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Kinglake SES rescued children trapped in a car in floodwaters

2012-01-16T16:48:00.001+11:00

Kinglake SES rescued children trapped in a car in floodwaters on Christmas Day.... Read More

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Salvation Army community worker Julie and Montmorency-Eltham RSL president Bill McKenna.

2012-01-16T16:32:00.001+11:00

Montmorency-Eltham RSL last week donated $1000 to the Greensborough branch, which Salvos community worker Julie said would help up to 200 families and individuals struggling during the holiday season.... Read More

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AN elderly man has escaped injury after crashing into a home in Eltham

2012-01-13T22:08:00.000+11:00

the 96-year-old man was reversing out of his Bahen Close garage ... Read More

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Montana Cox: Eltham teenager on the rise

2012-01-13T22:06:00.001+11:00

MONTANA Cox has only just turned 18, but as she jokes, ‘‘in the modelling world, I’d be considered middle-aged’’.... Read More

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THERE will be no place of last resort in Eltham or Hurstbridge this bushfire season,

2012-01-13T22:04:00.000+11:00

CFA rejects Eltham, Hurstbridge sites as places of last resort... Read More

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Windows XP support from Microsoft ends on April 8, 2014.

2012-01-04T13:20:00.000+11:00

A number of people have asked me whether or not they should buy a new computer as their Windows XP computer is getting old. I ask, “is the computer doing what you want to do and is there anything it can’t do?” The answer is generally, “it is doing everything they want and there isn’t anything it can’t do”. So I answer, “only buy a new computer if you want to”.

Many people get concerned because they hear support for Windows XP has finished. I saw one press release from Microsoft that concerned me which said Windows XP support had finished, but when I investigated, it was for an earlier service pack. Windows XP SP3 (service pack 3) is still supported until April 8, 2014.

In terms of the timeline I’d suggest if you’re not in a rush to purchase a new computer, then consider that Windows 8 will be released possibly in the third quarter of 2012 and if I were to guess, there would probably even be a service pack released before Windows XP SP3 reaches end-of-life from a Microsoft support perspective.

If your computer is doing what you need and the hardware lasts, waiting until after Windows 8 is released means you’ll have the latest operating system which will last you many years into the future.

Many people find their computer is a bit slow. Once I clean up the computer they are surprised at how fast the computer is, and are more than happy to continue using the computer rather than buying a new computer.

My advice is change your computer when you need to or want to, not when the Microsoft marketing machine or a salesperson convinces you need to do something you don’t have to.

I would also suggest that even though Windows XP SP3 will continue to run after April 8, 2014, that you should consider moving to a newer operating system by that time. The security updates required in this day and age of online access will cease, at which time your exposure will increase. I would not advise clients to continue using Windows XP SP3 past this date except for specific purposes and with knowledge of the potential exposure.

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Eltham Little Theatre is looking for youths to sign up to its Ten Minute Quickie Short Play Competition

2011-12-18T21:22:00.000+11:00

IF you are between 14 and 21 and have a short script you would like to see performed, the Eltham Little Theatre’s Ten ... Read More

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Milandra: A Tale of Distant Castles - Melinda Morriss

2011-12-18T21:17:00.001+11:00

Milandra: A Tale of Distant Castles will be launched at Eltham Bookshop on December 21.... Read More

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Eltham band Officer Parrot

2011-12-18T21:02:00.001+11:00

Eltham band Officer Parrot will be playing a short set at Eltham Bookshop,... Read More

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evacuated from Our Lady Help of Christians in Eltham

2011-12-18T20:56:00.001+11:00

A CFA spokesman said about 50 people, including students attending after-school care, had been evacuated from Our Lady Help of Christians in Eltham.... Read More

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Police saw the 67-year-old weaving over the road

2011-12-18T20:55:00.001+11:00

A WOMAN was caught more than three times the limit and driving erratically in Eltham North last week.... Read More

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several burglaries around Eltham

2011-12-18T20:45:00.000+11:00

another man who was believed to have committed several burglaries around Eltham. ... Read More

