Tuesday, April 30, 2013

38 Bali Hi Boulevard Templestowe Vic 3106

38 Bali Hi Boulevard Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Gardiner McInnes.

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26 Bamfield Close Templestowe Vic 3106

26 Bamfield Close Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Fletchers.

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Monday, April 29, 2013

The Mia Mia Aboriginal Art Gallery, which has operated in Templestowe's Westerfolds Park for 15 years, closed its doors for the final time on Sunday.

After 15 years, time's up for Aboriginal gallery... Read More

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Templestowe's Tracy Botwright, with her sister, Nadine Burger, and niece May, want safety on Porter Street improved.

A TEMPLESTOWE resident has called on Manningham Council to improve safety on a narrow road which also lacks drainage. ... Read More

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Teenager appears in court over fatal New Year's Eve bashing of David Cassai

THE teenager accused of fatally bashing 22-year-old David Cassai on New Year's Eve appeared in a courtroom packed full of his alleged victim’s family and friends today.... Read More

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177-179 Serpells Road Templestowe Vic 3106

177-179 Serpells Road Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Barry Plant.

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Michael and Beverley Flanagan

For the past 58 years, they have continued their unwavering duty to veterans - Mr Flanagan serving as treasurer and president of the Templestowe RSL sub-branch and his wife through the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Foundation.... Read More

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Bupa Templestowe

Bupa Templestowe is a new 144 bed Aged Care Facility in Templestowe, Victoria... Read More

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Doug Goetz has Lost 10kg to date during a program run by Dr Cilla Haywood to aid elderly people in weight loss.

DOUG Goetz hopes his armchair will help him lose 12kg in a world-first program to help Melburnians battle the bulge. ... Read More

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A MAN has been interviewed about a string of eastern suburbs sexual assaults

Eastern suburbs sex predator probe makes potential breakthrough as man quizzed on attacks... Read More

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5/416 Church Road Templestowe Vic 3106

5/416 Church Road Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Chris Peters.

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Friday, April 26, 2013

5/9-11 Milne Street Templestowe, Vic 3106

5/9-11 Milne Street Templestowe, Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Barry Plant.

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Monday, April 22, 2013

74 Atkinson Street Templestowe, Vic 3106

74 Atkinson Street Templestowe, Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Jellis Craig.

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Sunday, April 21, 2013

Sarah Brown, 14, disappeared from her home in eastern suburb Templestowe on February 22.

POLICE are searching for a young teenager who has been missing for almost two months. ... Read More

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Saturday, April 20, 2013

Roadworks at Williamsons Road, Porter Street and Fitzsimons Lane roundabout Templestowe

Just went through the roundabout Williamsons Road, Porter Street and Fitzsimons Lane Templestowe. The roundabout is blocked heading west along Porter Street and going from Williamsons Road to Fitzsimons Lane heading from Templestowe to Eltham, only one lane is open.

The road was being excavated and there was water on the road, so I suspect a broken water main. The traffic was light so I was able to get through the roundabout twice without much problem. Traffic might build up in Williamsons Road south of the roundabout as time goes on. Might be worth avoiding the roundabout if you can.


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William Lau of Templestowe is legally blind and relies on buses but is frustrated with the state of public transport in Manningham

A TEMPLESTOWE man, who is legally blind and relies on public transport to get to his job at Westfield Doncaster, is questioning the decision-making process behind determining bus routes.... Read More

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40 Shakespeare Drive Templestowe, Vic 3106

40 Shakespeare Drive Templestowe, Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Barry Plant.

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Thursday, April 18, 2013

63 The Grange Templestowe, Vic 3106

63 The Grange Templestowe, Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Barry Plant.

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30-34 Serpells Road Templestowe, Vic 3106

30-34 Serpells Road Templestowe, Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Fletchers.

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Power meters being installed by United Energy in Templestowe

I received a letter drop letting me know United Energy were going to install a new electricity meter. This was followed by a second letter drop letting me know the meter would be installed between the 29th of April and the 10th of May 2013.

