Philip Mallis

Tag: Balwyn North

  • Bolin Bolin Billabong walk

    After Monday’s sometimes-frustrating walk through Doncaster, it seemed that a more relaxing walk through some bushland would make a nice change. Unfortunately, it was not all smooth sailing. Bolin Bolin Billabong The Bolin Bolin Billabong is one of my favourite local places to visit. It is sandwiched between Bulleen, the Yarra River and the sporting…

  • North-south transport connections in northern Boroondara

    The inner-east is often lauded for having an excellent public transport system that is relatively well-connected and convenient (at least compared to other parts of Melbourne). While this may be true for some parts of Hawthorn, Kew and Camberwell for getting into and out of the CBD, it is certainly not true of cross-city (i.e.…