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Warrandyte teenager Yasmin Slinger-Van Der Zee relaxes at home after returning from Singapore

2012-03-03T15:51:00.001+11:00

WARRANDYTE teenage chorister Yasmin Slinger-Van Der Zee doesn’t just take opportunities, she earns them.... Read More

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He was pursued by police from Balwyn through Doncaster, Lower Templestowe and Warrandyte

2012-03-03T15:12:00.003+11:00

Robert Alexander, 34, of Frankston, faces 33 charges relating to an alleged crime spree across Melbourne, which ended in Warrandyte on Saturday after a police pursuit... Read More

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Four people narrowly avoided drowning at Pound Bend Tunnel last week.

2012-03-03T15:12:00.001+11:00

A group of friends in their late 20s, three of whom could not swim, were trapped in the river after their inflatable Kmart dinghies capsized in the rapidly flowing waters about 1pm last Wednesday.... Read More

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Riverkeeper Ian Penrose at Andersons Creek

2011-12-07T11:18:00.001+11:00

SURROUNDED by unsewered properties, Manningham’s Andersons and Mullum Mullum creeks have been listed among the unhealthiest urban waterways in Melbourne.... Read More

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Stroke victim Meindert Whithoff, with his wife Jozica Kutin

2011-12-03T23:31:00.001+11:00

RENOVATIONS to make a house livable for Warrandyte stroke victim Meindert Whithoff are in jeopardy despite overwhelming community support.... Read More

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CFA North West Metro Region Operations Officer Tony O'Day

2011-12-03T23:26:00.000+11:00

IT MIGHT have been a trial run, but last Sunday’s large-scale CFA exercise in Warrandyte was based on actual events.... Read More

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Roselillian Court resident Theodora McKail

2011-12-03T23:22:00.001+11:00

Roselillian Court resident Theodora McKail said she was at her wit’s end after expensive and much-loved plants and fruit trees were destroyed.... Read More

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Matthew Magilton with the 1934 MG NA Magnette

2011-12-03T22:29:00.001+11:00

The six cylinder vehicle is one of only 738 built and has been owned by Warrandyte’s Walter Magilton since 1963.... Read More

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Mullum Mullum Creek and Andersons Creek at Warrandyte

2011-11-21T22:48:00.001+11:00

Rounding out Melbourne's five lowest water-quality waterways are Mullum Mullum Creek at Warrandyte, Plenty River at South Morang, and Andersons Creek at Warrandyte.... Read More

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More Warrandyte bus bays going

2011-11-16T23:50:00.001+11:00

I can’t help feeling the removal of indented bus stops is simply rude and inconsiderate of other road users. I was travelling on a bus in Parker Street Templestowe when the doors of the bus would not work properly. The bus had to shut down multiple times and restart its systems. It took around 10 minutes until the driver decided to keep the front doors closed and only open the rear doors for passengers. The entire time the bus was blocking the traffic which would have been avoided had there been an indented bus stop.

Removing the indents keeps the buses in the flow of the traffic because they stop the flow of traffic for everyone else. In life if you’re blocking the way of others it is polite to get out of the way. Only 15% of Manningham residents regularly use buses which are now disadvantaging the other 85% of road users.

Removing indents which are still perfectly functional is simply a waste of tax payers money.

The single lane roads which travel through Warrandyte, when compounded with buses blocking traffic, will make travelling through the area tedious and may cause people to avoid the area, which may further affect struggling local businesses.

Make the roads better for everyone and there won’t be a problem with buses needing their own lanes or blocking other road users so they can keep to schedule.