I'm in two minds with the new electricity meter. I can see how the electricity meter will make the reading of the meter far more efficient. The savings to the energy industry by automating this procedure should considerable over the years. In a way it really doesn't make sense that we are being charged in some way for this because the suppliers will make their money back from lower costs. A double win for suppliers.

From what I've read I should be able analyse my usage better and that could lead to further savings.
I've reduced our energy usage by around 50% so savings are going to be harder to find. However some of the data may help me in determining where I can control costs further and where I can't. Some of the data may be able to help me more accurately determine whether or not I should proceed with a standalone solar project I'm interested in putting into place. Better decisions are made when you have the numbers to back them.

I probably didn't like the tone of the letter where the question about whether or not you have to have a meter was basically, you do and tough. The second is according to the initial letter I've been paying for the meter since 2010. Great I thought. That's three years where I've been paying for something I'm not using. I'd like to see any business get away with this. However this is the government fault after all so we have to get over it.

Take care around this time as with any project of this scale there are likely to be fraudsters taking advantage of the change.


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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

27 Matisse Drive Templestowe, Vic 3106

27 Matisse Drive Templestowe, Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Jellis Craig.

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

267 Porter Street Templestowe, Vic 3106

267 Porter Street Templestowe, Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Jellis Craig.

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Saturday, April 13, 2013

RADIO-controlled model car enthusiast David Stevens will challenge the Guinness World Records

RADIO-controlled model car enthusiast David Stevens is creating plenty of torque as he prepares to set an official world record at Templestowe Reserve on Sunday.... Read More

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Friday, April 12, 2013

105 King Street , Templestowe, Vic 3106

105 King Street , Templestowe, Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Hudson Bond. 

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17 Matisse Drive Templestowe Vic 3106

17 Matisse Drive Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Philip Webb. 

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Thursday, April 11, 2013

3/65 Wood Street Templestowe Vic 3106

3/65 Wood Street Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Philip Webb.

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17/31-33 King Street Templestowe Vic 3106

17/31-33 King Street Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by ASL Real Estate.

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16/31-33 King Street Templestowe Vic 3106

16/31-33 King Street Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by ASL Real Estate. 

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14 Colonsay Street, Templestowe Vic 3106

14 Colonsay Street, Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Hudson Bond.

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73 O'Briens Lane Templestowe Vic 3106

73 O'Briens Lane Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Jellis Craig. 

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8 Sunny Rise Templestowe Vic 3106

8 Sunny Rise Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Jellis Craig. 

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Roadworks in Mandella Street Templestowe. Stradmore Avenue closed to traffic at one end.

After the recent burst water main the section of the road damaged in Mandella Street is now being resurfaced. Traffic is reduced to a single lane in Mandella Street. Stradmore Avenue is closed where Stradmore Avenue joins Mandella Street, at the Hawtin Street end. Expect delays. Parents using Mandella Street to pick up children from Templestowe Park Primary School will more than likely result in delays with the increase of traffic expected around 3pm.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

14/31-33 King Street Templestowe Vic 3106

14/31-33 King Street Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by ASL Real Estate. 

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13/31-33 King Street Templestowe Vic 3106

13/31-33 King Street Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by ASL Real Estate. 

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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

11/31-33 King Street Templestowe Vic 3106

11/31-33 King Street Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by ASL Real Estate.

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9/31-33 King Street Templestowe Vic 3106

9/31-33 King Street Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by ASL Real Estate.

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7/31-33 King Street Templestowe Vic 3106

7/31-33 King Street Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by ASL Real Estate.

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63 Greenridge Avenue Templestowe, Vic 3106

63 Greenridge Avenue Templestowe, Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Jellis Craig.

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SEEING Eye Dog carer Carol Stack

SEEING Eye Dog carer Carol Stack knows she will be emotional when the time comes to hand back her much-loved puppy-in-training, Carla.... Read More

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Monday, April 8, 2013

4/31 King Street Templestowe, Vic 3106

4/31 King Street Templestowe, Vic 3106 advertised for sale by ASL Real Estate.

