Petition

There is presently a petition circulating, organised by the Pentridge Community Action Group, to try to stop the sale of D Division at Pentridge. D Division is the old women's gaol.

The original developer signed a Section 173 agreement with the state government or the Moreland Council that it would create a museum in 8 of the D Division cells. This has never been enforced.

Most sections of Pentridge have been totally demolished with remaining ones having the walls painted over in bright, colours, obliterating the social history that was encapsulated in the graffiti on the cell walls. 

The petition calls on the state government to purchase the site and create the museum.

NCN members might wish to consider signing and circulating the petition.

https://www.change.org/p/save-historic-d-division-pentridge-before-it-disappears?utm_medium=email&utm_source=petition_signer_receipt&utm_campaign=triggered&share_context=signature_receipt&recruiter=22175331

Placards Needed

I am wondering if anyone knows if any organisation is producing house placards in relation to the bi-election that say something about Adani and Labour's disappointing stance?

It looks like the Greens are just doing the standard ones with Alex Bhatal's face on it. 

If anyone knows how to get such a placard, please post the info here. 

Thanks, Antonia.

Babysitter

My daughter is looking for babysitting work in the hood.  

She is in Year 8, is responsible, diligent and fun to be around.  

Kids seem to love her.  

Call or text me on 0408 668 882.  

(I will vet calls for creeps then put you directly on to her if you are genuine and not a creep).

International Women's Day

International Women's Day event for Moreland City Council:

http://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/events-recreation/whats-on/international-womens-day-event-2018/

This year’s special event will be a celebration of IWD with a keynote speech from Santilla Chingaipe - journalist, documentary film-maker and writer, but it will also focus on community engagement and feedback on the key issues facing the community in reaching gender equality. 

Roundtables will be facilitated by some amazing local community leaders including Alison Rowe - CEO of MEFL, Annette Sax - Managing Director of Yarn Strong Sista, Frances Tapueluelu - Artist, Councillor Natalie Abboud - Deputy Mayor of Moreland, Councillor Helen Davidson, former Mayor of Moreland and Russ Pirie - YGLAM Youth Theatre Director. The issues discussed will feed into Moreland Council’s review of the Statement of Commitment to Women: http://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/about-us/have-your-say/consultations/review-of-the-moreland-statement-of-commitment-to-women.

We will also be hosting further focus groups for the review over the next couple of months for the Statement of Commitment to Women, community members or groups can get in touch if they would be interested in hosting or taking part in one.

Thanks so much for your support- we would love to have as many voices on this important issues as possible! 

International Women's Day

Hi Newlands, East Coburg, and Neighbours!    March is Women's Month!    Shall we celebrate together?

We can start with a Morning Tea 7th March from 10.30am @ Newlands Neighbourhood House   Then do a Women's Wellness Workshop! 26th March from 11am @ East Coburg Neighbourhood House   Thank you for reading this. See you soon!

Compost

I’m looking to collect food scraps from people that cannot have a compost or have too much for their needs. I have buckets and happy to pick up or get them dropped off. 

Preferably around Newlands Primary school to keep it local.

Tia
Corinne.
 
TXT: 0431 930 349
Email: shiatsucorinne@gmail.com

Wanted

In search of a giant outdoor chess set for Newlands PS. 

Something like this. 

http://www.giantchess.com.au/uploads/4/9/7/9/4979642/s727282772384930657_p23_i1_w640.jpeg 

Dee 0403 416 172. 

Friends of the forest

Hello Good Newlands Folk,

 

With the spotlight on Batman for our by-election - it would be fabulous if Batman folk could host one of these signs in your home/workplace. (Or let other friends in Batman know and send on this notice).  

With the Federal powers it is important our decision makers appreciate that our Victorian Forests are the most carbon dense in the world - up to  4X that of tropical rainforests and that we do care about our water, our climate our beautiful natural environment and our future.... 

Just txt or email your name and address and we will put it up for you or you can come and collect it if you prefer.

Wonderful wishes. 

Julie and Cath. 

Newlands Friends of the Forest.

catherine_rouse@yahoo.com  0468 963 868

School Holidays

The Melbourne Inner North Performing Arts Academy is happy to announce their amazing School Holiday Performing Arts Program April 3-13, The Singing Playground- Vocal and Choral Workshop for children and the launch of their Fun and Interactive Parents & Kids Ukulele & Guitar classes.

