Cooking the books
BENDIGO’S residential Strategy will be reviewed because of greater than expected growth.
The State Government has announced a grant of $50,000 to carry out the review.
The review is needed because, according to the State Government, 40 per cent of the forecast growth between 2006 and 2031 had already been realised.
Regional Development Parliamentary Secretary Damian Drum made the announcement this morning.
Mr Drum said the Bendigo Residential Strategy Review would deliver greater community and investor certainty, helping the region grow.
“The Bendigo Residential Development Strategy was adopted in 2004 and is currently being audited because of the faster than anticipated growth that has occurred in Bendigo in recent years,” he said.
“Strong residential growth has many flow-on economic benefits and having a clear framework for future development will position Greater Bendigo City Council to undertake more detailed, place-based planning in the future.”
Deputy Premier Peter Ryan said about 40 per cent of the forecast growth between 2006 and 2031 had already been realised.
The Residential Strategy impacts directly on where and how property developments use “infill” parcels of land, range of housing styles and also on housing affordability.
“This project will review the strategy, assess current and estimated land supply and demand and consider various legislative and policy changes,” Mr Ryan said,
“It will also consider the latest demographic data and establish a new strategic framework to guide the long-term residential growth of Greater Bendigo.
“The project will result in a revised residential strategy that will give developers, the community and service providers greater surety and confidence about where land can be developed for residential purposes, and that sufficient land is available to accommodate the City of Greater Bendigo’s future growth.”
Mr Ryan said a contemporary strategic planning framework was essential to the economic development of a large regional centre like Bendigo.
“Clearly identifying future growth options and supporting infrastructure needs will enable the Greater Bendigo City Council and other infrastructure providers to plan their capital works programs well in advance,” he said.
“Identifying long-term growth areas will enable the council and other service authorities to start planning for the delivery of services, thereby minimising the lag time between when residential development occurs and when the services need to be in place.”
Bendigo Weekly | Bendigo Weekly | 23-Aug-2012
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NEW AUTHOR: Cassandra Neave
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IT seems writing cookbooks is the flavour of the month these days with celebrity chefs and Masterchef finalists churning them out faster than you can beat eggs.
Sporting and media personalities have been known to profess to being culinary experts in their spare time and whip up a speciality barbecue book.
But cookbook writing is not limited to naked chefs and domestic goddesses, digital media has opened up the possibility to all.
Bendigo mum, Cassandra Neave was sick of thousands of recipes floating through her kitchen on scraps of paper so decided to get super organised and compile her folder of recipes into a cookbook.
The busy mother of four started her tome four years ago and she’s still at it.
She is literally cooking her book as she writes it, every recipe has been made, test-tasted and photographed before making it onto the pages of her book which she plans to have finished in time for Christmas.
With a couple of fussy eaters in her brood, Cassandra adapted many of the recipes to suit her family while many others were handed down from parents, grandparents and friends so it was important to them keep in the family.
“I wanted to preserve family recipes that have been handed down so my children can experience food as I did as a child and develop their own tastes.
“I hope to finish it by Christmas, including the pictures which have enabled me to combine cooking with another love, photography,” Cassandra said.
“Cooking Delights is an old-style home cook book, designed as a recipe collection for anyone to cook from. It has everything from cookies to casseroles, party food and more, everyone should love this book.
“I have had lots of friends volunteer as taste testers who loved the food, and I’m hoping everyone that reads and cooks from my cookbook will love it too.”
Cassandra gives us a sneak peek at one of her favourite recipes from the book.
“These scrolls are great for lunchboxes or as a tasty afternoon snack.” Cassandra said.
- Vicki Harrington
Vegemite and Cheese Scrolls
Two cups self-raising flour
30g butter
One tablespoon caster sugar
One teaspoon salt
¾ cup milk
¼ cup vegemite
Two cups of grated cheese
Preheat oven to moderate, grease a slice pan.
Put flour and sugar in a bowl, using fingertips rub the butter into the flour mixture until resembles coarse breadcrumbs, stir in milk, mix to soft sticky dough, and knead dough lightly on a floured surface.
Using a rolling pin, roll out to about 1cm thick. Try and have a long side about 30 x 40cm
Using the back of a tablespoon, spread vegemite all over the base, then cheese.
Starting from one side of the long side, roll dough tightly, to make a round looking log roll, trim edges off, using a serrated knife, cut roll carefully into about 12 even slices.
Place slices facing cut side up, in a single layer in the slice pan.
Bake the scroll slices in the oven about 20 to 30 minutes or until browned lightly.
BENDIGO’S residential Strategy will be reviewed because of greater than expected growth.
The State Government has announced a grant of $50,000 to carry out the review.
The review is needed because, according to the State Government, 40 per cent of the forecast growth between 2006 and 2031 had already been realised.
Regional Development Parliamentary Secretary Damian Drum made the announcement this morning.
Mr Drum said the Bendigo Residential Strategy Review would deliver greater community and investor certainty, helping the region grow.
“The Bendigo Residential Development Strategy was adopted in 2004 and is currently being audited because of the faster than anticipated growth that has occurred in Bendigo in recent years,” he said.
“Strong residential growth has many flow-on economic benefits and having a clear framework for future development will position Greater Bendigo City Council to undertake more detailed, place-based planning in the future.”
Deputy Premier Peter Ryan said about 40 per cent of the forecast growth between 2006 and 2031 had already been realised.
The Residential Strategy impacts directly on where and how property developments use “infill” parcels of land, range of housing styles and also on housing affordability.
“This project will review the strategy, assess current and estimated land supply and demand and consider various legislative and policy changes,” Mr Ryan said,
“It will also consider the latest demographic data and establish a new strategic framework to guide the long-term residential growth of Greater Bendigo.
“The project will result in a revised residential strategy that will give developers, the community and service providers greater surety and confidence about where land can be developed for residential purposes, and that sufficient land is available to accommodate the City of Greater Bendigo’s future growth.”
Mr Ryan said a contemporary strategic planning framework was essential to the economic development of a large regional centre like Bendigo.
“Clearly identifying future growth options and supporting infrastructure needs will enable the Greater Bendigo City Council and other infrastructure providers to plan their capital works programs well in advance,” he said.
“Identifying long-term growth areas will enable the council and other service authorities to start planning for the delivery of services, thereby minimising the lag time between when residential development occurs and when the services need to be in place.”
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