CROWAG runs Bi-Monthly Information/educational presentations.
Measuring Urban Tree Canopy tree by tree –
Will it lead to increased canopy cover?
When – Wednesday 18th February 2026, 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Where - Blackburn Lake Visitor Centre
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Felix Lipkin - is an experienced data scientist and the founder of InCanopy. He has over a decade of experience working on climate adaptation projects for the CSIRO's cities program
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RSVP – attendance is allocated on a ‘first in’ basis. Bookings are essential.
Please email crowag.inc@gmail.com by 16th February to book a place.
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Save Energy, Save Costs -
Renovating to be energy efficient.
When – Wednesday 19th November 2025, 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Where - Blackburn Lake Visitor Centre
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Howard Elston will be talking about the environmental and economic benefits of improving the thermal efficiency of our homes.​
Tim Baxter, from Rewiring Australia, will talk about the five decisions you can make at home to save money and the planet through home electrification.
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RSVP – attendance is allocated on a ‘first in’ basis. Bookings are essential.
Please email crowag.inc@gmail.com by 16th November to book a place.
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A CROWAG Public Forum - Educate, Motivate and Empower community residents.
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Blackburn’s new “Activity Centre” - What it means for You.
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The Forum.​
Expert planning and design presenters with local community representatives will help you understand the potential impacts.
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Speakers:
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Jeff Green, Director City Development at Whitehorse City Council.
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Mike Scott – Planning Consultant and Developer at Charter 29
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Megan Short - Local Ecologist and Chair of the Blackburn Creeklands Committee.
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Rob Weiss - local resident and President of the Bellbird Residents Advocacy Group (BRAG)
Get information you need to make a submission on the proposed changes.
Blackburn is special and that needs to be recognised in the proposed planning changes.
Public consultation will allow you to have a say.
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Blackburn RSL — 2 Diggers Way Blackburn.
Sunday 9 November 2025,
1.30 – 4.30 pm.
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Let’s talk about our growing population.
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When – Wednesday 18th June 2025, 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Where - Blackburn Lake Visitor Centre
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Ian Penrose - Former senior executive in the coal mining and natural gas industries. But after 27 years supporting big business, he switched his focus to the natural environment.
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RSVP – attendance is allocated on a ‘first in’ basis. Bookings are essential.
Please email crowag.inc@gmail.com by 15th June to book a place.
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Draft Structure Plans for Box Hill and Burwood – Submissions open.
When – Wednesday 16th April 2025, 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Where - Blackburn Lake Visitor Centre
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SRLA Presenters – Lisa Ryan (Head of Precinct Planning), Sarah Jepsen-Meek (Manager, Strategic Planning – Burwood and Box Hill) and Alister Campbell (Director, Place Approvals)
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RSVP – attendance is allocated on a ‘first in’ basis. Bookings are essential.
Please email crowag.inc@gmail.com by 13th February to book a place.
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Planning Changes – Community impacts.
When – Wednesday 19th February 2025, 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Where - Blackburn Lake Visitor Centre
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Presenters – Kim Marriott, City of Whitehorse Manager, City Planning & Development and Allison Eagan, Coordinator Strategic Planning.
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RSVP – attendance is allocated on a ‘first in’ basis. Bookings are essential.
Please email crowag.inc@gmail.com by 17th February to book a place.
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A CROWAG Public Forum - The Clash: Higher Density Living and a Changing Climate.
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Blackburn’s new “Activity Centre” - What it means for You.
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The Forum.​
Would you like to know more about coming climate change impacts in Whitehorse, do you worry about how planning laws will address those climate impacts?
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Speakers:
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Neil Plummer, Board Director and Climatologist, Out of the Box Executive.
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Professor Joe Hurley - Sustainability and Urban Planning program RMIT.
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Dr Stephen Rowley, Senior Associate at SGS Economics and Planning.
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Forum Aim:
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To learn from climate experts about the realities of what we can expect in Whitehorse from further destabilising climate change including some surprises.
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Explore how new state government housing policy (Sept 2023) will inevitably clash with climate change mitigation and adaptation objectives.
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And have your say about what the government and City of Whitehorse are doing to address the climate emergency and the threat of the new housing policy.
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The Arbour, Whitehorse Community Arts Centre Centre, Cnr. Combarton and Station Streets. Box Hill South.
Saturday 19th October, 2024, 1.00 – 4.00 pm.
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Maintaining our Open Space.
When – Wednesday 21st August 2025, 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
Where - Blackburn Lake Visitor Centre
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Presenters – Lisa Letic, City of Whitehorse Director of Community Services and Iris Wang, Coordinator Recreation and Open Space Development
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RSVP – attendance is allocated on a ‘first in’ basis. Bookings are essential.
Please email crowag.inc@gmail.com by 19th August to book a place.
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