Our Easter School Holiday Music & Performing Arts Programs April 3-13 is launching with an earlybird $10 special!

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/easter-music-and-performing-arts-workshops-for-children-tickets-43267453117

The Singing Playground

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-singing-playground-choral-and-vocal-easter-workshops-for-children-3-18-tickets-43378068972

Come and learn how to play guitar and ukulele with your children and embark on a musical journey together

We will be offering them every Thursday 9.45-10.30

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/myevent?eid=43377020837

and Saturday 2-2.45

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/myevent?eid=43377099071

Registration is essential

melbourneinnernorthpaa@gmail.com

http://www.melbourneinnernorthperformingartsacademy.com.au

St Mark’s Mini Market

21 Beatty Street, Reservoir

Craft, homemade and pre-loved goods for sale.

Hot food, sandwiches.

Devonshire tea & coffee available.

Saturday 3 March 2018.

Open 9am until 1pm.

New stallholders welcome.

www.stmarksreservoir.melbourneanglican.org.au

House Sitting

💐Looking for house sitter 🏡

Cosy rustic 2 bedroom Coburg abode, close to lovely Merri creek and P.T. 

2 double beds and 1 single. Also, a couple of chooks that lay fresh eggs. 

Home available between March 27-April 15th. $290 per week. 

Contact Lucia 0413 390 756 

Rental Needed

Hello Newlands.

I'm looking for a rental unit or house in the area. I'm a 50-year-old woman, a casual teacher with a cat. 

Thank you,

Polly Wilson.

polwil1@hotmail.com

Free

Free cubby house converted to chook house. Also includes a nesting box and backyard feeder

Please contact Sue Lee.

0401 283 197

Friends of Edgars Creek

Hi FoEC'ers and Friends,

My latest effort ever with the calendar!

Three kids and all that life delivers is catching up with me; perhaps age too! I remember 'the good ol' days' when I had energy to burn, not to mention a full head of hair...

And a reminder as well - our AGM is on Sunday March 4th at noon and there is a Clean Up Australia Day event planned before this for those wanting to get down to some serious rubbish removal. If you want to nominate for our Committee or vote on the day you will need to be a formal FoEC member (see the website for details on signing up - no cost!)

Here's hoping we get some decent rain soon - it is dry, dry, dry out there.

See you on the creek soon! 

Regards,

David.

Sunday 22 April 2018, 1-3pm

Planting: Stream bank, shrub and grassland extension at the Caravan Park site.

Hosted by the FoEC, Funded by Melbourne Water Community Grant (MWCG).

Meet behind the Big 4 caravan park - access from the end of Elizabeth St or Norfolk Court, North Coburg.  

Sunday 20 May 2018, 1-3pm

Planting: Shrub and grassland extension at the Silurian Cliff extension - up the escarpment, west bank.

Hosted by the FoEC, Funded by MWCG.

Meet at the Silurian Cliff site – the corner of Spectrum Way & Snapshot Drive, or cross at the Kodak bridge.

Sunday 17 June 2018, 1-3pm

Planting: Shrub and grassland extension linking the M9 easement and the Gooseneck meander. 

Hosted by the FoEC, Funded by MWCG.

Meet at the Ronald Street footbridge area, Ronald Street, North Coburg, or cross at the Kodak bridge.

Sunday 15 July 2018, 1-3pm

Planting: Sheoak woodland extension and enhancement – at the top of the escarpment. 

Hosted by the FoEC, Funded by Satterley Property group.

Meet at the escarpment – access by foot from the old Kodak bridge, Spectrum Way, North Coburg.

Sunday 29 July 2018, 10.00am-12.30pm

National Tree Day Planting with Moreland City Council – upper Gooseneck escarpment area, west side of the creek along the industrial area fence line (near Conga foods).

Hosted by the Moreland City Council (Phone Vince/Lori [MCC] on 8311 4386).

Meet at the Gooseneck escarpment area- access from the Kodak bridge, Spectrum Way, North Coburg.

Sunday 19 August 2018, 1-3pm

Planting: Stream bank & escarpment restoration at the Livingstone St easement area (west side of creek).

Hosted by the FOEC, Funded by MWCG.

