On Friday 1st December 2017, the Yarra River Protection (Wilip-gin Birrarung murron) Act comes into effect. The Birrarung, the River of Mists. Wilip-gin Birrarung murron - keep the River alive. A foundation principle of the Act is to protect the Yarra as 'one living and integrated …
Yarra & Bay
Talking about the Yarra again
This is (a slightly edited version of) my contribution to the Imagine the Yarra Conversations Public Event held at the Arts Centre on 19 September. It was prepared to be spoken rather than as a written piece. Good evening My subject is the River entrance. I pay my respects to the people and …
Talking about the Yarra
In March 1928, Port Melbourne's Norman Barry competed in the annual three mile Yarra River Swim. He received this Percy Lindsay designed certificate. Sixty five women were among the more than 400 entrants. Barry trained with other Port 'boys' between the piers. The tradition of the Yarra River …
All about the Bay
Landscape and citizen led transformation The photo is harsh and stark in its black and greyness. Taken not long after the completion of the Westgate Bridge, it is an engineering portrait taken from an aerial vantage point somewhere above Webb Dock. Take a look at the ground plane. All that …
Health of the Bay
Late Sunday afternoon was oppressive. Rain was forecast - 94% likelihood. The rain clouds teased in the distance off Princes Pier. Lenny watched the ships far down the Bay to make his weather prediction - as reliable as any app. The rain did come, though later. Steady, reassuring old …
Fishing for Snapper
27 October 2016 The snapper were running off Port Melbourne this week. On Monday, ninety boats at a casual count hovered just off the piers. Going into the 2014 election, Labor promised to grow recreational fishing. In government, they have given effect to this commitment through the Target …