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Latest from the papers Latest Weather and Radar    Find Local Businesses, Trades & Services Find Local: Restaurants cafes & Pubs + Food & Wine News  Latest Sport News + Local Clubs  External Links TV Guide Boroondara Libraries Boroondara Council Boroondara Public Transport Information latest Lotto Results Finance Latest Australian Dollar Exchange Rate Currency Exchange Rate       Local Hot Offers   Go to Ravenswood Media Website for details         World Web Boroondara Local Search   Local Boroondara News  Catch 22 for Police in Stonnington blitz. May 21 22 Drink drivers were caught by Stonnington Police in a secret blitz called operation Red Eye over the weekend.  The massive operation that was targeted predominately  at side streets  performed over 1500 breath tests over the last two days. Story: Mark Carrington Government stops Mobil from continuing to pollute Yarra. May 20 After 40 years  MOBIL Oil has been ordered to stop its action of discharging contaminated water from its refinery into the river. Mobile has been the last company still allowed to dump waste into the river however a deal being announced today by the state government signals the end to this practice. Story Mark Carrington Drilling tests have started for Melbournes east-west tunnel.  May 18 Despite the lack of federal funding the Victorian Government has said that major drilling has started for the east-west tunnel connection. The unfunded project at this time is expected to need 18kilometers of road to be built to connect the Western Ring Road with the city's Eastern Freeway.  Story: Mark Carrington A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Swinburne and the City of Boroondara. May 17 The "MOU" is to assist in continuing to build a stronger and more mutually beneficial relationship between the city and the university. Through this the local community will have greater access to the facilities at the University, especially in non-teaching periods.  The Hawthorn Arts and Crafts market has already moved to the Universitys Atrium during the Hawthorn Town Hall refurbishment and this is just the start of many community events that may benefit from Swinburnes facilities. Story: Mark Carrington One of Prahrans most important pieces of street art destroyed.  May 17 Workman have drilled through a Banksy while working on a Prahran cafe. The work known as the Parachuting Rat has been mostly destroyed by pipe work now going through the wall were the rat was painted.  This is the third piece of art work of the internationally renowned artist destroyed in Melbourne in just three years.  Many of Banksys works are upwards of $100,000. Story: Mark Carrington Boroondara real estate starting to gather strength. May 15 the Real Estate Institute of Victoria reports that last weekend Melbourne has had ian auction clearance rate of 63% the best outcome since early this year. Three properties in the Boroondara area sold at over $4 million. It is felt that the Reserve Bank's decision to cut interest rates with another cut expected has had a strong effect on local high end markets. Story: Mark Carrington Armed robber produces a knife in Canterbury road then said sorry. May 14 Police are investigating a robbery at a pharmacy in Heathmont last night that sounds like it came out of a Hetty Wainthropp story. Police media reports they have been told that a woman entered the pharmacy in Canterbury Road at 8.10pm, produced a knife and demanded drugs. Pharmacy staff werent too fazed by the woman and told her to go a Ringwood medical centre and see if they could help her. The woman, a 28-year-old local, apologised to staff, left her knife at the scene and fled. Police attended the pharmacy, took possession of the knife and interviewed staff members. As instructed, the woman attended at the medical centre where she was arrested by police. Derryn Hinch did his show live from the Forest Hill complex. May 13 Derryn Hinch took to his 3AW drive show to leafy Forest Hill last Thursday for the reopening of Harris Scarfe store at Forest Hill Chase. Hinch set a firm price of $10,000 to appear, but the money was all to go to the Austin Hospitals Liver Transplant Unit. Story: Mark Carrington Drivers booked last night in South Yarra for a Sunday Mothers Day event occurring 2 days later. May 12 Many MCG fans who had parked their cars in Alexandra Avenue last night found their cars had parking infringement notices totalling many thousands of dollars. Many motorists said they did not know about or see the changed parking signs. Others said the signs included Sundays date and they did not appear to apply until then. If you have a story of important local interest to Boroondara's local residents please contact us   Contact@boroondaralocal.com.au     Cheapest fuel today   They need your help! Dogs being skinned alive in China Animal rights campaigners have filmed raccoon dogs being skinned alive in China in an attempt to raise awareness about the cruelty of the fake Ugg boot trade. See Nine report: http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/8355650/shocking-video-shows-raccoon-dogs-skinned-alive   Looking for affordable advertising in your local business area!  Contact Boroondara local for rates starting at just $15 per month  Contact@boroondaralocal.com.au      Local Boroondara Events Talk to someone about your potential career. Wednesday 23 May Boroondara is bringing back its human library event with a special focus on careers this year. Students and the vocationally-curious are invited to come along to Balwyn Library on Wednesday 23 May and borrow the time of six individuals working in different industries. If you have ever wondered what it was like to work as a graphic designer, game developer or nurse this is an opportunity to strike up a conversation with experts in the field. Source: Council More information:  http://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/news/human-library-opens   Hawthorn Town Hall to be closed for restoration. The Hawthorn Town Hall is set to be upgraded as Boroondara's premier arts and cultural centre, with a larger gallery, improved main hall, restoration of the facade and new rehearsal and workshop spaces. New technical facilities will ensure the iconic heritage building is equipped for 21st century requirements. The last event at the Town Hall before it is closed for redevelopment is the Camberwell Rotary Art Show in March. The building is expected to reopen in late 2013. Camberwell Fresh Food Market 523 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell Open: Tues, Thurs, Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 7am-5pm http://www.camberwellfreshfoodmarket.com.au Camberwell Sunday Market Located at the Station St carpark Every Sunday, 7am-12.30pm http://www.sundaymarket.com.au Leisure - Recreation - Sports The City of Boroondara has owns five leisure and aquatic facilities; Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre; Balwyn Leisure Centre; Boroondara Sports Complex; Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre; and Kew Recreation Centre. The Boroondara Farmer's market, 8am to 1pm every 3rd Saturday of the month. The Market is the perfect place to stock up on farm-fresh supplies and delicious treats. Entry is $2. The Farmers Market was started as an initiative by the City of Boroondara and is partnered by the Rotary Club of Glenferrie. Patterson Reserve, Auburn Road, Hawthorn   Have you got a local event that you would like listed on this site. Email us at  Contact@boroondaralocal.com.au              Boroondara Home Values    Latest Median Price  House         Units           Ashburton 3147        $835,000       $780,000  Balwyn 3103            $1,260,000     $520,500  Camberwell 3124    $1,182,000     $668,000   Canterbury 3126      $1,600,000     $660,000    Glen Iris 3146          $1,100,000     $512,000   Hawthorn 3122        $1,110,000     $421,000  Kew  3101               $1,205,000     $615,000     Mont Albert 3127     $1,179,000     $520,000      Surrey Hills 3127     $1,060,000     $510,000  Local Phone Directory Emergency dial 000 Ambulance - Fire - Police    Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000     Ashburton Police 9885 0522 Balwyn - Hawthorn - Kew Police 24 hr 8851 1111 Camberwell - Canterbury Police 24hr 9882 0688 Glen Iris Police 24  hr 9822 2487 Mont Albert - Surrey Hills Police 24hr hr 9890 1376 Poisons Information 131126 Lifeline 131114 Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 Yarra Valley Water 13 27 62 AGL Electricity 13 12 45 City Power Electricity 13 12 80 Origin Energy Elec & Gas 13 24 61  Local Business   Go to the Balvic Plumbing website    Yve Frankcombe - Reflexologist     Phone 9836 0094 Other Local sites   stonningtonlocal.com.au   whitehorselocal.com.au