Cypress Hedge Battle in Prahran

A thirty-year-old cypress hedge in Prahran is being torn down by Stonnington Council for blocking the footpath — a move that’s devastated homeowners who say it ruined their privacy and curb appeal. While the council insists it’s legally obligated to keep walkways clear for safety, especially for people with disabilities, residents are furious the hedge was cut without consultation and now may never recover. They’re demanding the council foot the bill for replacement — and questioning whether the council will tackle other sidewalk issues like tree roots. The council says they didn’t trim the hedge themselves — their gardening contractor did — but residents are left wondering if this is just the start of a bigger problem. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3227fa0acc916d1