Category: Maroondah City Council
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Maroondah Journal: MP hints at upgrade
Residents of Maroondah are continuing to wait in anticipation over a potential state government announcement in regard to the re-development of Ringwood Station. The Maroondah Journal has reported that local Bayswater MP, Peter Lockwood is urging residents to ‘watch this space’ although no announcement has been forthcoming. Public Transport Users Association spokesman and Maroondah councillor…
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VLGA Seminar: Does the buck stop with Councillors
Tonight I attended a seminar hosted by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) which provided an overview of council budgets, the federal grants commission and the rating system. The seminar proved quite informative in understanding the Federal grants system towards local government and the growing dependence on rates for councils.
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Dandenong Community Cabinet
As the branch convener of the outer east branch of the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) I, alongside Cr. Roz Blades from the City of Greater Dandenong and June Whitton, the co-convener of the PTUA south east branch attended the Dandenong Community Cabinet to seek a delegate with Transport Minister Peter Batchelor. In a complete…
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Maroondah Leader: Ashley on wrong track
The following letter was written and published in the Maroondah Leader on the 25th of April in response Bayswater State Candidate Gordon Ashley’s proposal to relocate Ringwood Station from the heart and Ringwood and into a poorly located position near the EastLink freeway: While it is encouraging to see independent candidate for Bayswater, Gordon Ashley’s,…
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Anzac Day Dawn Service
This morning at 5:45 am I had the pleasure of attending the Anzac Day dawn service at the Ringwood Clocktower. The proceedings were organised by the Ringwood RSL and it was extremely encouraging to see such large crowds in attendance. Anzac Day is a time of reflection, to commemorate the sacrifice made through war and…
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EVs Youth Centre
FreeZA is a State Government program which providing funding to bodies such as local councils to form committee of young people to run cultural events for people aged 12 to 25. The Maroondah FReeZA Group consists of about 12 young people who are responsible for hosting live local music events and includes responsibility in all…
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Maroondah Disability Forum
Maroondah’s Disability Forum is a quarterly forum which allows people with to raise issues directly with Maroondah Council in regard to accessibility, transport and support services. Today’s agenda included details of Maroondah Council’s new accessibility works and a representative from Connex was available to discuss new accessibility initiatives for the rail network. The next Disability…
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Ringwood Film and Video Makers
Tonight on behalf of Maroondah City Council I had the honour and privilege of attending the Ringwood Film and Video Makers 50th anniversary. It is remarkable to see a non-profit organisation continue so strongly after 50 years and it is a testament to the dedication provided by the many members within the club. The Ringwood…
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MAV Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Group
I was recently appointed onto the MAV Transport and Infrastructure Group which held its first meeting for 2006 this evening. The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is the industry recognised organisation representing local government within Victoria and as such is addressing transport and infrastructure needs on a strategic level. There is a clear understanding within…
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Heatherdale Road Action Group
Prior to being elected onto Maroondah Council I was a regular attendee to meetings held by Heatherdale Road Action Group and I have continued to attend these meetings since being elected last November. Since being elected onto Maroondah City Council I have endeavoured to keep the Heatherdale Road Action Group informed particularly in regard to…