Sep 28, 2025 5 min read

Newsletter 28 September 2025

COMING UP in October

Thursday 2 Meet Up and Make It Craft Group 1.30 in The Dish
Saturday 4 Working Bee - back to summer start time - 9.30 am. Meet on Alandale Rd opposite Wimbledon Grove. We have some plants to go in the ground. All welcome to come and help, no experience needed, gloves and tools provided.
Wednesday 29 and Saturday 1 November Working bees 9.30 am venues to be advised.

This newsletter is a bit longer than usual. Scroll down for a report on the AGM; information about a farewell to Mary and George; several items about going electric and climate change; evidence that king parrots visit Eaglemont occasionally; October is Seniors' Festival month, and finally, Dogs of Eaglemont.

Our Annual General Meeting was held on Saturday 27 September

Thanks to Stephen L and Carol for hosting the meeting. The meeting was attended by 12 members and President Steve Cullen, Secretary Mike Fittall and Treasurer Brett Barclay were all re-elected. Other Committee members are Pippa Griffith, Stephen Lake and Sally Trotter. Thanks to Liz D for her time on the Committee, she has retired from the Committee.

It would be very helpful if more people could take out paid membership, at only $10 a year. We are all unpaid volunteers, but we do have administration, insurance and plant costs. Membership can be paid (preferably) on-line, or by cash payment to a member of the Committee.

Closure of the Post Office on 30 September

We are very sad to be saying Farewell to Mary and George (and to the Post Office/Newsagency)

Last day of trading Tuesday 30 September. However, Mary and George will be in the Eaglemont Cellars on Sunday 19 October 2-5pm for farewell drinks.

It would be very helpful to the Cellars, so they can ensure appropriate staffing, if you could please indicate if you plan to be there on Sunday 19th in the afternoon. Please email us on eaglemontvoice@outlook.com to let us know.

And below is a link to the Herald Sun /Heidelberg Leader newspaper article from May 2015 (thanks to Nilss)

A crowd has come to try aand save The Eaglemont newsagent and post office has been trying to rent two vacant shops along Eaglemont Village that are owned by Metro. They still haven't heard if they are able to and their current lease is running out. The post office is vital to the life of the village. Picture: Adam Elwood https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/east/eaglemont-village-post-office-and-newsagency-in-the-balance/news-story/870702d9f9019fc7291249d102918e3a

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/east/eaglemont-village-post-office-and-newsagency-in-the-balance/news-story/870702d9f9019fc7291249d102918e3a

If you are considering going all electric, installing solar panels or batteries, getting an EV ... this Expo is for you!

12 October 10am - 4pm at Hawthorn Arts Centre https://electrifyboroondara.org/

Banyule also has some information on-line https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/Community-services/Civic-services/Green-energy-and-affordability/Create-a-home-electrification-plan

Banyule Council climate consultation

The Corporate Emissions Reduction Plan (CERP) sets Council’s path to zero emissions, reducing carbon impacts from our operations, services, and facilities. It also supports the community to take positive action to respond to climate change.

Have you say on the draft Plan to help us reduce Council's emissions. Complete the survey until 19 October 2025 or attend a community session and speak with Council staff.
Community drop in sessions: Tuesday 7 October 2025, 6.30pm - 8pm Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub; or Wednesday 1 October 2025, 10.30am - 12noon Greensborough Service Centre Lvl 4, 1 Flintoff Street, Greensborough
https://shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au/ClimateResponse/CERP

Banyule is also seeking feedback on the Climate Adaptation Plan, which is about adjusting to the impacts of climate change.

Community sessions: Tuesday 30 Sept 6-7.30pm online; Sat 4 Oct 11am-12.30 Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub; Sat 18 Oct 1-2.30 Bellfield Community Hub.
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Follow the link below for more information on either of these and to register for the community sessions:

King parrots on Sherwood Rd

King parrots seen along Sherwood Rd recently. Thanks to Mike for the pic!

Seniors Festival 1-31 October and Carers Week 12-18 October

https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/Events-activities/Major-events/Seniors-Festival
Free public transport for Victorian Seniors Card holders 5-12 October
Bookings are essential even though most events are free, and these things book out early, so if you are interested don't delay. Follow the link above for more information and bookings. Local events include
Morning tea at The Centre Ivanhoe Friday 24 Oct 10.30am-1pm;
Thursday 16 October Preparing for your future 11 - 12.30; and Gut Health seminar 1-2; with a delicious lunch between sessions - Carers Week events at Bellfield Community Hub
Breakfast with the birds at the Old Shire Offices 7-11.30 Sunday 12 October; and a Spotlight walk at the Northern Grassland Reserve, 377 Liberty Parade, Heidelberg West, 6-9pm Saturday 4 October.
In Ivanhoe Fun with Clay and Come and try watercolour painting; at Ivanhoe Park Come and try croquet on Fridays 10-12 and Saturdays 1-3 and Come and try Seniors Exercise Park with BBQ lunch on Friday 31 October 10.30-12.
All Victorian events can be found via this link https://www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festival