Monday, December 9, 2013

Fitzsimons Lane roadworks traffic delay

Just drove from Templestowe through Eltham via Fitzsimons Lane. Traffic going from Eltham to Templestowe was banked up almost to the Main Road roundabout in Eltham.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Shell Eltham closed tonight

Filled up the car late tonight and noticed the Shell service station in Eltham was closed with dunces hats across the entrances/exits.

Woolworths Petrol and United Petroleum were both open. It was good to see petrol prices hadn't jumped due to tanker issue.

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Friday, August 30, 2013

Group sees red over Rotary Eltham Town Festival signs

NILLUMBIK Council has allowed three temporary banners which advertise November's Rotary Eltham Town Festival to be displayed at intersections along the Eltham Gateway, despite objections. ... Read More

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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Zoe Knighton, Flinders Quartet.

Montsalvat Barn Gallery, Eltham August 25, repeated Melbourne Recital Centre August 28 ... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
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Saturday, August 10, 2013

Alert: Postal Vote Application delivered to your mail box may not be from the Australian Electoral Commission. Beware of material from Kevin Andrews MP.

I must admit this one shocked me. A couple of days ago I had a Postal Vote Application Form, which I was going to pass on to friends of the family to use, since they could use them and I had no purpose for them. The forms had arrived in the mail. I was gutted when I read the following.

People who intend to vote this way have been urged by the Australian Electoral Commission to take extra care when filling in forms, as postal voting applications sent to the household may be a vehicle for political parties to collect the most personal details of the voting public.... Read More

These forms reportedly aren’t from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) and in fact are from the political parties. In my case I suspect the Liberal Party because it has on the back “With the compliments of Kevin Andrews MP”. When you fill out the forms according to the newspaper article they apparently go to the party where the information is collected and the form then passed on. It is illegal not to pass the form on.

This is all totally legal. I personally see this as a straight out scam. We expect it on the internet but when our own politicians do it what hope is there for this country. I’m both shocked and disappointed.

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Thursday, August 8, 2013

Ryan Gaskett is filming a documentary on Leigh Conkie who has created a number of public art pieces using a chainsaw.

Greensborough filmmaker Ryan Gaskett wants to tell Conkie's story in a feature-length documentary, but is calling for financial supporters to help.... Read More

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Monday, July 29, 2013

Pam Pedersen 70, who took up running at the age of 50 because she didn't want to end up with diabetes and heart disease.

WHEN Pam Pedersen turned 50, she decided to take better care of her own health. ... Read More

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Thursday, July 18, 2013

Alison Tobias, Ann Jackson, Ray Robertson and Diane Gardner from Riding for the Disabled benefit from the Eltham market.

FOR the past 34 years volunteers and stallholders at the Eltham Community Craft and Produce Market have gone about their business raising thousands of dollars for community groups in the Diamond Valley. ... Read More

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Eltham Little Theatre Inc Leukaemia Foundation fund raiser.

We raised almost $1,000 in total with merchandise and coin donations from our wonderful “Calendar Girl” patrons for the Leukaemia Foundation.... Read More

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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Police investigate brazen Eltham Liquorland robbery

Greensborough Police have released an image of two men they would like to speak to about a bottle shop robbery.... Read More

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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Men charged over wheelchair stolen from the MCG

TWO men who allegedly stole a 60-year-old footy fan's wheelchair from the MCG on Saturday night been charged.... Read More

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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

NILLUMBIK Council is seeking heritage protection of Eltham's War Memorial cenotaph and obelisk site.

I thought this was interesting. I’m a little confused at how a site could be classified as heritage when the actual site does not appear to be historically related.

The council will write to Planning Minister Matthew Guy requesting the Nillumbik planning scheme be amended to put a permanent heritage overlay over the Main Rd site.... Read More

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Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Wombat beside the road on Ftizsimons Lane

On Sunday whilst driving to Eltham, I noticed a wombat which had most likely been hit by a car. It was located near Rosehill Road Lower Plenty.

Hitting a wombat can do a lot of damage to a car and sadly the wombat will also usually not survive.

With the number of kangaroos and other wildlife killed by cars on Fitzsimons Lane, it is a reminder to take care and be on watch for wildlife.

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Friday, June 28, 2013

HIGH School students from Greensborough, Montmorency, Viewbank, St Helena, Macleod and Eltham are expected to skip or walk out of the last day of school

HIGH School students from Greensborough, Montmorency, Viewbank, St Helena, Macleod and Eltham are expected to skip or walk out of the last day of school to take part in a protest against university and TAFE cuts this afternoon. ... Read More

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Thursday, June 27, 2013

Daisy Pearce from Eltham was the top draft pick for the inaugural women's AFL exhibition match

Pearce, 25, was the No. 1 pick in last month's women's draft and will take the field for the Melbourne Demons in the inaugural AFL women's exhibition game against Western Bulldogs.... Read More

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

BETTY Burstall, the founder of La Mama theatre in Melbourne, had an immense influence on the growth of an Australian theatre.

