Latest articles by Rob Moore
Planning ahead
The 57th annual general meeting (AGM) of the Parkville Association was held on May 13 at Naughtons. We are very fortunate to have its owner Ryan Moses as a member and use the venue on a Monday when it is closed to the public.
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A day for reflection
On ANZAC Day at the University of Melbourne’s dawn service, the Parkville Association had the privilege of laying a wreath in memory of Parkville residents who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
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Passionate people in Parkville
Since the Royal Park Masterplan review was announced much work has gone on behind the scenes presenting the case for retaining our glorious Royal Park as a “dark park”.
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Action begins in Parkville
It is hard to believe we are in March! However, there is action on many issues facing Parkville residents.
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Happy New Year from Parkville
In this column I am focusing on two matters discussed at length in articles published by The Age this month.
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Heritage review presented
I recently attended the City of Melbourne’s Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting where the heritage review for Parkville was tabled and adopted by councillors.
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Safe living in the city
As a Parkville resident for many years I learned a lesson when spending some time on crutches recently: keep your eyes open and move quickly!
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The latest from Parkville
Firstly, many thanks for the good wishes following my accident. One realises what an incredible village we live in when so many care! All is good now, hence my October column.
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Disappointment at VCAT
The Parkville Association and 130 other residents who were among the 153 objectors were obviously disappointed with the decision by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) as reported in this month’s Inner City News.
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Short and sharp!
Firstly, no news yet on our Morrah St VCAT case; 13 weeks and still going!
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Royal Park – our crown jewel
When Governor La Trobe set aside 10.36 square kilometres in 1850 it was to establish parkland and open space for the city of Melbourne. It didn’t take long to sell off areas of it to establish parts of Carlton, North Melbourne, and the General Cemetery.
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The waiting begins!
All readers will be aware that the Parkville Association together with other local objectors was in VCAT this month regarding the proposed dermatological clinic in Parkville.
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Here we go again in Parkville!
Last month when I wrote my column, we were heading off to VCAT … little did I think this column would be a repeat!
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Here we go!
As you read this column, the first three days of the VCAT hearing brought by Sinclair Dermatology will have concluded. The lead-up to this, finding professional witnesses and briefing them, collating other objectors and assisting all, has been very time consuming, but very satisfying.
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VCAT here we come
After more than 12 months, many meetings, 153 objections and a refusal by council to grant a permit, the application for the corner of Royal Parade and Morrah St is being taken to VCAT by the developer to overturn the council’s decision.
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Party in the Park
Parkville residents celebrated the return of their “Party in the Park” for the first time in three years. In spite of the inclement weather a decision was made to continue with the event on November 20.
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“Here we go again”
We were delighted that the City of Melbourne refused to grant a permit for the demolition and building of a dermatological clinic on the site at 35-39 Royal Parade Parkville. More than 150 locals submitted objections; however, the applicant has decided to appeal this matter at VCAT.
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People often wonder how or even why local associations exist and then wonder how to fix issues that arise in their suburb.
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As I wrote this column, I was not surprised to read an article in a major newspaper on August 26 about the trauma injuries caused by e-scooters.
Read MoreMore than 150 objectors and still climbing!
Many thanks to Inner City News for its great article on the proposed development at 35-39 Royal Parade and the residents gathering last month. We now have more than 150 objections to the development.
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