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< Previous10 Let’s Talk Bayside Growing Graffiti Busters VOLUNTEER Removing graffiti one wall, door or property at a time, volunteer group Graffiti Busters is going from strength to strength. Graffiti Busters coordinator Geoff Bransbury said the success of the initiative - conducted at the group’s discretion pending property owner approval, according to strict rules and standards - is infectious at a community level. “The volunteers love it; the residents love it; and Council can’t do it alone, so it’s a win-win-win all the way,” Geoff said. “While the removal of graffiti on private property is a private matter, we’ve been quite successful in liaising with property owners in getting their permission to remove the graffiti, and we’ve never, ever been rejected.” They are delighted with the results in line with its mission to rid Bayside of unsightly tags or graffiti. The group was originally conceived with Council support as a trial program and established in Beaumaris in 2018, as part of Neighbourhood Watch 3193. This initiative fosters a collective responsibility and pride in maintaining our wonderful municipality. The clean-up in Beaumaris, Black Rock and Sandringham (in progress) has hit such a fresh note with locals that Council is funding another distinctively branded trailer for the Hampton neighbourhood. “The Council supported the concept and helped us to spawn a Graffiti Busters group in Hampton, so that’s how it came about,” Geoff said. Groups in Brighton and Highett are also on the wish list, but dedicated coordination is paramount to the continued expansion of the group. Calling all group-trained and equipped clean-up crews, preferably with leadership qualities, Geoff said: “If we are to get it going right throughout Bayside, what we need are leaders for the groups.” For more information graffitibusters.com.au WHO YA GONNA CALL? Volunteers do a great job to keep Bayside looking beautiful.Let’s Talk Bayside 11 Teaching culture through art COMMUNITY NAIDOC Week – 2 July to 9 July 2023 is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations histories and cultures and participate in celebrations of one of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. The 2023 theme is For Our Elders. The theme pays respects to the Elders lost and to those who continue to fight for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across all Nations. Elders are cultural knowledge holders, trailblazers, teachers, leaders and nurturers in the Indigenous community. Bayside is committed to reconciliation and working alongside its Reconciliation Advisory Group to implement our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Bayside City Council has accepted the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and supports a First Nations Voice to Parliament enshrined in the constitution. A Voice to Parliament will give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities a route to help inform policy and legal decisions that impact their lives. Reconciliation through design St. Mary’s preschool in Brighton has unveiled a new artwork and garden which signifies the school’s ongoing commitment to promoting Indigenous culture and history. Funded by a Bayside Annual Community Grant, the artwork was created by Kellie Conguesis, a locally residing Wiradjuri woman. “The children learned about how Aboriginal symbols are communicated in the community, and they applied those symbols in art, music and movement,” says St. Mary’s teacher, Tammy Silber. “We asked the children what they loved about the kindergarten. They all said Nosey (their turtle) and their friends, and they are included in the artwork.” Find out more bayside.vic.gov.au/ indigenousbayside ART AND LEARNING St Mary’s Preschool teacher Tammy and students Max, Abel and Lily love their artwork and garden.12 Let’s Talk Bayside The who’s who of planning PLANNING We often talk about different aspects of planning, but it can be confusing to see how it all fits together. So as part of our Let’s Talk Planning series, we’re taking a high- level look at the entire planning system and who is involved. The Victorian Government – the ‘owners’ The Victorian Government owns the Victorian planning system and is the final decision-maker. It is responsible for: •How the planning system works (through the Planning and Environment Act) •What is included in the Victorian Planning Provisions and Bayside Planning Scheme (the ‘rulebook’) •How and where population growth will be accommodated in Victoria (through Plan Melbourne). The Department of Transport and Planning is the area within the public service that supports and advises the Government to do this. The Minister for Planning is the final decision-maker on any new planning rules (amendments to the Victorian Planning Provisions and Bayside Planning Scheme), and ultimate final decision-maker on any proposed development. The Minister can also delegate decision-making power to senior people within their Department. Bayside City Council – the local ‘implementors’ Council is the interface between the Victorian Government’s planning system and the local community. It is responsible for: •Putting plans in place to accommodate its share of Victoria’s population growth (as set by the Victorian Government) •Tailoring the planning rules to the unique local circumstances of Bayside (by proposing changes to the Bayside Planning Scheme) •Making sure that local development follows the planning rulebook (through the Planning Permit process). Council must operate within the system, rulebook and direction set by the Victorian Government, and at the same time work to protect the liveability of the local area and represent the needs of the local community. Within the direction set by the Victorian Government, Council may propose changes to the local planning rules. If there are any objections to the proposed changes, they are considered by an independent adjudicator known as a Planning Panel who make recommendations to Council and the Minister for Planning. Ultimately, the Minister for Planning must approve any changes to the local planning rules. Council also decides on local planning permit applications (however is not the final decision-maker if the Let’s Talk Bayside 13 decision is challenged – this is VCAT). Under Council’s delegations, officers can make decisions on certain planning applications and others are determined by the Planning and Amenity Delegated Committee, which comprises of all elected Councillors. Individual Councillor cannot make decisions on planning applications. Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) – the ‘independent umpire’ VCAT is an independent tribunal set up to resolve disputes in Victoria, including planning disputes. It is responsible for hearing and deciding cases objectively and fairly according to the law (the system, processes and rulebook set by the State Government). If an applicant or objector is unhappy with a planning decision made by Council, or Council takes too long to decide (more than 60 days), they can request an independent review by VCAT. VCAT’s decision overrules a decision of Council. Land owners – the ‘applicants’ Land owners propose changes to the way land is used. This can range from whole precincts (with multiple parcels of land) to individual properties. They must apply for permission for their proposed changes, following the system (the planning permit process) and the rulebook (the planning scheme). In many cases, planning consultants help them do this. Community – the ‘influencers’ Community members play an important role to make sure that the unique attributes of local neighbourhoods, and the liveability of communities and individual properties, are considered. They can provide input in two ways: •to how the planning rulebook is tailored to the local area (the Bayside Planning Scheme) and •to how it is applied (through the planning permit process). What the community can influence, and the way to go about it, is set by the State Government (the planning system) but implemented primarily by Bayside City Council. Together, these different organisations and groups work together to manage our planning system. Find out more bayside.vic.gov.au/ LetsTalkPlanning MAKING PLANS It’s important to know all the key stakeholders when it comes to planning.Exceptional art celebrated ARTS Exceptional works from one of Victoria’s renowned annual prizes for painting – the Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize (BAAP) – are on display at the Bayside Gallery. This year’s winner of the $15,000 Major Prize is Louise Tate for her allegorical oil painting, Self Portrait with Strawflower (2023), which was chosen from the works of 38 finalists and 420 entries. The Melbourne-based artist said her work “draws on women’s history of self-portraiture, the brevity of time and life, and where I fit into that picture.” Louise lives near the Yarra River and the re-emergence of strawflowers after flooding, inspired her to explore the ideas around nature and its lifecycle. “Even though there is death and decay, there is also renewal, which inspires you to keep surviving and thriving,” Louise said. The $3,000 Local Art Prize was awarded to Lorna Quinn for her evocative landscape painting, Like an Oyster (2022). “I am delighted to have had my work recognised at such an amazing local event celebrating art and culture in Australia,” Lorna said. “I’m grateful to Bayside Gallery for hosting the BAAP exhibition and to the judges, Jane Clark (Museum of New Art) and Dr. Chris McAuliffe (ANU art historian), for selecting my work.” Established in 2015, the annual art prize and finalist exhibition provides an important opportunity to promote art and artists as valuable contributors to the vibrancy of Bayside and the local community Don’t miss your chance to view the inspirational works in the Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize finalist exhibition at Bayside Gallery before it ends on 2 July. Exhibition visitors can also vote for the $1,000 People’s Choice Award. For more information bayside.vic.gov.au/gallery Anne Ross Exhibition Check out Anne Ross’ upcoming exhibition, Whichway, at Bayside Gallery (pictured left) from Saturday 8 July to Sunday 27 August 2023. Anne Ross, creator of Bayside’s beloved ‘Summertime’ sculpture overlooking the dog beach, is a Melbourne-based artist working mainly in bronze sculpture. This will be a major survey exhibition of representational sculpture illustrating Ross’s preoccupation with the human and animal form. Bayside Gallery is at Brighton Town Hall, Cnr Wilson and Carpenter Streets, Brighton. 14 Let’s Talk Bayside SELF PORTRAIT Louise Tate took home the BAAP major prize with her magnificent painting.1 June — 31 August 2023 1 June — 31 August 2023 Warm up with a book from your library this winter. Track your reading to be in the running to win bookish prizes. $250 Power Saving Bonus Information Session Bring a copy of a recent electricity bill if you would like Good Shepherd, a not-for-profit organisation, to help you process your application for the Power Saving Bonus Program. When: Monday 19 June Where: Brighton Library 10:30am to 11:30am Sandringham Library 1:00pm to 2:00pm Beaumaris Library 3:00pm to 4:00pm Cost: Free Maybe the Safe Passwords Join us in this eLearning in the library session as we cover different topics and guide you through available resources. Please bring your own device. When: Friday 7 July, 2:00pm to 3:00pm Where: Beaumaris Library Price: Free Buy Right for a Low Waste Future Anna, aka The Urban Nanna, has worked in education and consulting for over two decades. This information session includes practical and visual examples of how to buy, storage and use of different household consumables, plus much more. When: Thursday 27 July, 6:00pm to 7:30pm Where: Sandringham Library Cost: Free Author Talk - Kookaburra Cottage with Maya Linnell Discussing her new delightful, warm and captivating rural romance, bestselling author Maya Linnell will be in conversation with another bestselling author and multi-award winner, Nicola Marsh. When: Wednesday June 28, 6:00pm to 7:00pm Where: Brighton Library Cost: Free Introduction to creative nonfiction with Lee Kofman With Dr Lee Kofman, author of six books, you will learn about the main genres and the common principles in creative nonfiction writing. When: Saturday 15 July, 1:00pm to 3:30pm Where: Sandringham Library Cost: $10 To find out more about events and activities in our libraries, pick up your monthly What’s On at any of our library branches or the Bayside Corporate Centre. Visit bayside.vic.gov.au/ whatson to see a full range of Council and community events happening across Bayside.Let’s play together safely As a pet owner you have certain responsibilities to your community. Going walkies? Dogs must be on a lead unless in a designated off-leash area. Even in a designated off-leash area dogs must be on leash within 20 metres of a playground, barbeque, picnic area or an organised sporting event including training. Please be responsible, respectful and safe when sharing spaces. • Always maintain effective control • Scoop the poop! • Don’t let your dog dig • Ask permission before approaching people or dogs • Never let your dog run at or jump on others. Visit our interactive walking your dog in Bayside map before letting your dog off-leash to ensure you’re in an off-leash area. bayside.vic.gov.au/walkies Pet etiquette - Sharing is caringNext >