The Burstalls moved to Eltham where it was possible to buy an acre block of land for £25 and where they lived adjoining other artistic families. Their second son, Tom, now a film producer and troubleshooter, was born in 1951. ... Read More

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Nillumbik councillors angry about fire services levy

I can’t help but wonder if the fire levy is a bit crazy. Before it was unfair because those who weren’t insured didn’t pay. Now those who own properties pay. I’m pretty sure the fire brigade attends fires other than properties plus a range of community services they provide. This is an unfair levy and should be taken out of general taxes where everyone pays that can afford to pay. I’d like to know how much was being collected and how much will be collected with the new scheme. Schemes like this only seem to change because there is more money being collected in taxes. I suppose individually at least we can check the fire levy paid via insurance versus fire levy pad via rates to see if we will be better or worse off. As always there will be winners and losers.

Mayor Peter Perkins said the levy, which will be collected from residents through council rates, was inequitable and commercial and industrial property owners in CFA areas would pay 80 per cent more than people in MFB areas.... Read More

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Two teenage girls have been filmed verbally and physically assaulting a man on a packed Melbourne train.

The incident took place on a peak-hour train from Flinders Street to Eltham on Monday when victim Roger Stapleford, 56, said he asked one of the girls to take her feet off the chair opposite her so he could sit down, the Herald Sun reports.... Read More

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Ruth Garry aka "Ruby Ribcrusher", and Clare "Skatebush" Redenbach from the The Victorian Roller Derby All Stars.

Coach Daniel Juhasz, from Eltham, said the Victorian Roller Derby All Stars were the only Australian team in the competition and their underdog status meant their reputation quickly spread throughout the overseas roller derby community.... Read More

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Sunday, June 16, 2013

Janet Archibald from the Pink team on Biggest Loser is set to commence a Walking Group called "Motivate a Mate" at the Eltham Leisure Centre.

Janet Archibald from the Pink team on Biggest Loser is set to commence a Walking Group called ”Motivate a Mate” at the Eltham Leisure Centre every Monday commencing Monday 1st July at 9.30am.... Read More

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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

St Helena College students Indi Dorcich, Rebecca Jones and Madi Klooster have been heling collect the coins for charity

Eltham North students collect five cent coins for charity... Read More

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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Concern for threatened Eltham Copper Butterfly

The Eltham Copper Butterfly: Only 25 larvae were identified this year raising concern for the species’ survival.... Read More

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Saturday, June 1, 2013

Heavy rain arrives over the city in Melbourne to mark the first day of Winter.

The main areas hit were Northcote, Brunswick, Broadmeadows and Doncaster and Eltham.... Read More

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Eltham mother outraged over library porn shock

AN ELTHAM parent is outraged her school-aged children were exposed to pornography on a recent trip to the library.... Read More

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Monday, May 27, 2013

Simon Le Plastrier to be the new Principal of Eltham College from 2014.

At the end of this year our Principal David Warner will retire after 14 years of service as Principal of ELTHAM College.... Read More

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Afghan refugee tells of life journey

Najaf Mazari, an Afghan refugee, rug-maker and author addressed a meeting of about 70 people at the Eltham College in Melbourne on May 17. ... Read More

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Eltham hairdresser refuses to serve breastfeeding mum

A NEW mum says she was brought to the brink of tears after a hairdresser refused to cut her hair while she was breastfeeding. ... Read More

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Monday, May 13, 2013

Najaf Mazari is an Afghan refugee who is delivering a talk at Eltham College.

A former Afghan refugee creates a fund to help health and education programs in his old town... Read More

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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Search Australia new features including searching using your choice of Google, Bing or Yahoo, quick access to a JustLocal postcode page and check if you're using the preferred Australian English spelling.

Search Australia was added to JustLocal to give those who wish to search a search engine which focuses on Australian sites and removes many of the directories which have now taken over the internet. I’m pretty happy that if I search for ‘fish and chips’ in a local suburb, if the business has a web presence I can now see their page. Of course many small businesses don’t have a web presence which doesn’t help them or their customers. I’ve shown a number of local businesses how a site I’ve put on the internet for them can generate hundreds of leads a month but in the end they don’t seem to care.

