Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Mobile speed camera locations - September 2010 (Bulleen, Templestowe, Templestowe Lower, Doncaster, Doncaster East, Eltham)
High Street, between Rosemary Street and Linton Avenue, Templestowe
Serpells Road, between Church Road and Killibury Court , Templestowe
Reynolds Road, between Hawtin Street and Smiths Road, Templestowe
Manningham Road, between Ayr Street and High Street, Templestowe Lower
King Street, between Williamsons Road and Veda Court, Doncaster
George Street, between Victoria Street and Williamsons Road, Doncaster
High Street, between Manningham Road and Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Wetherby Road, between Doncaster Road and Koonung Creek, Doncaster
Doncaster Road, between Rose Street and High Street, Doncaster
Doncaster Road, between Blackburn Road and Wetherby Road, Doncaster East
King Street, between Nedlands Court and Ashcroft Avenue, Doncaster East
Blackburn Road, between Raintree Road and Johns Grove, Doncaster East
Blackburn Road, between Beverley Street and Turnstone Street, Doncaster East
Blackburn Road, between Reynolds Road and King Street, Doncaster East
Bulleen Road, between Thompsons Road and Manningham Road, Bulleen
Kelvin Eldridge
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Doncaster Shoppingtown Free WiFi (Wi-Fi)
On the recent video of Steve Jobs releasing the new iPhone 4 we saw how too many people using wireless in the audience caused the demo to fail. I suspect the same issue may be occurring as Westfield Shoppingtown, but it is only a guess.
I then resorted to my telco's 3G data service and was able to access the internet.
The frustrating aspect of free WiFi is it is a great service when it is working, but when it isn't you can't help but curse. That isn't good for the business providing the free WiFi service, which in this case is Westfield. The problem is if it becomes too hard for Westfield to provide a quality service they are likely to remove it and that to me would be an undesirable outcome.
I do hope this was a once off experience and will check the service next time I'm at the food court.
Kelvin Eldridge
Eastern freeway traffic cameras show up-to-date traffic conditions (Bulleen Road, Yarra Bend)
Frequently when I get to around Bulleen Road on the Eastern Freeway of a night, the bank up of traffic ahead is shocking. I’ve often wondered if there was a way I could check out the traffic beforehand. As it turns out VicRoads provides a live feed from their cameras which are updated frequently. Below are the links to the cameras that interest me and may be of interest to others in the local area.
Bulleen Road looking East
http://livetraffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/region/23010?expanddiv=group3
Eastern Freeway at Yarra Bend looking East
http://livetraffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au/region/23002?expanddiv=group3
Happy motoring.
Kelvin Eldridge
Sunday, September 12, 2010
MELBOURNE'S 10 most violent railway stations aren't Eltham, Heidelbery or Box Hill
The analysis showed 45 per cent of all reported assaults occurred at Flinders Street, Dandenong, Broadmeadows, Footscray, St Albans, Ringwood, Bayswater, Frankston, Southern Cross and Thomastown stations.
I was pleased to read in this article in The Age, the local railway stations which are typically used by people from my local area weren’t in the top ten list of stations. Of course Southern Cross is a concern as it is one of the common destinations in the city.
I also liked reading that by being sensible and covering just 10 stations where 45% of the violence occurs, targeted use of enforcement resources may be able to make a difference for a lot of commuters. One of the concerns with public transport is always safety and poor safety can easily dissuade people from using public transport.
- Kelvin Eldridge
Friday, September 10, 2010
Apple iPod Touch Doncaster Shoppingtown availability update
Kelvin Eldridge
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Local Doncaster news
Victorian Opera music director Richard Gill went back to school for a special performance at the Doncaster school.
The balloon release will be part of the Teddy Love Club’s (TLC) first Victorian Memorial Walkathon on Sunday, September 19.
A THIRD multi-storey residential apartment complex is set to rise in Tram Rd with plans for a new $6 million, seven-story building.
A 1969 government plan outlined new train and road links for the city. Most of the roads, including EastLink, have been built, but the rail connections to Doncaster and Rowville will not be built any time soon.
Mr Pakula said passengers could use the new bus services free for a fortnight from October 4 and the new SmartBus Route 901 to the airport from September 26.
Doncaster SES gives tips on protecting property
Homicide squad detectives are investigating whether the man, 56, killed his wife during a violent argument in their Marilyn St home in Doncaster.
In a statement, Exit International's Director Dr Phillip Nitschke says the raid caused unnecessary stress and disruption to the organisation's staff and volunteers.
A CONTENTIOUS bid to ban off-lead dogs in Doncaster’s most popular park has been dumped following intense community backlash.
The 74-year-old victim was found dead at his home in Wilton Way on July 12.
In the most expensive deal so far, a Chinese developer is paying more than $100 million for Doncaster's Eastern Golf Club, which covers 47 hectares, sources say
DEDICATED Doncaster Secondary College teacher Peter Mason has helped guide young students towards a bright and successful future for almost half a century.
Road-raging doctor escapes conviction, fined $1000
At 44, probationary Constable Grimley is not your typical new recruit to the police ranks.
A PILOT program that uses GPS devices to track people with dementia could help Doncaster police quickly find "regular wanderers".
A LOCAL architect/developer has paid $5.1 million for a landmark development site in the Doncaster activity centre zone.
HOUSING experts agree Doncaster Hill will "set the benchmark" for apartment-style living and the new standard for housing in Victoria.
When Ms Mercieca went to the ATM at Doncaster shopping centre on Sunday, June 20 she was shocked when $50 notes started rolling out.
The card's owner had lost her wallet in Doncaster and failed to cancel it in time.
Farah Jama, 22, launched his compensation bid after spending 15 months in jail when his DNA sample contaminated one taken from a woman allegedly sexually assaulted at a Doncaster nightclub.
The 25-year-old was working on the public housing development on Tram Rd, Doncaster when he fell through some roofing and landed on a scaffolding pole.
Kelvin Eldridge
Monday, September 6, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Availability of new Apple TV, Apple iPod nano, shuffle and touch at Doncaster Apple store
Also of interest to those with an existing second and third generation iPod touch, the updated operating system iOS 4.1 will be available on September 8 free of charge.
For those interested in the iPod nano and shuffle, these will also be available next week.
Apple considers the Apple TV as a hobby, but I think it could be a very interesting device at an affordable price. The Apple TV will be available later this month.
Kelvin Eldridge
Link: Apple Store Australia