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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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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