The worst example of not providing up-to-date information is when I went into a fish and chip shop in Doncaster Road. After placing the order via telephone the order was some 15% dearer. Every customer was complaining because like me they were ordering from an out-of-date menu and the business decided to increase their prices without letting them know. Had the business put their menu on the internet I would have known before I ordered and so potentially could everyone else. I’ve never used the business again so an out-of-date menu can and does lose businesses customers. A single page site assists hundreds of customers a year and is easily paid for by a single repeat customer. Small business can’t see if they don’t provide the tools people need they’ll go elsewhere and the bigger companies ARE providing online menus.

But I digress. The real purpose of this post is to let users of JustLocal know of three new features I’ve added to Search Australia, the search engine available on every JustLocal page and also available as an Add-in to Internet Explorer. If you add a single letter at the start of the search phrase you can select your preferred search engine, go to a JustLocal postcode page, or find out if you’re using the preferred Australian English spelling for a word.

1. Type in g, b, or y and go directly to Google, Bing or Yahoo. If you add a space and then your search query (such as ‘g fish and chips templestowe’) you’ll get search results for local fish and chips shops without all the directories. That is hopefully if they have a site you’ll get the actual business’ site.

2. Type in j and you’ll go to JustLocal. Type in j followed by a space and a postcode (such as ‘j 3106’) and you’ll go to the JustLocal postcode page. That’s a pretty convenient method to go direct to your local JustLocal postcode page. Keep in mind if your area isn’t covered you’ll get a place holder page with generic ads. As soon as a business or person in your area takes up the mantle to promote JustLocal in your area the generic page will be replaced with local information.

3. Type in w followed by a word and you’ll go direct to the Word Check page to check if you are using the preferred Australian English spelling for a word. You do need a password to see the answer. All clients of mine are provided with the password. In fact if you use Search Australia from JustLocal and type in ‘dictionary’, you’ll have access to Word Check for a while. A thank you for trying out Search Australia.

On top of removing dozens of directories now cluttering search results when using Google (not Bing or Yahoo) and the ability to enter a single word or couple of words to go to the top searched for sites by millions of users, these new features should make Search Australian even more useful. Clients are welcome to request the list of top site search terms. I don’t currently publish the terms on the internet because of the work involved collating the list so please feel free to ask for a copy to assist you in your searches.

Don’t forget, the most convenient way to use Search Australia is to use the link to add Search Australia as your default search engine in Internet Explorer. Then you can perform a search direct from the address bar in Internet Explorer. If everyone in Australia used Search Australia (heaven forbid as my server wouldn’t hold up to it) if could potentially save many hundreds of millions of searches when people are looking for major Australian companies, a TV guide and even the weather. Search engines want you to end up on their page to make money from advertising. I want you to get quickly to the site you want to get to.

For me the real test of whether or not something I’ve developed is worthwhile is whether I use it myself or not. Search Australia is my preferred search tool. It doesn’t stop me from using Google, and in fact if I want to use Google I simply enter the letter ‘g’ and I go direct to Google. I can quickly decide which search engine I’d prefer and not be stuck with just one. With one or two words I access most of the popular sites such as ANZ, eBay, Gumtree, Freeview (TV guide) etc., so it makes sense to use Search Australia rather than end up hunting through Google results that have become so cluttered. I hope you find Search Australia useful too.

 

 

Kelvin Eldridge

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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Alert: Please log off Google services such as Gmail and YouTube when using my sites.

Disturbingly I’m now seeing up to 50 per cent of people reaching my sites who may be logged on to a Google service and so could be tracked at the individual level.

I use Google’s blogger, Analytics and sometimes Google advertising on my sites. If you are logged on to a Google service your activities can be linked to you as an individual. What you are doing on the internet can thus potentially be tracked to you as an individual.

What people don’t know is when you visit a site which has advertising on it, that advertising is often provided by Google. Many sites use Google’s Analytics software to record statistics for their sites. As you move from site to site your activities can potentially be recorded as an individual.

As you read the major daily news sites, as you search for information, when you go to many sites on the internet your activities can be tracked to you as an individual. In addition it is also possible your location is being tracked without your knowledge because often the internet address you use to access the internet is known to be in a certain area.

It is up to each person to decide whether this matters to them or not. If it does matter to you then consider logging out of all Google services (and potentially other services). When you are logged on to services you can be tracked individually and a profile of you and your activities can be created. Some of this information can potentially end up in the wrong hands. The most obvious outcome is you’ll be directly marketed to and could end up paying more for products and services.

We can’t stop the government and companies collecting information, but most people aren’t aware that their activities on the internet can be tracked to them individually. Because more than 90% of Australians use Google for searching, if they are logged on to Google services (my logs are indicating up to 50% of people may be logged onto a Google service when they reach my sites) then your activities across the internet may be being recorded.

