John Walkley

May
16
Community Networking To Begin - Australia Post Grants $1000 to FofEV

Community Networking To Begin - Australia Post Grants $1000 to FofEV

Beat the isolation blues - join a FofEV group in the Village.
2 min read
May
15
Mystery at Odenwald Bridge

Mystery at Odenwald Bridge

Something is being planned at Odenwald Road bridge but Council knows nought.
2 min read
May
14
14 May 2023 Newsletter of Friends of Eaglemont Village

14 May 2023 Newsletter of Friends of Eaglemont Village

The limited number of properties in the Village do not come onto the real estate market very often. Tenancies may
5 min read
May
14
Loneliness needs a community response

Loneliness needs a community response

The case for community facilities underpinning community values and behaviours.
5 min read
May
13
A Chance Lost

A Chance Lost

How local government passed up its chance to secure reserves for local parks. There was ample choice to secure land
2 min read
May
12
Eaglemont Skies

Eaglemont Skies

Photographing the sky is a bit like birdwatching - you either get the photo there and then, or you don't
1 min read
May
12
Social Housing - Coming To A Discussion Near You.

Social Housing - Coming To A Discussion Near You.

Social housing is a European term for welfare & subsidised housing. Best learn about it.
5 min read
May
12
The Cutting, Lower Heidelberg Road circa 1929

The Cutting, Lower Heidelberg Road circa 1929

The Cutting was once the haunt of bushrangers robbing farmers returning from Melbourne markets.
3 min read
May
11
Coronation Celebrations - 1902 Style

Coronation Celebrations - 1902 Style

Some people would look pleased with inheriting the goods, chattels & privileges of the House of Windsor.
3 min read
May
08
1928 - Ivanhoe's "natural charm and beauty, its hills and invigorating atmosphere."

1928 - Ivanhoe's "natural charm and beauty, its hills and invigorating atmosphere."

The district's hill were noted in 1928. Have they been hidden by housing, and made less notable by us driving cars rather than walking or bike riding?
2 min read