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AN ELTHAM motorist was nabbed driving his company car more than 50km/h over the limit

2011-12-18T20:44:00.001+11:00

AN ELTHAM motorist was nabbed driving his company car more than 50km/h over the limit in Heidelberg West last night.... Read More

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Bus 513 from Eltham to Preston

2011-12-07T11:34:00.001+11:00

Bus 513 from Eltham to Preston has also had about 10 services cut per week ... Read More

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Eltham Bookshop's Meera Govil

2011-12-07T11:30:00.001+11:00

The Eltham View Club has teamed up with the Eltham Bookshop to encourage people to donate books to charity group The Smith Family.... Read More

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Eltham North Primary School principal David Foley

2011-12-07T11:23:00.001+11:00

Eltham North Primary School principal David Foley said the school has an experienced Reading Recovery teacher so the cuts wouldn't impact the school in the short term. ... Read More

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Kylie Lewis

2011-12-07T11:16:00.000+11:00

KYLIE Lewis has endured more pain and heartache than most people her age. ... Read More

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Students from Eltham College and Montmorency Secondary College are heading to the US to visit NASA

2011-12-07T11:10:00.001+11:00

This month, 30 year 9 to 11 students and four staff from Eltham College and Montmorency Secondary College will take off on an international adventure that peaks with a space camp in the US. ... Read More

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Susan Reddrop explores the power of giving birth to babies and ideas with her exhibition Urge 2

2011-12-03T23:36:00.001+11:00

WHEN artist Susan Reddrop gave birth to her first child on the floor of her Kew home, the experience had a profound effect - eventually.... Read More

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Cadel Evans studied at Eltham High

2011-12-03T22:58:00.001+11:00

A DV Leader Sports Start in 2005, Evans studied at Eltham High school from 1989 to 1994.... Read More

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Bunnings' Eltham store

2011-12-03T22:57:00.001+11:00

The Adopt A Family For Christmas campaign is inviting people to pick up a washing basket from Bunnings’ Eltham store and fill it with non-perishable food for a struggling family to enjoy.... Read More

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Montana Cox

2011-12-03T22:27:00.000+11:00

But one rite of passage the Eltham girl won't give up is hitting Surfers Paradise for schoolies this weekend.... Read More

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Eltham artist Jay Manby

2011-12-03T22:21:00.001+11:00

Eltham artist Jay Manby in the Magellan St art space in Lismore. In the background are friends Anna Mackney and Dave Barkas.... Read More

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Eltham High School Indonesian students celebrate the end of exams.

2011-12-03T22:20:00.001+11:00

IT has been a long haul for everyone, but Sam Ord's endurance was stretched to the limit. ... Read More

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Jessica Dalling and her young children, Mietta and Archie, are regular visitors to the Eltham library

2011-12-03T22:08:00.000+11:00

Jessica Dalling and her young children, Mietta and Archie, are regular visitors to the Eltham library, an award-winning building set amid bushy parklands in Melbourne’s green wedge.... Read More

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The man in his 30s was parked in Beard Street around 1am on November 4 when he was attacked.

2011-12-03T21:28:00.001+11:00

A MAN was dragged from his car, punched in the head and beaten in a late-night assault in Eltham earlier this month... Read More

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Nillumbik council agreed to extend parking restrictions on half-hour spaces to a full hour

2011-12-03T21:27:00.001+11:00

ELTHAM mums will now have time to stop for a coffee while they buy their groceries after Nillumbik council agreed to extend parking restrictions on half-hour spaces to a full hour. ... Read More

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Eltham resident Marguerite Marshall is a member of Beyond Zero Emissions

2011-12-03T21:26:00.001+11:00

Eltham resident Marguerite Marshall is a member of Beyond Zero Emissions, which campaigns for action on climate change. She was trained by Al Gore last year to advocate about the issue.... Read More

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Alan Lincoln and Glen O'Donnell from Eltham SES

2011-12-03T21:24:00.001+11:00

Unit controller Glen O’Donnell said the crew had replaced a 16-year-old truck with a larger $240,000 model under the emergency service’s vehicle replacement program.... Read More

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Jets Gymnastics

2011-11-21T23:12:00.001+11:00

Jets Gymnastics is expected to move its Eltham-based high-performance centre to the stadium... Read More

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Greg Martin with some of his specialist wines.