Log off online services as soon as you are finished with them. Don’t keep services such as Gmail and YouTube logged on and running in the background. This doesn’t just apply to Google. Any service that you are logged in and has software they’ve created installed on another site could be doing the same. The type of services that come to mind are social networking services. Where a site you visit displays a button from a social networking service you don’t know what that code does and neither do I. The code could be tracking you. By logging off you reduce some of your online activities being tracked.

 

Kelvin Eldridge

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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Office of the motel on Main Road Eltham, near the intersection of Bayfield Drive

POLICE have released an image of a man they wish to speak to after computers and cash were stolen from a motel in Melbourne’s north-east. ... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
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Monday, April 29, 2013

Daniel and Claire Bradbury have just welcomed triplets born at the Mercy hospital Heidelberg, including May (2.01kg), Mark Evan (1.90kg)and Ariana Grace (2.36kg).

AN ELTHAM family is looking for volunteer helpers after their brood suddenly became much bigger a few days ago. ... Read More

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Andrew McKenzie crossed the Boston Marathon finish line minutes before the bombs went off.

ELTHAM runner Andrew McKenzie says he plans to return to the Boston Marathon next year to pay tribute to his fellow runners who died. ... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
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Saturday, April 20, 2013

Eltham-based charity to host Bollywood Bedazzled Charity Ball to raise funds for Indian school

Gurpreet Kaur and Marian Hadingham look forward to the Bollywood Bedazzled Ball on Saturday April 27 at the Thornbury Theatre.... Read More

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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

The boys from Eltham College checking out the saleyards.

ELTHAM College students joined the boys from Roma State College over the past two weeks in a city/country exchange.... Read More

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Monday, April 1, 2013

Vet in Eltham advertised for a receptionist with upselling and cross-selling experience.

Vets are incredibly expensive and the last thing I want is to feel a vet may be upselling or cross selling to me rather than putting all their attention on the problem at hand, for which I am paying very high professional services fees.

A while ago it came to my attention the vet I was using advertised for a receptionist and wanted someone who had upselling and cross selling experience. At my next visit I couldn't help but feel the primary reason I was there was being overlooked and the vet was looking at other services to sell to me. I had to bring the vet back to the main concern.

After that appointment I decided to change vets.

I recently spoke to a mobile vet and they said upselling was now part of the industry.

I don't think upselling or cross selling should be part of any professional services practice. This puts the interests of the practice in front of the client and to me that isn't what I want from a professional service provider.

If you find a professional service provider directing you to others services they provide and not directly responding to your questions keep in mind they may be trying to upsell or cross sell. If something doesn't quite feel right chances are it may not be.


Kelvin Eldridge
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Easter special - Free advertising on JustLocal for postcodes 3105, 3106, 3107, 3108, 3109, 3093, 3094, 3095, 3113 for home based businesses.

My desire with JustLocal is to build a stronger local community by building a stronger local business base. In particular I'd like to help others running businesses from home in the Templestowe, Templestowe Lower, Eltham, Lower Plenty, Montmorency, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Bulleen and Warrandyte areas. As an Easter special I'd like to make a free offer to home based businesses in the above areas.

My offer for the remainder of March 2013 through to the end of April 2013 is the following:

1. Three months free advertising on your JustLocal postcode page. No catches, no cost.
2. An additional three months of advertising on your postcode page if you provide a link from your main page of your site to your JustLocal postcode page (to help promote yourself and others businesses in the area) and during the first three months purchase from three other businesses advertising on your postcode page.

That's a total of six months of free advertising in your local area for free, nada, nix.

The normal terms and conditions of JustLocal still apply, such as a maximum of two of the same type of business and one network marketer from the same network marketing group. Additional conditions of the offer is since the advertising is free you don't have rights over the lot as paid advertisers do, just the ability to use the lot to promote your business. Also the offer is for a single lot on a postcode page.

At the end of the six months you will be under no obligation to continue advertising on JustLocal. My aim is to show local businesses that JustLocal works and the best way to do that is for businesses to participate.

To take up the free offer go to your JustLocal postcode page, click on an empty lot (a white block). Fill out the details and submit your information. At the payment screen since this is a free offer, just close the screen. No need to make a payment. Then send me a graphic image you'd like me to use to promote your business.

If you don't own or run a local business in one of the above areas, but know someone that does, please pass on the offer to others you know in the area.
 
Happy Easter everyone.
 
Kelvin Eldridge

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Traffic delays in Fitzsimons Lane Templestowe and Eltham due to car knocking street light onto road near bridge.