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8 Newlyn Close Templestowe, Vic 3106

8 Newlyn Close Templestowe, Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Jellis Craig.

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Sunday, April 7, 2013

1 Berkefeld Court, Templestowe, VIC 3106

1 Berkefeld Court, Templestowe, VIC 3106 advertised for sale by Barry Plant.

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Saturday, April 6, 2013

10 Summerhill Road, Templestowe, Vic 3106

10 Summerhill Road, Templestowe, Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Bekdon Richards.

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Friday, April 5, 2013

3 Aloha Gardens Templestowe, Vic 3106

3 Aloha Gardens Templestowe, Vic 3106 advertised by Mandy Lee Real Estate.

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Williamsons Road, Fitzsimons Lane and Porter Street Templestowe bus priority and roundabout improvements.

I received a brochure in the mail today with regards to the roundabout improvements. What I found interesting was the Liberal Party promised traffic lights at the intersection, which to most people would mean replacing the roundabout with traffic lights which isn't the case, but now they'll have met their commitment.

I also found it interesting that this really feels like the government is using this more as an opportunity to make the movement of buses better, so in essence potentially looking after themselves and their services first and road users second and the local community second.

A lot of work goes into planning for any such modifications so we have to keep that in mind. There was certainly no consultation with anyone that I know in the area, so given I and many others use the roundabout daily, you'd have expected perhaps they may be interested in hearing what people and users of the road would like. As usual we are simply given what the government deems is appropriate. We've all seen how the government/VicRoads screwed up the addition of the bus lane in Foote Street, making it dangerous for people exiting Hawting Street and removing a significant section of the bicycle lane, so my concern is natural that I first think what are they going to get wrong.

The amount of detail in the brochure is good but as stated, it is not to detail and is an artist's impression. Yes, not real information and potentially what is delivered could be considerably different. But the reality is it is usually too late at this stage. The apathy of people will ensure the government does whatever it wants. Changing what they do will be close to impossible.

The concerns:

1. The bus stop in Porter Street west of the roundabout heading west is marked as being on the road. That potentially means the removal of the indented bus stop. The removal of indented bus stops has done nothing but slow the movement of traffic with a small gain to the movement of buses. I've been on a bus in Parker Street which had door troubles and delayed traffic for 10-15 minutes whilst the driver attempted to reset the door multiple times. I ended up advising commuters to enter via the rear door of the bus. Had the bus stop been indented this would not have affected other traffic.

2. The additional bus lane on Porter Street going from west to east through the roundabout is a real concern. This means that a bus can unexpectedly pull up to the left of a left turning vehicle, where people are focusing on the traffic coming from the right. Having an additional lane for buses (and I've seen the same done for cyclists) is nothing more than a recipe for disaster. It is only a matter of time before accidents start to occur. Absolutely crazy design.

3. Only time will tell if metering signals will improve traffic as opposed to traffic lights. Metering signals for vehicles entering the freeway at Bulleen Road/Thompsons Road has done little more than create congestion that never previously existed. Until the lights were installed I could exit the freeway and use either lane. Now you can only use the left lane in Thompsons Road and hope the traffic isn't being blocked by cars on Bulleen Road entering the intersection, which it often is.

Good points:

1. The shared path is common sense and move the bicycle traffic away from fast moving and potentially dangerous high speed traffic. Many people illegally use footpaths whilst riding through fear of the traffic. It isn't right but it is safer, unless of course cyclists speed past driveways as I've seen previously a number of times.

2. The proposed pedestrian operated signal to enable people to cross south of the roundabout in Williamsons Road will provide a welcome method to cross Williamsons Road. If there is one thought I've always had is there is no safe place to cross Williamsons Road. The lights at Foote Street and Williamsons Road are not safe as drivers often drive through the the slip lanes without looking or stopping. Crossing the road on Williamsons Road to use the bus is dangerous and potentially deadly. Something as a parent that has always concerned me since moving to the area over twenty years ago.

3. The bus lane going west to east along Porter Street will now have the bus stop in the bus lane which should help traffic flow going east on Porter Street and left into Fitzsimons Lane.