2011-11-21T23:11:00.001+11:00

PLENTY of great-tasting creations will headline the Eltham and District Winemakers Guild’s 42nd annual winemaking show tomorrow.... Read More

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Eltham artists Jenni Mitchell and her partner Mervyn Hannan

2011-11-21T23:10:00.001+11:00

Grace’s Place, as the Mt Pleasant Rd shop was affectionately known, was an Eltham institution for more than 20 years and a haven for pastry lovers. ... Read More

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Snake catcher Jason Donnelly, who owns Eltham-based SnakeAce

2011-11-16T23:33:00.001+11:00

Snake catcher Jason Donnelly, who owns Eltham-based SnakeAce, said he had removed 40 snakes, including common brown, tiger and copperhead species, from properties across the Diamond Valley since late August. ... Read More

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Nillumbik Council plans 52 flash mobs in 12 months

2011-11-16T23:31:00.001+11:00

Nillumbik Council kicked off its 52 Flash Mobs in 52 Weeks campaign on Sunday with the Eltham Concert Band surprising punters at the Rotary Eltham Town Fair.... Read More

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Police rock 'n'roll band Code 1 will perform in Eltham Town Square

2011-11-16T23:29:00.002+11:00

Police rock ‘n’roll band Code 1 will perform in Eltham Town Square from 3.20pm this Friday as part of Youth in the Square, a collaborative project between police and Nillumbik Council.... Read More

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ELTHAM North Primary School is hosting a twilight market this Friday

2011-11-16T23:29:00.001+11:00

ELTHAM North Primary School is hosting a twilight market this Friday, and in keeping with its sustainable living approach, all goods for sale are home made or grown.... Read More

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Year 10 student Casey McCormick last month won the Stapley Medal

2011-11-16T23:08:00.001+11:00

Eltham High School geography teacher Danielle Cotter is likely to implement the module in her classes next year. ... Read More

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Committee member Judith Roth is among the volunteers

2011-11-16T23:06:00.000+11:00

ELTHAM Market has been going strong for 33 years ... Read More

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Eltham's Michael Paterson

2011-11-16T23:05:00.000+11:00

MICHAEL Paterson has been playing basketball since he was six and now has the chance to perform on the world stage.... Read More

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Christine Whelan with Matt Hetherington and Mitchell Butel in Sugar

2011-11-13T21:00:00.001+11:00

"I am happy to humiliate myself if it makes people laugh," says Whelan, who finished school at St Helena Secondary College in Eltham North in 1998 and went straight to work as a receptionist... Read More

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Barry Vaughan and Barry MacDonald from the Eltham and District Woodworkers

2011-11-13T20:58:00.001+11:00

FOR 24 years the Eltham and District Woodworkers have been displaying their wares at the Eltham Festival.... Read More

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Eltham Lower Park pavilion may sport new use in bushfire

2011-11-10T12:54:00.000+11:00

ELTHAM Lower Park sports pavilion is likely to become a place of last resort during a bushfire. ... Read More

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Assistant principal Dean Simpson

2011-11-10T12:46:00.000+11:00

About 80 per cent of students walked to school on Wednesday, October 19, and assistant principal Dean Simpson was thrilled with the participation rate.... Read More

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Phoebe and Mr Bojangles get ready for the Rotary Eltham Town Festival Pet Parade

2011-11-06T20:07:00.000+11:00

WHEN organisers of the Rotary Eltham Town Festival say it’s a family day, they mean everyone in the family, pets included.... Read More

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Hope Csutoros, Judy Gunson and Jo To prepare for the rehearsal for the World Harmonies Eltham concert

2011-11-06T19:57:00.000+11:00

Now that group is being revived with the assistance of The Boite, an organisation that supports culturally diverse artists and raises community awareness by running festivals and music events.... Read More

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Eltham resident Neville brown has been helping Sarah Hill with her driving lessons.