Stops in front of and opposite Warrandyte Community Centre in Yarra St are having their indents removed by VicRoads and the Department of Transport to help on-road efficiency and keep buses in the flow of traffic.... Read More

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Warrandyte's Sgt Keith Walker

2011-11-16T23:35:00.001+11:00

AN ERA will end this month when Warrandyte’s Sgt Keith Walker finishes his 37-year career in the force.... Read More

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Lachy Chapman from Warrandyte

2011-11-13T21:04:00.000+11:00

Winner of the best dressed man was Lachy Chapman from Warrandyte.... Read More

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Warrandyte Theatre Company's newest recruit Sean Entwistle will tackle three roles in the new production of Almost, Maine

2011-11-01T01:29:00.000+11:00

WARRANDYTE Theatre Company’s latest play about love is inspiring passion in its performers.... Read More

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Warrandyte musicians Lisa Young and Ben Robertson will showcase their fusion of jazz and South Indian vocal techniques at Manningham Music

2011-10-23T15:01:00.001+11:00

MUSICIAN Lisa Young is bringing the signature singing styles of southern India to Manningham.... Read More

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Warrandyte to miss out on fire refuge

2011-10-19T17:18:00.001+11:00

A COMMUNITY fire refuge will not be built in high-risk Warrandyte during a pilot program because it already has a place of last resort.... Read More

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A member of The Pastel Palette painters' group Pauline McCutcheon

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

A member of The Pastel Palette painters’ group, the Warrandyte resident has forged a partnership with Aumann Family Orchard to exhibit works inspired by local surrounds.... Read More

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Denise Walker is amazed with the contrasting landscape of Warrandyte and the Kimberleys.

2011-10-19T15:48:00.001+11:00

A MOVE from Australia’s far northwest last year has proved a colour shock for Warrandyte artist Denise Walker.... Read More

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Sculptor Justin Purser is one of the artists connecting with the natural world in an exhibition at Stonehouse Gallery.

2011-10-12T20:35:00.000+11:00

The Stonehouse Gallery’s October exhibition, Inside Out, is featuring sculpture designed to interact with the landscape. ... Read More

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Warrandyte North wildlife demonstrator Xavier Morello

2011-10-11T22:33:00.001+11:00

Warrandyte North wildlife demonstrator Xavier Morello says they are slimy and jelly-like - but sort of rigid.... Read More

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Warrandyte resident confirms two attempts to purchase at Walmart using their credit card

2011-10-07T17:23:00.000+11:00

One of the residents I know in Warrandyte mentioned they’d had two attempts by someone using their credit card at Walmart in the States. They’re now waiting for a replacement card which is inconvenient and means they have to contact businesses using direct debit. Not a good experience.

The resident had purchased items at Warrandyte IGA.

Please keep in mind this is not just happening at Warrandyte IGA but all over Australia. Similar incidents had occurred at McDonalds and McDonalds have since added greater physical security to their EFTPOS machines.

If a trader has an EFTPOS machine that is only connected via a single cable that can be easily removed, you should be careful. It is very easy for the device to be swapped with a device that can skim cards and no one is the wiser.

Do keep in mind that Warrandyte IGA is also a victim in this crime. It is easy to blame them but be tolerant. The criminals are very clever.

I’ve read that cards with chips are more secure than cards with magnetic stripes. I haven’t confirmed this. If in doubt you may wish to think about using cash, although that also opens up different risks.

Kelvin Eldridge
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Pure people power topples phone tower

2011-10-07T15:46:00.000+11:00

A SUSTAINED campaign against a phone tower in Warrandyte Reserve has ended in celebration after Manningham Council denied Vodafone a lease on the land.... Read More

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Number plate recognition devices would be used in main thoroughfares

2011-10-07T15:26:00.001+11:00

Acting Sergeant Shannon Elston, from the Nunawading Highway Patrol, said number plate recognition devices would be used in main thoroughfares such as Bulleen, Thompsons, Warrandyte and Doncaster roads.... Read More

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'Heartbreak' for Warrandyte IGA owner

2011-10-07T15:17:00.000+11:00

When I read this article I felt for Ms Quinton. No one knows where the scammers hit so everyone is a bit on edge. Ms Quinton is a victim just as much as those having their credit card details stolen. If you’re concerned about using the credit card then think about using cash for a while until things calm down.

In the absence of information, Ms Quinton said people had “blacklisted” the business and abused her staff who had been reduced to tears.... Read More

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Children's author Corinne Fenton will lead a lunch for writers at Warrandyte Cafe.

2011-10-07T12:56:00.001+11:00

Warrandyte Neighbourhood House manager Karen Throssell said the program was a response to a significant amount of local talent.... 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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