Friday, December 24, 2010

Boxing day sale catalogues

After Christmas there are always sales, so I decided to check out if the latest Target catalogue was available online and it was. I’ve found if you’re about to buy something popular it is a good idea to check the online catalogues. This approach has saved me money in the past and I thought it might also help others. ... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Monday, December 20, 2010

Vandals destroy Diamond Valley decorations

Meanwhile, a string of electric baubles was stolen from Lorraine Neal’s home in Ramptons Rd, Eltham North.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Battle over Eltham's Belle Vue

James McCormick, who inherited the property known as Belle Vue with his brother and sister, told councillors that the smaller of the two lots, at 17 Livingstone Rd, should not be included on the overlay.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

AFL premiers take on an Eltham North primary

A Glen Katherine student tries to evade two Collingwood players, including Dale 'Daisy' Thomas... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Indoor sports clubs get court hire hike for Christmas

The new fee structure will affect Diamond Valley Sports and Fitness Centre, Eltham Leisure Centre, Diamond Creek Community Centre and to yet-to-be completed Community Bank Stadium in Diamond Creek.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Family outraged at Eltham heritage claims

James McCormick, who owns 17-21 Livingstone Road with his brother and sister, said the council had gone against his family's wishes by including their small vacant block of land in the heritage listing of a historic house next door, known as Belle Vue, which they also own.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Australian birds in an Eltham back yard

It has been a busy year in our aviaries - I don't know if the end of the drought has anything to do with it, but we've had many new babies, some of which didn't survive, but there were new ones hatching all the time.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

The Black Swan by Celia Bridle

I went to a book signing today. It was for the children's picture book, The Black Swan by Celia Bridle. It was not only for Celia but she is the person I know, so it was for her book that I attended.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Micallef to spend novel night out at Eltham

SHAUN Micallef describes his new novel, Preincarnate, as a murder-mystery, science-fiction parody of The Da Vinci Code.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Rain a mixed blessing for Diamond Valley wineries

George Apted, owner of vineyards in Arthur’s Creek, Eltham and Strathewen, said he was hoping Melbourne’s wettest spring in almost two decades translated into bumper crops.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Help-seekers on rise in the Diamond Valley

Residents can fill a washing basket with goods and toys for the Salvation Army at Bunnings Eltham’s Adopt a Family event on December 13.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Nature walk at Eltham High

Entomologist Ken Walker took 75 students in Year 7 at Eltham High School for a nature walk around their school grounds last week.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Shaun Micallef: Talking 'bout his incarnation

Shaun Micallef will launch Preincarnate next Tuesday, December 14, at Montsalvat... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Monday, December 6, 2010

Book Signing in Eltham

I’m doing a book signing at Eltham Bookshop... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Eltham MP survives anti-Labor swing

A FEW hundred votes was the difference between political obscurity and a position on the Opposition front bench for State Eltham MP Steve Herbert.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Eltham Comp - Sat 11th Dec

Eltham Skate Park is located on the corner of Bridge and Brisbane Streets in Eltham. Comp kicks off at 11am with prizes up for grabs for scoot, skate and BMX.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Christmas Carols - Eltham Town Square

Go along and hear your favourite Christmas Carols!... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Eltham town square revamp

ELTHAM Town Square is set for a $1.5 million facelift after Nillumbik Council approved concept plans last week.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Wet weather work for Eltham and Kinglake SES

SES spokeswoman Natasha Duckett said a tree came down on Main Rd, Eltham, which caused a traffic hazard.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Eltham bowls trials fast-paced 40/40

Eltham Bowling Club is trialling Forty/40, a high-paced take on the traditional game. They are hoping to attract younger members.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Eltham town square revamp

ELTHAM Town Square is set for a $1.5 million facelift after Nillumbik Council approved concept plans last week.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Friday, December 3, 2010

I'm dreaming of a christmas filled with monkeys, sausage dogs, elephants and poodles!

Grandma Chuckles will be making her first appearances at the Monkey Markets over the next couple of months.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Big guns exit in Labor shake-up

The party's Left will have four fresh faces in the Andrews cabinet, believed to be Altona MP Jill Hennessy, Eltham MP Steve Herbert and upper house MPs Brian Tee and Jenny Mikakos.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Eltham motorists fined over parking confusion

TRADERS in Eltham’s Commercial Place say parking inspectors are taking advantage of customers confused about the length of time they can park their car.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Karissa Marshall: Jumping at a new sports career

In less than a year, Marshall, a year 10 student at Eltham’s Catholic Ladies’ College, has won not only the Victorian Aerobics Championships in level three, but went on to take out the Australian Aerobics Championships.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

What's happening around town

The Eltham Community Craft and Produce Market is on this Sunday at Panther Place, Eltham... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Joshua Parish: This Eagle soars and scores

Joshua Parish is obsessed with soccer. Ever since the 15-year-old was introduced to the sport by friends three years ago, there’s been little time for anything else.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Nillumbik urges government to chop lop rule

NILLUMBIK Council has called on the State Government to scrap the contentious tree-lopping rule in urban areas.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au

Donna Parker

Only Just is a Fair Trade shop, which means all our products come from Third World communities who are working to trade out of poverty. ... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
www.OnlineConnections.com.au