2011-11-03T21:24:00.000+11:00

SARAH Hill sits her driving test tomorrow - a test she didn’t think she’d be doing just five months ago.... Read More

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To discover her freshly planted nashi pear tree had been nicked

2011-11-03T21:23:00.000+11:00

IT seemed like an idea that would bear fruit. Eltham residents decided to band together to plant fruit trees in their front yards ... Read More

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Artist Jessica Page has a selection of works on display at the Lighthouse Factory Gallery, Eltham

2011-11-03T21:22:00.001+11:00

“With a biro you can change the pressure. It makes a biro very nice to use,” she said. Although the finished product was stunning, with its colour and texture, it was a time-consuming art, she said.... Read More

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Eltham police Sgt Bill Holmes said a number of items were stolen from the house

2011-11-03T21:21:00.001+11:00

A SET of car keys and other personal belongings were taken during a burglary in Eltham last Saturday morning.... Read More

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Northern Hospital accused of cancer bungle

2011-11-01T01:26:00.001+11:00

But he was not told, according to a statement of claim lodged with the Supreme Court. His lawyers, Maurice Blackburn, allege he attended the hospital several times without being told he had cancer.... Read More

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Eltham's Linda Keays with the handmade silver brooch she is donating to Friends of Nillumbik

2011-11-01T01:24:00.001+11:00

JEWELLERY maker Linda Keays is passionate about protecting Eltham from development.... Read More

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Tom and Katie Ferguson, from Eltham

2011-11-01T01:08:00.001+11:00

HOUSEHOLDS will be in for a Melbourne Cup windfall if a predicted drop in interest rates eventuates.... Read More

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Fire broke out in the boys toilet block at Eltham High School

2011-11-01T01:07:00.001+11:00

Fire broke out in the boys toilet block at Eltham High School about 11.30am yesterday, according to a Country Fire Authority spokesman.... Read More

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Eltham & District Woodworkers Exhibition

2011-11-01T01:00:00.001+11:00

The Eltham Woodworkers Exhibition will be on November 12th & 13th 2011, from 9am till 5pm. Entry is still FREE.... Read More

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Mother and daughter Deanne and Helena Haase will compete together in this year's Eltham Fun Run

2011-11-01T00:20:00.001+11:00

HELENA Haase is convinced she will outrun her mum, Deanne, when the pair compete in next month’s Eltham Fun Run.... Read More

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Repco GearUP USB Car Charger Kit Universal gets the thumbs down.

2011-10-23T16:14:00.002+11:00

Recently I purchased a Repco GearUP USB Car Charger Kit Universal which is a USB car charger kit which plugs into a car’s cigarette lighter and has two USB sockets for charging. Normally I stick with products I can purchase from my suppliers, but in this case because of the low value of the item, I decided to purchase one of these units on special for $9.99, reduced to half price.

I plugged the cable provided into my iPhone and the adaptor into a portable 12V battery designed to jump start a car and also provide power to accessories plus a number of other features. To my surprise and disappointment the iPhone 3GS reported it wouldn’t work with the device. I then plugged in the cable which came with the iPhone and it worked. Next I decided since it was a dual USB charger to plug in the iPhone 3GS and an Android mobile phone and charge both at the same time. Instead of the iPhone being charged, it was still losing power over time, whilst the Android phone did start to charge. I worked out you can only charge one device at a time.

It wasn’t worth the trip half way across Melbourne to where I purchased the unit, so like many people who purchase products that don’t live up to expectation, this one will probably end up in a draw and I’ll purchase a reputable product through my computer suppliers.

I didn’t expect to receive what I’d consider a substandard product from Repco, so I didn’t mind taking a chance. But from now on I’ll stick with the products I know and trust.

How many computer related devices have you purchased that don’t measure up to your expectation and end up in the draw?

At Online Connections I generally stick to devices and brands which have proven themselves across my client base over time. Often that doesn’t mean paying more. A good product can cost the same as a poor product. Marketers will often use the line “you get what you pay for” to encourage you to buy a particular product. To me what is important is the product proves itself in the field. Those are the products I’ll recommend to clients.

