Author: Philip Mallis
August 2014 ward update now available online
The latest Maranoa Ward update is now available to read online: http://philipmallis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Maranoa-Ward-update-August-2014.pdf Some story highlights include: [list type=arrow_list] North-east community hub New residential zones World Environment Day award [/list]
Public transport changes are here
Today, PTV’s new timetable changes came into effect, with changes to bus, tram, train and regional services. For Boroondara, it’s a mixed bag. Some of you may have seen this article in the Boroondara Weekly Review where I am quoted. It doesn’t give an overall view of the changes, which almost exclusively affect the northern…
How a 40 km/h speed limit saved my life
For those who aren’t aware, I am a frequent rider and proud owner of a Kymco motor scooter. I use it as the most convenient, fastest and least expensive mode of transport available to me. I also own a car which I use very occasionally due to its high running and parking costs, I live…
Latest ward update now available online
The latest Maranoa Ward update is now available to read online: http://philipmallis.com/resources/maranoa-ward-newsletters/ Some story highlights include: [list type=arrow_list] Boroondara Sports Complex update Rotary Club of North Balwyn Upgrade to Balwyn Evergreen Centre Amendment C108 update [/list]
St Columba’s Church 90th anniversary and closing service
Today I had the privilege of attending the final service and 90th anniversary celebrations at St. Columba’s Uniting Church in Balwyn. The turnout was fantastic, with people packing the church for the service and the rear hall afterwards for morning tea. St. Columba’s is one of six Uniting Church properties in Boroondara that have been…
ANZAC Day 2014
There will be an ANZAC Day dawn service at the North Balwyn RSL at 5:45am on Friday 25th April this week. The service proper will commence at 6am, which will be followed by a breakfast. The North Balwyn RSL is located in the Greythorn Shopping Centre (see map below). Public transport arrangements for the commemorations…
2014 North Balwyn Multicultural Festival
2014 marks the second year of the annual North Balwyn Multicultural Festival, jointly hosted by the North Balwyn Rotary Club and North Balwyn Village. As with the event last year, there will be plenty of activities throughout the day, including: [list type=arrow_list] Japanese drumming School choirs Men in suits Flamenco dancing perfomance and lessons La…
Macleay Park Carols in the Park 2013
On the 14th December 2013, the annual Carols in the Park event was held at Macleay Park, North Balwyn. Many community organisations were present to assist with the event, including North Balwyn Rotary and the 1st North Balwyn Scouts. The event was organised by the North Balwyn Interchurch Council, and featured a number of local…
Council approves East-West Link submission
At last night’s meeting, Council unanimously approved the submission drafted by officers (with a small change to copy in local representatives) on the East-West Link road. The submission raises many potential issues for Boroondara, namely large increases in traffic on local and arterial roads, freeway noise and potential impacts of the widening of the Eastern…