John Walkley

Working for a better community in a better place.

More dogs than people are known by their first names in the Village.

We do live in a beautiful place - not perfect but a highly desirable place. Take advantage of it while we work and advocate to improve it.

Fundraising carnivals, fetes, card evenings, progressive dinners, chook raffles - all tried and true methods of getting money together for public good. Nowadays you ask "the gubmint" for money, or put out a crowdfunding appeal on social media.

Let's get behind our local businesses in Banyule Council's Best Biz promotion. A $1000 local spend voucher could come your

The new-fangled internal combustion engine brought mayhem and excitement to local streets. The Governor joined in - driving his English family's own brand Talbot car.

Oh an auspicious day it is! You can become a financial member of Friends of Eaglemont Village Incorporated online for

Nowadays we mostly ignore the Yarra, church architecture goes unmentioned, the local dairy industry has vanished, roses and hedgerows are harder to find.

A series of articles looking nostalgically at earlier, more simple times.

Eaglemont has much to admire - take the time to observe and enjoy.