Month: February 2009
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Submission – Maroondah bus service reviews
The State Government is currently reviewing bus services across Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges and has called for submissions into the bus network within these municipalities. The initial deadline for submissions was Friday the 27th of February but this has now been extended until Friday the 3rd of April, since several workshops…
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Carols by Candlelight celebratory function
After the opening of Barry Clarris’ Expressions of Interest, council held a celebratory function for the many volunteers, including singers, band members and organisers involved in Maroondah’s Carols by Candlelight. The Carols by Candlelight, held at Ainslie Park in Croydon, is one of Maroondah’s largest community functions and involves a number of volunteers who provide…
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Maroondah Art Gallery – 'Expressions of Interest' opening night
The Maroondah Art Gallery, located at Federation Estate in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood is one of Maroondah’s premiere cultural facilities. The gallery’s current exhibition features paintings by artist and local resident Barry Clarris. Barry has a background in science and a passionate environmentalist, with his artwork representing his interest in wildlife and conservation, with a particular…
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Eastern Ranges Retirees – discussing transport advocacy for Melbourne's outer east
The Eastern Ranges Retirees is a seniors group based at Maroondah Federation Estate and encompassing members from Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. This morning I was invited to speak at a meeting of the Eastern Ranges Retirees in regard to public transport advocacy and the need for community involvement in seeking public…
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Rotary Club of Ringwood – strengthening fundraising results
Like many organisations within our community, the Rotary Club of Ringwood has been eager to assist communities that have been affected by the recent bushfires. The club’s fundraising efforts at the intersection of Maroondah Highway and Mount Dandenong Road last Saturday raised $10,250 which will solely be used to assist relief efforts. The Rotary District…
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Rotary Club of Ringwood: Fundraising for the bushfire appeal
One of the key principles of Rotary is Service Above Self, with the organisation and its clubs holding regular fundraising activities to assist the community and people in need. Today the Rotary Club of Ringwood organised a fundraising appeal to assist people affected by the recent bushfires. Members collected money from passing cars at the…
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Review of Bus Services – Community Workshop
The State Government is progressively undertaking sixteen reviews of bus services across Metropolitan Melbourne and has begun to examine bus routes within Maroondah, Knox and Yarra Ranges. As part of the review process, the State Government holds two rounds of workshops, with the first series designed to provide feedback on the issues experienced with bus…
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Rotary Club of Ringwood – assisting communities affected by bushfires
The Rotary Club of Ringwood is part of Rotary District 9810 which covers eastern and southeastern Melbourne, including areas affected by the recent bushfires. Tonight’s meeting featured a past Ringwood Rotarian and Marysville resident who spoke about his miraculous escape from the fires that devastated the town. The discussion focused on the determination to rebuild…
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Maroondah Leader: Transport Coalition aims for changes
The State Government is undertaking review of bus services across Metropolitan Melbourne with the latest series exploring routes within Maroondah, Knox and the Yarra Ranges. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the upcoming reviews, including the public workshop which will be held this Thursday. Coalition Deputy Chair and Maroondah councillor Alex Makin called for a…
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Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee returns for 2009
The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing committee meets on a bi-monthly basis to discuss projects and initiatives that deliver a positive impact to life within Maroondah. This primary objective for the committee over the course of 2009 is to finalise the Maroondah Wellbeing Plan, a strategic document that will guide Maroondah’s priorities over…