Just drove along Fitzsimons Lane around 3pm from Eltham to Templestowe and the traffic was going really slowly. The traffic is banked up before the hill in Eltham and back to the roundabout in Templestowe. Traffic in both directions is slow.

An ambulance just arrived and two fire trucks also arrived as I went past. The car was a white ford sedan and had crushed the right hand front panel back to the wheel. A street light was laying across the road and median strip taking up a lane in both directions.

Best to avoid Fitzsimons Lane for a while.

Kelvin Eldridge
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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Warren James represents the farmers market and fresh produce aspect of the Harvest 'n' Graze Festival.

BRING the family and a picnic rug and enjoy the gourmet produce and live music on offer at the Harvest 'n' Graze Festival this Sunday.... Read More

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Eltham bushfire could kill thousands: report

A Victorian fire expert is warning thousands of people would die or be seriously injured if a Black Saturday type bushfire started north of Eltham on Melbourne's outskirts.... Read More

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Former Eltham College student Alexandra Phelan has won a Sir John Monash Scholarship

ALEXANDRA Phelan was passionate about human rights since her days at Eltham College. ... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Eltham Leisure Centre = Main Group Fitness Studio closure

Main group fitness studio closure from April 2 to April 4 for painting and maintenance.

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Monday, March 4, 2013

Truck crashes into Chinese restaurant in Luck St, Eltham

The incident happened shortly after 8am when the unmarked truck crashed through the side of the restaurant, in Luck St, Eltham.... Read More

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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Eltham Leisure Centre will close early on Sunday 24th February at 6pm

The centre will close early on Sunday 24th February at 6pm for staff evacuation and occupational health and safety training.... Read More

- Kelvin Eldridge
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Saara Lamberg, Julia McWilliam and Amelia Richardson have the braaaaaaains for live-action video games.

THE second instalment of cult live action zombie survival video game Patient O is expected to start later this month. ... Read More

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ELTHAM teenager Devin Ryan

ELTHAM teenager Devin Ryan has found his own small place in Australian history after playing one of infamous bushranger Ned Kelly's most loved songs at his burial.... Read More

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ELTHAM North resident Steve Peuschel

ELTHAM North resident Steve Peuschel will join the prestigious list of 2012 Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) recipients. ... Read More

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Sam Chappel, Ben Mitchell, Peta Owen and Paula Armstrong prepare for Eltham Little Theatre's production of Katerina

Katerina to be Eltham Little Theatre's first show in 2013 season... Read More

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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

McDonald's Eltham closed today until 5pm

Macca's Eltham is closed today, Tuesday 5th, until 5pm due to an electricity interruption.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Bolton Street Eltham Road sealing January 24th

I noticed a sign on both ends of Bolton Street Eltham advising road users delays can be expected due to road sealing work. Delays are expected between 9am to 3:30pm.




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Monday, January 14, 2013

Buses replace trains between Macleod and Eltham

PASSENGERS travelling on Metro trains between Macleod and Eltham will have to take connecting buses today after a track fault was reported at Greensborough.... Read More

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ELTHAM High School's science lab has been broken into for the third time in two weeks.

Eltham Police Senior Constable Liz Skinner said a small blue Ford car with tinted windows and no registration was seen leaving the school this morning... Read More

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AN ELTHAM pet owner is calling for witnesses after his dog was savaged by an american staffordshire terrier.

Robert Williams said his 10-year-old labrador-puli cross, Merlot, received several gashes across the neck in the attack, which occurred during a street Christmas party in Monclaire Court on December 15.... Read More

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Another break-in at Eltham High

Eltham Sergeant Grant Michell said the science lab was broken into between 3 and 4am today with items such as beakers and glasses damaged.... Read More

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Eltham drink driver almost five times over limit

Eltham Sgt Brian Weissenfeld said police pulled over the 50-year-old driver after she was seen weaving across the lanes on Pitt St at 7.15pm last night.... Read More

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Sunday, January 6, 2013

Robber nabbed at Eltham high school

A MAN has been charged after allegedly breaking into a science classroom at Eltham High School.... Read More

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Friday, January 4, 2013

The ban on drinking while driving came into effect in December, 2011.

He said a 45-year-old Greensborough motorist was allegedly found drinking a can of beer while driving near Woolworths on Main Rd, Eltham at 2.05pm the same day.... Read More

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Police also fined two 18-year-old men, from Eltham and Lower Plenty, for hiding in the boot, as well as two girls

A DRINK-DRIVING P-plater has had his car impounded and licence suspended after police discovered two teenagers in the boot of the overloaded vehicle.... Read More

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