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Romy Stephens' tennis career is shining bright

2011-10-23T14:54:00.001+11:00

The Eltham High School year 10 student, who helped her state finish second in the School Sport Australia Pizzey Cup Championships in May, said losing everything was hard. ... Read More

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Eltham man mistakenly caught up in Bali drama

2011-10-19T17:15:00.001+11:00

Robert Laughlin, who returned from Bali last week after attending a wedding, said he had just left a Kuta massage parlour when he the NSW teenager was arrested by undercover police on October 4.... Read More

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Code Red: No early warning for schools

2011-10-19T17:13:00.000+11:00

AT least 25 schools, kindergartens and child care centres in high risk bushfire areas of Nillumbik have been taken off a list of facilities to pre-emptively close on a Code Red bushfire day... Read More

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Montana Cox is our favourite to take out this year's Australia's Next Top Model.

2011-10-19T17:12:00.001+11:00

The chilled out 18-year-old from Eltham will compete for the coveted title this Tuesday during Foxtel's ANTM live finale at the Sydney Opera house.... Read More

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To celebrate its 50th birthday, the train will run a 12-hour marathon

2011-10-19T17:10:00.000+11:00

The miniature passenger railway was built in Ivanhoe before being moved to its current home in Eltham Lower Park.... Read More

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Glen Katherine Primary School students started on their creation, Glen the Scarecrow

2011-10-19T16:32:00.001+11:00

A SCARECROW competition will enable children to showcase their environmental smarts at the Eltham Festival.... Read More

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Chamber of Commerce President Grant Edwards and councillor Michael Young

2011-10-19T16:19:00.001+11:00

NILLUMBIK Council is taking bids to open up Eltham’s town centre to new businesses.... Read More

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Hurstbridge Line - Buses Eltham - Hurstbridge Sunday 6 November

2011-10-19T16:08:00.001+11:00

Hurstbridge Line

Buses Eltham - Hurstbridge

Sunday 6 November

Buses will replace trains between Eltham and Hurstbridge From First to Last Service

Journey times will be extended by up to 15 minutes

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Melbourne's median house price is now $551,000, down $50,000

2011-10-19T15:59:00.001+11:00

But several areas have defied the slowdown: Hawthorn East, Balwyn and Eltham North were among those posting big gains.... Read More

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Eltham High School students Felix Watson, Tom D'Ath and Finn Bennet

2011-10-19T15:56:00.000+11:00

Eltham High School’s music support group is again offering mudbrick house tours during the Practically Green Festival after a successful run last year.... Read More

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The reverend Clemence Taplin, who will lead the service with parish vicar the Reverend Libby Delbridge

2011-10-19T15:44:00.000+11:00

Dogs, cats, mice, birds and even snails will take part in St Margaret’s Anglican Church’s annual animal blessing, celebrating the work of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.... Read More

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Bend of Islands artist Lynn Johnstone at her home studio

2011-10-19T15:42:00.001+11:00

The Bend of Islands textile artist used rust - an age-old dye - in her first solo exhibition, Decay and Renewal, now on show at Eltham library.... Read More

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Eltham builder and Nillumbik councillor Michael Young

2011-10-12T20:34:00.001+11:00

Eltham builder and Nillumbik councillor Michael Young, who founded the association to fight energy rating threats to the industry in 2004, said the study debunked concerns that mud bricks were energy inefficient.... Read More

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Charles Beavis and Agnes Parcesepe will exhibit their paintings of Montsalvat

2011-10-11T18:10:00.001+11:00

Agnes Parcesepe and Charles Beavis have taken their love of the Eltham artist colony to the next level.... Read More

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Eltham North Primary council president Leann Page and other parents say parking needs to be upgraded around the school

2011-10-11T18:09:00.001+11:00

PARENTS are calling for more parking outside a Eltham North school to avoid traffic chaos.... Read More

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Shannon McCormack who died after being struck outside QBH nightclub

2011-10-07T15:00:00.000+11:00

In her statement, Ms Bradley said they walked away from the club because they could not get a taxi to take them home to Eltham... Read More

