Public meeting on bike hub – Upper Yarra Mail 3 July, 2018

By Kath Gannaway Public Meeting on Bike Hub 19.06.2018 Residents of Old Warburton are taking affirmative action, calling a public meeting on the proposed Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project, aimed, they say, at ensuring broader community consultation on the project. The Old Warburton Residents’ Association (OWRA) was formed following the release of detailed maps of … Continue reading Public meeting on bike hub – Upper Yarra Mail 3 July, 2018

Consultation is the Key – Upper Yarra Mail 3 July 2018

Can you see the problems with this article? Consultation is the key, but Matt Harrington is talking about 'What infrastructure the community would like to see as part of the project'. There was a survey questionnaire available at the below consultation to fill in to this purpose. The questions were about what kind of mountain … Continue reading Consultation is the Key – Upper Yarra Mail 3 July 2018

Mountain bike woes in Maydena

Despite the title of this article, it is more about the drawbacks of Mountain biking than the benefits. There is also a video on the website and photos that don't appear in the copy of the article below the link. Mountain bike-led recovery on track for Tasmania's tiny town of Maydena Mountain bike-led recovery on … Continue reading Mountain bike woes in Maydena

Mountain biking and its threat to local environment – Carindale

Mountain biking a threat to local environment - Carindale Wayne Cameron of the Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) at Carindale has been very concerned about the impact of mountain bikes on the environment for several years. He has written the following piece and is asking for more local support on this issue. I am … Continue reading Mountain biking and its threat to local environment – Carindale

Broken Trust – Upper Yarra Mail Letters to the Editor 26 June 2018

Over the years, I have written a number o funding applications for local groups. In every case, I lay everything before the bodies to whom the applications were addressed. Transparency was paramount.

Traffic Chaos will Ensue – Upper Yarra Mail – Letters to Editor 26 June 2018

I am one of many residents of Old Warburton worried about the Mountain Bike Hub project.

Public Meeting on Hub – Upper Yarra Mail 19 June 2018

Residents of Old Warburton are taking affirmative action, calling a public meeting on the proposed Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project, aimed, they say, at ensuring broader community consultation on the project.

Impacts of Mountain Biking – Wildlife News – 18 June 2019

Wilderness designation is one of the best ways to protect biodiversity, watersheds, wildlife habitat, and natural ecological processes. And in this day of climate change, protecting forests, shrublands, deserts, and grasslands in our national wilderness system is also one of the best ways to store carbon. Lest we forget, there is a finite amount of … Continue reading Impacts of Mountain Biking – Wildlife News – 18 June 2019

Engagement key to major project – Upper Yarra Mail – Letters to Editor – 12 June 2018

"Deservedly, the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project is attracting significant excitement and interest from the community, active families, mountain bikers and all levels of government." Hype. The hype also includes an emphasis on engagement when the truth is there is very little room for engagement for residents who are unhappy with the size of the … Continue reading Engagement key to major project – Upper Yarra Mail – Letters to Editor – 12 June 2018

Bike Hub Enthusiasm not Universal – Upper Yarra Mail – Letters to Editor – 12 June 2018

Yarra Ranges Council believes its proposed mountain bike plan will bring an extra 135,000 visitors a year to Warburton. Cr Jim Child says it will be "absolutely amazing for our town". Many locals, especially renters do not share his enthusiasm.