Picturesque Donegal Reserve slated for development - but what is the cost?

We have learned that the beautiful Donegal Reserve (not pictured here) is slated for development as it is "end of life", whatever that means.

It used to be a popular spot with the younger residents when it was equipped with a swing, a roundabout and see saws - all obvious death traps and rightly removed.

Currently the park is very popular with boat and trailer owners looking for somewhere to park.

But there is a problem - street numbering. The properties either side of the reserve are 12 and 14 so what number will the new development be? 12a perhaps, but there are better options. The editor proposes re-numbering the whole side of the street starting at 0.

Development options include a 20 or 40 story high rise, a high security prison, nuclear refinement facility, wind farm or public housing. It would make a fine platform entry for the new Killarney to Sydney underground rail link.

Killarney residents value fine journalism

A glance at the driveways in our suburb reveals the value we place on quality writing. Many households collect copies of the local paper for later study.

Bird and Cat elope

Does anyone else not see the obvious connection here?

My guess is that they've run away together.

Don't mess with success - original Killarney homes still selling

Spurning the trend of "knock down, re-build" that is blighting our fine traditional suburb, a home in Blarney Avenue, Killarney Heights - untouched since 1963 is on sale and expected to go for over a million.

One owner, Mr Kenneth Hall and his late wife Eileen left it in pristine condition including stunning floral patterned carpet.

In a few short years all these "sugar cube" style buildings will be pushed over and replaced with "ranch style" ultra-modern designs where we can park our 12 cylinder hot rods and be happy at last.

Bus stop beautification program begins on Starkey

It looks like a fantastic new program to beautify the bus stops of Killarney Heights has begun with little fanfare on Starkey street this week.

This well kept secret is clearly out. Can't wait for the rest of them to be done.

Killarney advanced driving class graduates

You've no doubt seen participants in the famous Killarney Heights advanced driving classes in our streets - zooming around, popping out of side streets, and skilfully negotiating the Melwood obstacle course.

The class of 2015 has graduated and the winner hit the finish line with great enthusiasm:

In past years the finish was a few doors down, next to the tennis centre. We look forward to safer streets in the years ahead, but beware on the footpaths.

June 2015 Update

It seems that a second class has just graduated a few doors away in the traditional manner:

Congratulations to all concerned.

Streets of fear

Disturbing news of a Killarney Crime Wave. This understated report from a pillar of our society, the Manly Daily:

Undoubtedly a Task Force is being assembled right now.

Update it seems that the police presence on our streets has been boosted. Here's the Starkey Street patrol seen today:

We can begin to sleep soundly again.