Meet at the Livingstone Street easement site – access from Livingstone Street, North Coburg.

Sunday 16 September 2018, 1-3pm (“Christmas Party Planting”)

Planting: Escarpment shrub & grass revegetation – at the Silurian cliff area (west side of the creek).

Hosted by the FoEC, Planting funded by MWCG and “Christmas” celebrations funded by the FoEC.

Meet at the Silurian Cliff site – the corner of Spectrum Way & Snapshot Drive, or cross at the Kodak bridge.

Sunday 21 October 2018, 1-3pm

Maintenance: Caravan Park site – weeding and general site maintenance activities.

Hosted by the FoEC

Meet behind the Big 4 caravan park (access from the end of Elizabeth St), North Coburg

Sunday 18 November 2018, 1-3pm

Maintenance: Gooseneck site, west side of the creek – weeding and general site maintenance activities.

Hosted by the FoEC.

Meet at the Gooseneck area- access from, Spectrum Way, North Coburg (at the old Kodak bridge).

December 2018 (no activity planned at this time – see www.foec.org.au for scheduling updates)

Phone David on 0428 130 268 or email mrdavidpavone@gmail.com for more information.

Find FoEC on the web: www.foec.org.au and on Facebook (Edgars Creek - as a name). ‘Friend’ FoEC on Facebook for regular activity prompts.

Perhaps join FoEC as a member (no cost) to show support for our mission and this will also get you onto our email distribution list, give voting rights at our AGM and open up the possibility of a position on the Committee if you feel inspired!

FoEC thank Melbourne Water for their continued support of our work. We were successful in our application for another Community Grant that will provide funding for our projects in 2018-19. We also owe gratitude to Moreland City Council for their ongoing support of our vision and generous ‘on the ground’ support.

Free

2 x couches.

Good quality couches. May just need a steam clean. Ready now for collection.

1 Piano
Needs a tune. 1 key not working.

Contact Sue Lee.

0401 283 197

My Clean Home

We are a small family run cleaning business in Preston.  We are looking for exceptional cleaners/housekeepers to join our busy team!

We offer:

• Work during school hours, no evening or weekend work
• Independent work, you decide how many hours/week
• Work in beautiful local homes- no lengthy commute
• Good pay $25-30/hr
• Training and ongoing support
• Immediate long term work available

You offer:

• Awesome eye for detail, reliable and punctual
• Hard working, efficient and physically fit
• A reliable car
• ABN
• Willing to get a police check (easily done online)
• Good manners and presentation

If this sounds good to you please contact Pia on email at pia.valisalo@gmail.com 

Yoga

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Clare is not able to run Tuesday night Yoga sessions this term at Newlands Senior Citizens Centre. 

Will let everyone know when Yoga will return in term 2.

Apologies for any inconvenience. 🙏

Salsa Dance Night

Wanted - Piano

Hi everyone,

We have a student looking for a second-hand piano, if you are looking to sell yours or know someone, please let us know!

Thanks :)

Ben. 

info@allegramusic.com.au

Survey

Hello all,

Council is committed to improving the lives of older adults in Moreland and wants to hear from the community about what is important to them.

Please pass this link to your networks. There are also postcards to have your say at Council Libraries and Customer Service Centres.

Please take a moment to have your say y clicking on the link below:

http://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/about-us/have-your-say/consultations/ageing-well-in-moreland/

Rental

3 bedroom family home available April to October.

Hi people, we are going travelling for 6 months (April to October) and we are looking for some lovely folk to rent our beloved 3 bedroom family home in Thornbury. We would love to find someone for the whole period but happy to consider any offers. 

We will leave our furniture and kitchenware but take all our personal belongings so there will be plenty of room for yours. Our home is an old Californian bungalow located near Merri Creek and the Miller St shops, with 3 bedrooms, updated bathroom, central hydronic heating, large living opening on to deck and small garden. 

Please get in touch if you would like more information. 

Email:libby.smith.ishere@gmail.com

Recommendation Sought

Hello.

Does anyone have a recommendation for laptop screen repairs (not mac)? 

Could you post on blog or text 0415 675 585?

Free

Hi,

We have a set of baby gates to give away.

Please contact Becky 0402 300 824 if you are interested.

Pick up from Preston.