Tag: 2014
2013-14 Boroondara annual report
Tonight Council adopted the 2013-14 annual report, which provides an excellent and detailed summary of the work that Council does over the year. Highlights include: Spending $42.9 million on replacing assets Continuing Council’s commitment to a 30-40% cut in carbon emissions by 2020 with an 11% cut in carbon emissions since 2007 Completion of major…
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…
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…
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…