Newsletter - The CROWAG Cryer.

This newsletter is published quarterly.

Past Editions

Edition 1. March 2024

Highlights of this edition include the CROWAG 2023 Volunteers award, advocacy for mandatory tree cover provisions in the Planning Scheme for Victoria, Whitehorse Council's emergency Climate response, and an expose of poor development compliance for a mitcham development..... More.

Edition 2.

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Newsletter - The CROWAG Cryer.

Past Editions

Edition 1. March 2024

Edition 2.

LATEST NEWS :

CROWAG supporting Eastsider News.

CROWAG and affiliate groups have submitted several articles in recent editions to this much needed local news service which is published bi-monthly on-line. Browse or sign up at: https://www.eastsidernews.org.au/

Inquiry into Protections within the Victorian Planning Framework
We lodged a submission to this inquiry (Jan 22). Because of the coming November state election, there are no public hearings. Written submissions will form a report for the next government.

Your say on Council projects -

We encourage Whitehorse to seek community engagement. Projects currently seeking community input can be found at 'Your Say'

Inquiry into Environmental Infrastructure for Growing Populations -

Read CROWAG's submission referencing the former Box Hill Brickworks site.All community submissions can be read on the Parliament of Vic site.

2020 Council Election:

Candidate Statements to CROWAG questionnaire are available at 'Events'.

VicSmart Changes - Unintended Consequences

CROWAG recently wrote to the Minister of Planning, Richard Wynne regarding our concerns regarding proposed changes to VicSmart and the potential negative impact on the landscape of Whitehorse. Please find a copy of our correspondence here.

The Minister's response can be viewed here.

North East Link

CROWAG Member David Berry of the Blackburn & District Tree Preservation Society has prepared a presentation on the affects of the proposed North East Link. See a summary here