Month: February 2009
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Maroondah Partners Health, Safety and Wellbeing committee
The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee provides an opportunity to address issues relating to the safety of the Maroondah community. The committee includes representation from council, as well as external agencies and service providers, including the Department of Human Services, Victoria Police, Connex and Eastern Volunteers, providing a wealth of knowledge in…
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Eastern Transport Coalition – planning for 2009
Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting focused on setting the agenda for 2009. The agenda included the election of Chairperson and Deputy Chair and discussion around the priorities over the next two years. With State and Federal elections both due in 2010 it is important that the Eastern Transport Coalition continue its advocacy for public transport…
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Rotary Club of Ringwood – Safe Water, Saves Lives
The Rotary Club of Ringwood meets each Wednesday evening to provide guest speakers and updates on Rotary projects. Tonight’s meeting provided an opportunity to discuss a proposal to implement a Farmers Market in Ringwood and a sub-committee has been appointed to assess the feasibility of this concept. The sub-committee will explore potential sites within Ringwood,…
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Heatherdale Community Action Group meeting 2009
The Heatherdale Community Action Group exists to preserve, protect and enhance the amenity of Heatherdale Road and neighbouring areas. Heatherdale is in a unique situation where the locality is divided between Maroondah (the eastern side of Heatherdale Road) and Whitehorse (the western side of Heatherdale Road). The Action Group is able to provide a voice…
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Croydon Conservation Society meeting
The Croydon Conservation Society (CCS) is a conservation and environmental group that is dedicated to improving the sustainability of the urban and natural environments within Maroondah. Focal points include canopy tree coverage, remnant bushland, sustainable transport, planning outcomes and anti-graffiti measures. The CCS is particularly focused on policy development to ensure that all tiers of…
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Maroondah Disability Action Group meeting
The Maroondah Disability Action Group also known as the Disability Action Group Eastern Region, aims to provide a voice for people with disabilities across Maroondah and Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. The group includes people with disabilities who desire to improve the accessibility of Maroondah and the outer east. Specific aims include: To provide systemic advocacy to…
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Croydon Chess Club simultaneous match with Guy West
The Croydon Chess Club is based at the Croydon RSL and offers a fun and friendly environment for chess players of all ages and skill levels. Tonight marked the return of the Croydon Chess Club’s weekly meetings, with a simultaneous match between club members and Guy West an International Master and Australian Chess Champion. Guy…