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MISSION Australia is searching for 20 volunteer mentors

2011-10-07T14:59:00.001+11:00

MISSION Australia is searching for 20 volunteer mentors to take part in its Arise program in schools throughout Whittlesea, Eltham and Diamond Valley. ... Read More

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Edendale Farm at Gastons Road, Eltham

2011-10-07T14:58:00.000+11:00

SPRING has well and truly arrived at Edendale Farm.... Read More

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Eltham College's hospitality centre co-ordinator Peter Clarkstone

2011-10-07T14:57:00.001+11:00

Loyola College and Eltham College both have fully-functional restaurants on campus where students can study for a vocational certificate in hospitality which teaches them about how to work in a team, take on responsibility and focus on healthy eating that will set them up for life.... Read More

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Nillumbik fire retreat flunks CFA assessment

2011-10-07T14:55:00.001+11:00

NILLUMBIK could go into the fire season with one less fire refuge after the council-managed Eltham Lower Park failed a CFA reassessment.... Read More

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Eltham blasts: Police arrest five

2011-10-07T14:46:00.001+11:00

FIVE youths have been arrested by police investigating a series of blasts in Eltham.... Read More

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Carolyn Morwood - Death and the Spanish Lady

2011-10-07T14:44:00.001+11:00

''I'd done Australian history at Eltham High School but this was new to me.... Read More

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Dean Frenkel author of Evolution of Speech

2011-10-07T14:31:00.001+11:00

Frenkel, of Eltham North, has analysed the vernacular of more than 60 politicians for a new book, Evolution of Speech.... Read More

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Penny Hopping has bought a home after surfing online.

2011-10-07T14:22:00.001+11:00

"We all know that real estate agents are really only working for themselves. But even knowing this, for the most part they s--- me," she tweeted six-weeks ago.... Read More

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A brief summary of JustLocal for Templestowe residents and businesses.

2011-10-05T13:19:00.001+11:00

I wanted to share with others in Templestowe what JustLocal is about. I’m a computer consultant with a large amount of expertise across a range of computer related disciplines. I find the best way to show others is by example.

What I did is what anyone with a small amount of assistance can do. The difference between myself and others is I assist people and charge for my time. I share my knowledge so people aren’t tied to myself or my services. My hope is that by looking after their interests they’ll appreciate the services I offer. I’ve found it to be an approach which works well because others don’t work that way.

To explain JustLocal for residents and businesses in Templestowe, I decided to build a web page. For any business this is very easy to do. If you can design a single page brochure to promote your business, your brochure can be reproduced with minimal time and cost as a web site to let others in your area know your business exists.

In this case I decided to register the domain for www.Templestowe.biz, set up hosting space, point the domain at the hosting space, create a web page and then upload the web page. In a couple of hours the page was live on the internet. I literally just set this up and it is live within minutes. You should however wait usually 24 hours to make sure the domain has filtered through the internet.

I have a number of low cost approaches I can show people how to set up a presence on the internet. Some approaches they can maintain themselves with minimal technical skills. All that is required is some basic training and some support when required. Other approaches require a little more training and some software.

With some basic training and support you can literally have a web presence up within 24 hours and your only out-of-pocket cost could be the domain, which costs around $10-$30 a year depending on the domain you wish to use.

I’d encourage every small business to get a presence on the internet. It looks so much more professional to send out emails for a business using yourname@yourbusinessname.com (or .com.au) than yourname@gmail.com or yourname@hotmail.com. By using a domain every email you send out helps promote your business. I find people do check out your web site based on your email address.

A lot of people put thousands into a web presence and the only business that makes money is the web developer. I believe people should start small and as your investment generates business for you, then reinvest some of that money and evolve your presence.

If you don’t have a web presence and want something to get your started give me a call. My aim is to use my skills to help others cost effectively promote their business on the internet.

If you just wish to read a little more about JustLocal then visit www.Templestowe.biz.

Kelvin Eldridge
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Eltham's Geoff Paine has written a comedy about an anger management class.

