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The Carnevale Coffee Cafe on East Avenue, Clarence Park is hugely popular and the coffee is pretty good. I've noticed that passing Police patrols regularly stop for a beverage - that's a good sign. They roast and blend beans for purchase. After 2 years of research they have developed a green pod which contains no chemicals, pesticides, enhancers or artificial flavours - it makes you wonder exactly what is in the other commercial coffee pods. These new green pods fit Nespresso machines - a good marketing ploy. Carnevale owners, masterminds Chris Hoskin and Paolo Scidone, have developed 4 single varieties from Ethiopia, Indonesia, East Timor and Mexico. I prefer the Ethiopian. A great effort! If you want a big breakfast and excellent coffee (especially on the weekend) then pop it.

The Goodwood Community Centre is the most popular quiz and bingo venue in Unley. It's a good location and has heaps of parking. If you're a natural bogan or want to be one for the night, then slip on the ugg boots and Holden jacket and step out ... Here is information about a charity bogan themed bingo  night on Friday 04 July . Daw House Hospice Foundation is constantly fundraising with events and raffles, but this is about having some fun. Bogan Bingo lets everyone be completely silly and go overboard with dressing up just for the fun of it. The evening will be full of gags, gifts and maybe even some glitter... Whatever happens, it is sure to be a lot of fun and truly entertaining. Prize for best dressed Bogan! When:  Friday 4th July . Doors open  6.30pm  for eyes down  7.00pm Where: Goodwood Community Centre.  32 - 34 Rosa St . Goodwood (behind the Library) BYO food, drinks available. No tickets at door, pre-sale only. $25 ...

Greenhill Road Median Safety Improvements Project Following the ‘recent’ workshops with residents, the Transport Department (DPTI) has released a document that outlines key issues and suggestions raised – and provides responses from the DPTI project team. DPTI will be letterboxing this document to residents over the coming days. Below is a copy of the document. I have presented Wayville first followed by the other affected areas East on Greenhill Road. King William Road to Goodwood Road - Greenhill Road Working Session 3: Wednesday 14 May 2014 Workshop 3 was attended by 20 local stakeholders, including one Elected Member of Council (Bob Schnell) and one community organisation representative. Three apologies were received following mail out of the invitation to attend this Workshop. Stakeholder Comments 58. Significant support for this concept – with consideration of reducing conflict points / some right turn movements. 59. Latvian Hall (Clark Street) regula...

It's amazing how the retailers like Harvey Norman and Dick Smith exploit the end of financial year with sales labelled as End of Year (save on your) Tax Specials . This is prevalent in the sale of tools, gadgets and electronic goods. These are goods that we really don't need and yet we rush out to buy them if the price is right. A few items may be eligible (to some) as a tax deduction eg. phones, printers, PCs and tablets. But, the sale is across all items, especially the big ticket items like TVs, fridges, coffee machines, etc. The average person wouldn't have any hope of claiming a tax deduction. We get seduced by the advertising believing that the deal is good with the bonus of a tax deduction. That said, there are very good deals to be had up to 30 June. But, be cautious as there is a lot of old stock that will be moved. Retailers want to clear stock now to get in new stock for the lead up to Christmas. By the way, come Christmas time, the prices will be ab...

A friend sent me a link to the latest 10 memorable Australian food trends. It seems that I have not been keeping up with the trendy ones at the head of the queue. I am a simple person and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. One of those pleasures is a strong European style short black coffee aka. espresso. Some days I opt for a short macchiato (an espresso with a thin layer of rich frothy milk). Then along comes information about what’s new and trendy. One of the latest trends is to use butter instead of milk in coffee. I write blog this before I try it, and yes I will try it. Knowing little about Tibetan food, it does sound rather Tibetan in style; they would use yak butter. The question is, should I use salted or unsalted butter? For a review of the latest food trends, visit the Australia Food Blog via   this link. Following my query about whether or not to use unsalted butter, my friend has sent me another link that expands on this topic. The recomme...

Plastic waste is part of our society. There is a needless amount (especially from households) still going to landfill and not being recycled. Education programs (especially with our kids at school) are slowly working. But, there will always be plastic waste. We just need to maximise the diversion of that waste to recycling. REPLAS is an Australian firm that has excelled in converting plastic waste to plastic products that are innovative and durable, often used in marine environments. REPLAS has partnered with companies like Coles and Dulux to manage (ie. re-use) their plastic waste. Also, Coles has drop off bins outside their stores where shoppers can deposit plastic bags from home. I will be challenging Council to embrace plastic products instead of steel, wood and concrete eg. bollards, walkways, benches, posts, garden furniture, ... the list is extensive. Check out the REPLAS website  here and don't forget to drop off plastic bags at Coles weekly. I...

There is a Quiz Night fund raiser to assist the Police and Fire men and women attend the next World Police & Fire Games in Fairfax, Virginia (USA). It is a good cause, so book a table. Details: When: Saturday 09 August 2014, starts at 7pm Where: Goodwood Community Centre (32 Rosa Terrace, Goodwood), behind the Goodwood Library Cost: $15 per person Tables of 8-10 are available BYO nibbles and soft drink Beer & wine are available over the bar It will be a fun night. For bookings, contact Tracy mobile  0403 186 515 or email tracy.johnson@police.sa.gov.au