EMG News Monday 20th October 2025 | |
A word from our President
Welcome to our October Newsletter. What's coming up, what's been, and what has your committee discussed?
Cheers for now Greg B | |
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EMNN Lunch at Geppetto
Wednesday 12th November: noon for 1230
Drink on arrival, Two courses (shared platters) Cost $45.00 pay on arrival
For reservation phone/text Anne Graham (0421 025 935)
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Saturday 6th December 1100 to 1400 EMG will again operate the BBQ at the East Melbourne Library, 122 George St. We need volunteers to help setup and shopping from 1000 / operation / packup from 1400: phone Deb 0439 316 494 or email | |
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Monday 22nd December in the evening at Tipplers More details to follow | |
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Trivia night at the Unitarian Church Bill Gillies put a crowded house through its paces on 19th September. The questions and prizes made it a night to remember. The profit of $1394 was was shared equally between EMG and EMNN. | |
Thursday 2nd October in the Jack Ryder Room of the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCG) was special with the hallowed turf growing under lights out the window. Guests enjoyed a spectacular evening and brushed up their Strine. 
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The Garden Club at the East Melbourne Library is progressing with the new garden beds with the help from the Mens Shed (Picture)
We have met with Councillors Guest, and Camillo, and council officers to suggest installing tables and seats around Fitzroy Gardens.
Concern has been expressed about the herbicides used in Yarra Park and the possible impact on dogs. MCC have advised they are safe.
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Heritage and Planning
The 7 days hearing before 2 VCAT Members concluded on 15th October. We now await a decision. | |
Federal Member Sarah Witty
Our President (Greg Bisinella), Vice President (Shelley Faubel). and Susan Henderson met with our new Federal Member Sarah Witty and discussed the issue of aircraft noise. It was pointed out that while a report had been prepared for the responsible minister by the East Melbourne Aircraft Noise Taskforce, it has not been released to us. Sarah’s advisor had also not seen the report. However they believe it recommends flight paths be amended. They continue to push the Minister to release the report. | |
EMG Committee discussed the Marathon on Sunday 12th October. The street closures, and the inability of residents to get in to or out from their properties caused some residents to park kilometres away. Event organisers are looking at running the event along Wellington Pde next year. Please send feedback to Anne Graham. | |
The documents are published on the MCG website. A survey has been made available for members of the public to respond. The website and survey are accessible here: Yarra Park Master Plan website and survey The survey closes Friday 14th November. Comments are also welcomed to EMG Heritage and Planning Committee here.
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CoM are updating the Safe City Camera Policy to address local laws breaches and improve transparency. Have a look and have your say by Wednesday 29 October. Safe City Camera Program. | |
Melbourne Heritage Restoration Fund
This unique program aims to support landowners or occupiers who restore their heritage properties The last round of applications for the Melbourne Heritage Restoration Fund (MHRF) for 2025 will close: 3 November 2025. More details here | |
More information can be found here.
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