2011-09-29T13:21:00.000+10:00

Paine said a judge directed him to take the class after a “middle of the night domestic argument” with a neighbour.... Read More

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Urban Eco owner Charlie Evans with one of his three apprentices, Angus Steele-Gregory

2011-09-28T17:57:00.000+10:00

The Eltham business owner has backed Leader’s Jobs 101 campaign, with plans to hire a landscape design trainee... Read More

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Florie and Gerry Mustafa's gourmet Burger Lounge on Eltham's main drag.

2011-09-27T12:52:00.000+10:00

The Mustafas' original shop is the well-regarded Charcoal Chicken on Bolton Street, one of the first chicken shops to sell Lilydale free-range chicken. ... Read More

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Senior Constable Andrew Lodi

2011-09-27T12:49:00.001+10:00

Senior Constable Andrew Lodi is a veteran police officer. He is based at Eltham police station and he lives in Hurstbridge.... Read More

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Alert: Australia Post - Get your parcel No306. (do_not_reply.id.5133@auspost.com.au)

2011-09-26T14:58:00.001+10:00

I’ve received a number of emails in the past week with the message Get your parcel. By coincidence these started arriving a day after Dodo said they’d send me a replacement Buddy Box for the one which didn’t work. One client fell for a UPS malware email because they received an email from UPS and were expecting a UPS parcel. If you’re expecting a parcel, receiving an email like this could easily trick you.

In this case the body of the email is very basic and unlikely to be from a large company like Australia Post.

Dear customer.

Your package has been returned to the Australia Post office.
Reason: The package is too large
Please find the attached document containing detailed information about delivery failure.
Read all information carefully and come to the "Australia Post" office to receive your package.

Thank you for attention.
Customer service.

Attached is a zip file (Attached_Document_AU18489.zip) which contains the file Attached_Document.exe. This file is an executable file but it has been designed to look like a Word document with a Microsoft Word icon. Since most people can’t see the file extension they could be easily tricked into thinking this is a Word document. Opening the file will not open a document, but instead run a program, most likely designed to infect your computer.

I use OzEfilter to check the emails at my mail server before receiving them into my computer and in this case OzEfilter showed me the email was sent from Canada. Just another piece of information which confirms this is most likely malware. Microsoft’s Security Essentials doesn’t show this file as malware. This is where you need to use common sense and not open files like this. Just delete them as soon as you receive them.

Kelvin Eldridge
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Alert: Re: Scan from a HP Officejet #658992

2011-09-26T13:33:00.001+10:00

They say curiosity killed the cat, but the modern equivalent would be curiosity infected your computer.

I noticed a number of emails recently with the subject Re: Scan from a HP Officejet #658992 or similar. These emails contain an attachment which is a zip file. The zip file I checked contained an executable HP_SCAN_Z520131___dollÔÇ«fdp.exe. The file has an icon which makes it appear to be a PDF.

There is little doubt this is malware. Microsoft’s Security Essentials is usually very good, but like all anti-virus scanning software, they are unlikely to identify recently released malware. Malware writers are most likely going to check their work against the common anti-virus products before releasing their malware, so that leaves a window of a few days where the anti-virus software won’t help curious people. In this case Microsoft’s software does not detect malware.

If you’re curious about an email you’ve received from someone you don’t know, don’t be tempted. You really will infect your computer and it is costly to repair. Please delete emails you aren’t sure about. It isn’t worth the risk or the cost to get your computer fixed.

Kelvin Eldridge
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(Covering Melbourne Eastern to Northern suburbs within 10km of Templestowe)

Eltham Idol organiser Gina Collins is no stranger to singing competitions

2011-09-26T12:25:00.001+10:00

GINA Collins has plenty of advice for young performers looking to wow judges at next month’s Eltham Idol competition.... Read More

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Carrie Zaharakis helps young people through police interviews.

