around 6pm, a blaze engulfed the former Carlins showroom on the corner of Buckhurst and Kerr St. More than 20 firefighters brought the fire under control by 7.08pm. Victoria Police have determined that the fire was suspicious and are investigating. June …
Fishermans Bend planning update
The Fishermans Bend Review Panel ended its marathon hearings on Amendment GC81 on 22nd June - the longest running hearing in the history of Planning Panels in Victoria. Amendment GC81 is the planning amendment and suite of planning controls that seek to give effect to the Vision for Fishermans …
Winter sun
This solstice week has been mid-winter cold with a low of 30 on the 19 June. When the sun comes out, it's like a magnet. The shaded bench is ignored in favour of the sunny one, and the cafe with tables in the sun wins the patrons. In 1999 when planning activists campaigned against a high rise …
Fifteen85
There's a new wave of development activity in Montague and Fishermans Bend as permits granted several years ago enter the marketing phase. Fifteen85. Ah! That’s the address. Didn’t get it at first. 15 – 85 Gladstone Street. A launch party is to be held on June 23rd for the first of …