3875 design & drafting

24/10/2025

It's Showtime!
Off to the big smoke to celebrate all that it is Building Design.
As a judge it was a privilege to judge such amazing projects produced by incredibly talented designers.
Goodluck to you all tonight

24/10/2025

Always awesome to see another one of our projects come to life.
Some great detailing executed by the builder/owner.
Love the Monument arch's & skirts!

29/09/2025

🌳 Important Update: New Laws on Canopy Trees in Victoria 🌿

Heads up, folks, as of 15 September 2025, Victoria introduced Clause 52.37 (Canopy Trees) in all planning schemes under Amendment VC289.

Here’s what you need to know if you’ve got trees or plan to do any work on residential land:

🔍 What is a “Canopy Tree”?
To be classed as a canopy tree under this law, a tree must meet all three:
Height more than 5 metres above ground level and
Trunk circumference greater than 0.5 metres (measured at 1.4 m above ground) and
Canopy diameter of at least 4 metres.

🚫 When You’ll Need a Permit
You’ll need a planning permit before you remove, destroy or lop a canopy tree in certain residential zones, UNLESS your land is in a Low Density Residential Zone, which is excluded.

Some specific triggers for needing a permit:
> If the property is vacant and you propose a single dwelling.
> If work is done within 6 m of the narrowest street frontage OR 4.5 m of the rear boundary, even if there’s already a house and you’re doing extensions or building additions.

⚠️ What This Means for Homeowners & Developers
> Don’t assume a building permit alone covers tree removal if it meets the canopy tree definition. You’ll need to sort out planning permissions first.
> Before digging out driveways, designing your extension, or removing trees, get a survey done showing where the trunk sits, how big the canopy is, and whether buffers (front/rear) apply. It can save you headaches.
> Engaging an arborist and/or landscape designer early helps—so you can plan for where to keep trees, where to plant new ones, and how to ensure replacement canopy meets the new rules.

If you’re based in East Gippsland and unsure how this affects your property, shoot us a message, we can help you figure it out, get the right reports, and stay compliant with the new rules. 🌿

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🍃 Roots 2 Leaves Tree Services PTY LTD 🍃
Consulting Arborist - AQF 5 Arborist - ISA TRAQ
0409 506 958
admin@roots2leavestreeservices.com.au
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08/09/2025

We want to hear your East Gippsland stories! is all about celebrating what makes our region so special, and we’d love to share your experiences. From treasured family holidays to the reasons you chose to make East Gippsland home, every story matters.

Your stories will be featured on the Love East Gippsland page and on our Instagram at . Be sure to include photos with your submission, we want to see your memories as well as read about them.

Send your stories to info@egmi.com.au
We can’t wait to hear from you!

25/08/2025

Calling Passionate East Gippslander's!

Expressions of Interest - Board Positions (Volunteer Roles)

East Gippsland Marketing Inc. (EGMi) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced community members to join its board. The board oversees strategy to drive long-term economic and community sustainability across East Gippsland by championing regional strengths, fostering partnerships, and promoting our region to connect, invest, and grow. The tenure for board members is for three (3) years.

Selection Criteria

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

- Corporate governance, executive management, finance, community services, HR, IT, law, risk management, fundraising, event management and/or visiting, living, working, and investing in East Gippsland.

- Active involvement in the East Gippsland business community with a passion for economic development; and

- Understanding all aspects of marketing, including strategy, advertising, promotion, and communication, and the long-term benefits of collaborative action.

For more information or a full Job Description, please email us at info@egmi.com.au.

Please send your expression of interest together with a full CV outlining your background and experience, marked 'confidential' to:

The Chair
East Gippsland Marketing Inc
48 Bailey St, Bairnsdale, VIC 3875

Or via email to: info@egmi.com.au

Applications Close Friday, 19th September 2025.

19/08/2025

18/08/2025

17/07/2025

Just a little glimpse into the family behind Roots 2 Leaves Tree Services 🌳💚

After my dad passed, I took over the business he built from the ground up. It’s now a family affair — with Bec holding us all together and our little one Nate cheering us on. We’re proud to keep it local, hire local, and carry on the legacy with heart.

Thanks for supporting small, family-run businesses like ours. It truly means the world.



🍃 Roots 2 Leaves Tree Services PTY LTD 🍃
Consulting Arborist - AQF 5 Arborist - ISA TRAQ
0409 506 958
admin@roots2leavestreeservices.com.au
www.roots2leavestreeservices.com.au

15/06/2025

04/06/2025

Always exciting to see our designs come to life.
This was a bushfire rebuild in Sarsfield and all I can say is "we nailed the brief"!
With very close collaboration with the clients this design has become what is to be a forever home.
Thankyou Paul & Melissa for trusting us with your vision.

27/03/2025

Garden design by the local CLeed at the Melbourne international flower & garden show!
Well done!

All of the hard work has been rewarded!!

Congratulation to CLeed on achieving your incredible vision, of an (award winning!!) Balcony Garden design for the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show

Congratulations also to all those who contributed, sponsored and collaborated with you. We are SO PROUD to have partnered with you on this project!

To the amazing East Gippsland artists who were involved, WE LOVE YOU! We are so grateful to Callie that you were all given this incredible platform in which to showcase just a small sample of the magnificent work you create in this wonderful part of the world 💚🍃🌱🌿

The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is open every day until this Sunday. Make sure to pop in to see us at our garden display! There will be artist demo’s happening on-site, and lovely Foundry artists to chat to too ☺️

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