4. Moving the existing pedestrian crossing further north along Fitzsimmons Lane makes sense. Even today traffic was blocking the roundabout because these lights are too close to the roundabout and people unexpectedly get blocked.

5. The proposed footpaths should make it safer for people using the buses in Williamsons Road. Currently the footpaths are not made and there are fairly deep soil drains where someone could easily hurt themselves. In the wet it is impossible to get to the bus stop without walking on the road to avoid getting your feet saturated in the grass.

At this stage the positives appear to outweigh the negatives and that is an improvement. The bus lane going west to east on Porter Street would be my main concern, as I believe it potentially creates a dangerous situation.


If you live in the area and wish to share your thoughts, you are welcome to leave a comment. In the end I believe if we don't voice our opinions we all end up getting what we deserve. If you take no action it is only your own fault you get what is given to you.

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PS. I've searched the VicRoads' site in order to find more detailed plans rather than the artist's impression, but unfortunately could not find any such plans. I think detailed information on all roadwork of this nature should be easily available through the VicRoads site.


PPS: Additional concern.
Westerfolds Park is a major recreational area for residents in the area. The problem is, for those south-east of the park, south of Porter Street, there is no safe place to cross to get to the park. Had the government gone ahead with traffic lights this may have introduced safer points to cross. I say 'may' because slip lanes are often designed into intersections with traffic lights such as Foote Street and Williamsons Road and traffic often doesn't stop for pedestrians. In fact often the drivers don't even see the pedestrians they're so busy checking if the can drive through the slip lane and that there are no cars coming. There appears little concern by drivers for pedestrians. Never assume a car is going to stop in a slip lane as often they don't. This isn't safe. The new design offers no improvement for locals walking to the park. 

10/22-36 Anderson Street Templestowe, Vic 3106

10/22-36 Anderson Street Templestowe, Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Barry Plant.

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280 Serpells Road Templestowe, Vic 3106

280 Serpells Road Templestowe, Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Barry Plant.

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Thursday, April 4, 2013

161-163 Serpells Road Templestowe Vic 3106

161-163 Serpells Road Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Jellis Craig.

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130 Parker Street Templestowe Vic 3106

130 Parker Street Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Hocking Stuart.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

24 The Grange Templestowe Vic 3106

24 The Grange Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Jellis Craig.

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6 Chippendale Court Templestowe Vic 3106

6 Chippendale Court Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by ASL Real Estate.

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292 Church Road Templestowe, Vic 3106

292 Church Road Templestowe, Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Jellis Craig.

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24 Hakea Street, TEMPLESTOWE VIC 3106

24 Hakea Street, TEMPLESTOWE VIC 3106 advertised for sale by Ray White.

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3/51 Wood Street Templestowe Vic 3106

3/51 Wood Street Templestowe Vic 3106 advertised for sale by Jellis Craig.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Mia Mia Aboriginal Art Gallery given a month to vacate by Parks Victoria.

The Mia Mia Aboriginal Art Gallery, which has operated for 15 years in Westerfolds Park, Templestowe, has been given a month to vacate by Parks Victoria.... Read More

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Monday, April 1, 2013

Templestowe Village Festival Sunday 21st April 2013

The Templestowe Village Festival is on again this month. Locals will recall the local roads will be blocked and buses will be rerouted around the festival.

Sometimes I do wonder about the festival in terms of promoting local businesses. When I visited the Warrandyte festival one year and spoke to a number of stall holders and none of them were local. Some drive around the country from market to market and one was even from Queensland, another from the Mornington Peninsula. When I visited the Port Fairy market one stall holder was from Ballarat. I really looked forward to seeing what the locals had to offer but felt a little disappointed that perhaps the local content could have been much more. Warrandyte is well known for the artistic and creative community and I'm sure if encouraged a lot more local products and produce could be represented rather than simply being another place for out of area sellers to promote their wares.

On the one hand the festival does bring activity to the area but on the other quite a sizeable amount of money is paid out of our rates to help promote businesses that aren't even from Templestowe. I hope the local businesses achieve a boost and it is worthwhile for them. Personally I'd like to see and hear from more local businesses.

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