2011-09-26T11:10:00.001+10:00

IN the past five months Carrie Zaharakis has helped guide more than 30 young people through the frontline of the justice system.... Read More

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Eltham Town Concert Band's Geoff Illing takes a moment to look over his music notes, with Grahame Coleman, Nada Cahill, Denise Deerson and Marnie Sier

2011-09-26T11:08:00.001+10:00

ELTHAM Town Concert Band has a bumper program planned for its annual spring concert this weekend.... Read More

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Eltham mother Trisha Edgoose, with son Martin, will remember her daughter Claire tonight at a Leukaemia Foundation event.

2011-09-22T17:40:00.001+10:00

After a 16-month journey with Hodgkin lymphoma, Claire, 20 - a former Eltham High School student with a love of architecture - died last year.... Read More

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Third development bid for Sharkies site knocked back

2011-09-21T14:02:00.001+10:00

NILLUMBIK council has knocked back a $3.5 million development for the former Sharkies fish and chip shop site opposite Eltham North Primary School. ... Read More

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Eltham Primary pupil's wild hair for kids who need care

2011-09-21T14:01:00.000+10:00

ELTHAM Primary School grade 5 students flew the flag of diversity for Foster Care Week last week.... Read More

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Historic buildings left to languish

2011-09-21T13:51:00.001+10:00

HUNDREDS of historically significant sites throughout Eltham, Lower Plenty and Diamond Valley have been left off Nillumbik Shire Council's heritage register.... Read More

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Darrell and Wendy Reeve have nominated their home, built by Alistair Knox, for a sustainability award

2011-09-20T15:11:00.001+10:00

MUDBRICK pioneer Alistair Knox’s Eltham house has been given the nod for its green credentials.... Read More

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Fix computer. Templestowe, Templestowe Lower, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Lower Plenty, Montmorency, Eltham

2011-09-20T13:14:00.000+10:00

If you have the skills, fixing your own computer is the best and most cost effective option. But for those without the skill (or even just the knowledge to fix a particular issue) I can assist people and businesses in Templestowe and the surrounding areas ( Doncaster, Doncaster East, Templestowe Lower, Eltham, Lower Plenty Montmorency). I’m happy to fix the problem and share what I’m doing, so you’re able to fix your own problem should it occur again.

Many people are reluctant to call a computer support person and will take hours to try to fix the problem themselves, when the problem may be fixed in a matter of minutes. Sometimes all it takes is someone who knows what they’re doing to advise you and the problem vanishes immediately. For example one client recently had a problem with Outlook which took six minutes to repair and another Outlook problem was fixed in around fifteen minutes. Because I don’t charge a set fee, a call out fee (for locals), but only charge for the time it takes to solve the problem the cost was minimal. Some problems are difficult and take longer, but at all times you’re in control as I keep you fully informed and you can see what I’m doing. Some workshops fix problems in a matter of minutes but still charge you a hefty fixed fee because you don’t see what was done.

No longer do you have to sit on the telephone for half an hour or waiting for support. No longer do you have to have a long conversation trying to explain your problem over the telephone. No longer do you have to worry about giving someone you’ve never met remote (and may be located overseas) access to your computer. Now you can book a time and be at your place when it suits you. You get to talk and meet a local you know will be around should you have another problem.

If you need help with your computer give me a call on 0415 910 703.

Kelvin Eldridge
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Amy Kennedy works in her Eltham workshop

2011-09-19T12:40:00.001+10:00

IN the weeks leading up to an exhibition, ceramic artist Amy Kennedy can be found in her Eltham workshop painstakingly replicating the wonders of nature.... Read More

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Run for the Firies will start and finish at Eltham North Community Centre on Sunday, October 16.

2011-09-19T10:59:00.001+10:00

The third annual Run for the Firies, which will raise money for Research and Kangaroo Ground CFA brigades, is scheduled for October 16.... Read More

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Eltham Lower Park on Main Road after an explosive device was detonated in a wheelie-bin

2011-09-19T10:36:00.001+10:00

Police were also called to the Eltham Lower Park on Main Road after an explosive device was detonated in a wheelie-bin placed on a table-top.... Read More

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David O'Connor and Tom Lacy say their bedrooms double as recording studios

2011-09-19T10:32:00.001+10:00

O’Connor said he first met Lacy, of Briar Hill, in year 9 at Eltham High School.... Read More

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