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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        Local Hot Offers   Go to Ravenswood Media Website for details         World Web Boroondara Local Search   Local Boroondara News  Two year old hidden under luggage in car speeding through Glen Iris. Febuary 6 Passengers in an overcrowded car with an unrestrained two-year-old tried to cover the child with luggage when pulled over by police. Officers intercepted the Dandenong grandfather’s car in Glen Iris after he was nabbed doing 109km/h in an 80km/h zone of the Monash Fwy about 9pm. When speaking to the man, police saw six people in the five-seater car who were trying to disguise the toddler. Stonington Highway Patrol Sgt Mick Free said the 46-year-old driver told officers the group – including the toddler’s parents - was going to the airport. "Apparently the parents of the child couldn’t get a babysitter so everyone went," Sgt Free said. Source: Herald Sun Yesterday wild wind and rain causes local havoc. Febuary 6 The SES is continuing to respond to the 1,400 calls for help following yesterday's wild storm. The eastern suburbs were hardest hit most damage was fallen trees and tiles ripped off roofs. Lachlan Murdoch from the SES says there were some injuries reported too. Falling trees and high winds caused 16,000 homes in the Kew-Balwyn area to lose power. Source: 3AW Couple charged over robbery of woman in South Yarra. February 2 Police have arrested and charged a couple after a woman with her baby had her bag allegedly snatched in South Yarra yesterday. A 30-year-old man and 28-year-old woman were both arrested in Greville Street, Prahran around 8.30pm. The St Kilda man has been charged with robbery, theft and assault related offences, and the Footscray West woman has been charged with accessory to robbery and deception offences. Both were bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates? Court on 26 April Source: Police Council says no to Orrong Road towering apartments. February 2 Stonnington Council has voted unanimously to reject a planning application for a large housing development in Armadale. The proposal by developer Lend Lease included 475 dwellings in towers of up to 12 storeys on a 2.5-hectare site at 590 Orrong Road. In front of a crowd of more than 200 at a special meeting of council last night at Malvern Town Hall, councillors unanimously rejected the proposal. Source: The Age Chapel St crackdown on late-night anti-social behaviour by: January 30 Chapel St has been declared off-limits for new bars wanting to trade into the early hours under a government crackdown on anti-social behaviour. The State Government will use powerful planning laws to place conditions on new venues in the precinct. The crackdown on alcohol consumption could spread to other areas of Melbourne. Under the changes, new venues will be forced to close at 1am, and cannot hold more than 200 patrons. Planning Minister Matthew Guy has amended the local planning scheme after calls for action from Stonnington Council. Source: Herald Sun South Yarra man in Prahran sexual assault. January 28 Police are looking for witnesses following a sexual assault on a 24-year-old man in Prahran this morning. The South Yarra man was walking north along Balmoral Place, between 2.30 and 3am when he heard someone behind him. He turned into Portland Place, between Balmoral and Fitzgerald Streets where he was pushed against a fence in the laneway by an unknown man. The offender has held a sharp object to the victim's back before sexually assaulting him. Police believe the offender was disturbed by a car which shone its headlights on the victim and offender, causing the offender to run north along Portland Place. The offender is described as about 180cm tall, medium build, with short dark brown hair.  He was wearing a dark T-shirt and shorts and had an earring or stud in his right ear. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit  Source: Police Camberwell Parents in mourning after their son was killed train surfing at Caulfield. January 25 James Wilkinson, 18, was on top of a city-bound train when he came into contact with live wires at Caulfield Station just before 11pm yesterday. Paramedics were unable to reach him immediately out of fear they could be electrocuted too. "Unfortunately, he died at the scene," Ambulance Victoria spokeswoman Susannah Wilson said. The former De La Salle College and Camberwell High School student had been at an 18th birthday before the tragedy. Source: Herald Sun Fostering an age-friendly Boroondara. January 23 Boroondara has become one of the first Victorian councils to join the World Health Organization's (WHO) Age-friendly Cities Program, reinforcing the City's reputation as a leader in the aged services field. The program is an international effort to help cities prepare for a rapidly ageing population and increasing urbanisation. Source: Council 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   Sustainable Living Festival. Saturday 18 February Come along to the Boroondara Sustainable Living Festival and get expert advice, hands-on experience and a range of freebies to help you make healthier and more sustainable choices at home. The Sustainability Festival will run alongside the Boroondara Farmers Market. 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the  Boroondara Farmers Market, Patterson Reserve, Auburn Road, Hawthorn East Visit http://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/our-city/environment/sustainable-living-festival for more information and updates Contact: Environment and Sustainable Living department - 9278 4011 Giant quarterly book sale. Sunday February 19 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Location: Kew Library, corner Civic Drive and Cotham Road There will be a wide selection of fiction and non fiction titles.  Most adult titles are priced at $2, whilst children's books are three for $2. Funds raised support the work of the Kew Historical Society. Other dates for the event are: 20 May 19 August 18 November Sustainable gardening feasts - free workshop Sunday 26 February 10:00 to 12:00 pm Location: Ashburton Community Festival, High Street, Ashburton Come along to a mini sustainable gardening workshop at the Ashburton Community Festival. Rolling presentations begin at 10am and our compact (20 minute) sessions include the basics of worm farming, natural pest control and productive plants in pots (creating a moveable feast in your garden). Look for the Living for our Future marquee on High Street.   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        $910,000       $780,000   Balwyn 3103            $1,240,000     $520,500   Camberwell 3124    $1,200,000     $585,000   Canterbury 3126      $1,650,000     $650,000    Glen Iris 3146          $1,070,000     $502,000    Hawthorn 3122        $1,018,000     $413,000   Kew  3101               $1,220,000     $602,000     Mont Albert 3127     $1,066,000     $537,000      Surrey Hills 3127     $1,100,000     $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