You're welcome, SunnyDays.

I used Decorator Curtains and Blinds in Greensborough. Good points: I liked their products (cellular blinds for insulation and blinds that open downwards!); saleswoman wasn't pushy; she suggested a couple…

There's a "Coffee & Chat" at the Creeds Farm Living and Learning Centre on Saturday 19th October 2013, from 10:30am to noon. All invited, whether you live in Aurora, Lyndarum,…

I've been swooped by magpies in two places this season. The first is the large playground area between Shields St and Redding Rise (can't remember what the cross streets are…

After Damo's suggestion, I checked with iPrimus about their internet-only packages and have decided to go with one of those rather than the $90 package. Not only is it easy…

You know that furniture manufacturer on Miller St? It's called "Glory days" and they sometimes have benches or tables on display in their front driveway area. Well, I took a…

I remember hearing somewhere that there would be a letter box installed at the new Woolies precinct. Although I haven't walked around every nook and cranny, I haven't located it…

It's also a bit frightening at the corner of Epping Rd and Craigieburn Rd. I don't know if there are plans for traffic lights but if you contact the City…

I have the same concern: if the size of the pipes entering the estate are the reason why the speeds are so low, then how does changing providers improve this…

You know, I wouldn't mind so much if A. I was paying for dial-up speed and B. there was no advertising promoting "super fast speed". At this point I'd settle…

This evening I saw a gorgeous, large, pale owl being chased by two protective magpie parents, on Rockfield Rd. That's the second time I've seen that owl, both times at…

When I first bought the device from MyNetPhone and installed it, there were all sorts of problems (ALMOST made me wish I had stayed with Arise). They were as helpful…

Finally, just a last-minute plug for our September Craft Circle. Any women interested in coming along tomorrow between 1 o'clock and 4 o'clock, just DM me here. We're a mixed…

On a related matter, last week, Monday evening, the internet and my landline died. The TV still worked. When I got a hold of Arise on Tuesday morning they (of…

Very interesting, Damo. I didn't think to ask about internet services only.
I too jumped off Arise and their $30/month service fee and purchased a MyNetFone device but I only…

I said I'd report back after I spoke to iPrimus. I asked them the same questions I asked iiNet and some answers were different, some the same.
- On the…

AuroraTechie, I agree with ourhome - if you started the Social Club from within the Aurora Association it would probably be easier for you. There's already a list of members…

Hhhm. Just a tad longer than 3 - 5 days, then?

Thanks for your tips, boj.
I managed to ring one of the RSps today - iinet - but I have to say it was a bit of a schmozzle. Let…

I wonder whether people can suggest 2 or 3 questions I should be asking the new service providers to help me choose who to go with.
For instance, I would…

Yesterday I was able to pick up a Whittlesea Leader at the Creeds Farm Living and Learning Centre. Apparently a pile of them had been left there on Wednesday. Worth…

You could be right, SueD. At the Aurora Community Association AGM last week, Kathy Pompetti from the Whittlesea Council made very encouraging noises about a dog-off-leash area in this general…

Oztish, as far as I know, if you're on Aurora the only way to have a "landline" is via VOIP. That's what the fibre-to-the-home is all about. The upside of…

Hhhmmm... I'm in one of the early stages and received my letter today, officially advising me of the the new providers. I've been following comments here to help me, a…

I was at the Council offices yesterday and saw a poster promoting the plans for the future of Epping Central. Here is a web site where you can see what's…

The work he did for me (on a couple of different visits) included: erecting the clothesline I bought, on the back wall of the house; trimming down a pipe that…

Hi ourhome. It's been a while since I used this bloke, but he was a terrific handy man: Joe Zammit 9401-5866. He's in the area, too.

I'm pretty mad right now. For the past 24 hours my internet speeds have been atrocious. I have emailed Arise support 3 times and have so far had no response.…

This is the one I mentioned earlier, although I said it's on High St. when it's actually on Melba St (like ips said). It's a block north of Memorial Ave…

This little snippet makes it sound as if Arise will continue to be a provider - "...Vic Urban will be allowing two more providers..." - like, two more than just…