Category: Maroondah City Council
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Maroondah Leader: Next stop: chaos!
The Maroondah Leader has today called on the Bracks Government and in particular Transport Minister Peter Batchelor and Treasurer John Brumby to deliver urgent public transport improvements for the Maroondah region: In my role as Maroondah Councillor and Branch Convener for the Public Transport Users Association I have called on the following: “I want a…
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Maroondah Journal: pupils back on the 'buses'
The Maroondah Journal has reported on Maroondah City Council’s decision to continue the Walking School Bus Program: Community pressure has led to a backflip by Maroondah Council to extend its Walking School Bus program Last week, the council agreed to resinstate program for another 18 months. Under the program, pupils are led by an adult…
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ERITG focusing on sustainable transport for the outer east
The Eastern Region Integrated Transport Group (ERITG) met today to continue outlining its objectives and aims over the coming year. Uniform bus, train and tram frequencies, a comprehensive review of bus routes, station upgrades and the assurance that there will be planning for future rail extensions is the core focus of ERITG in this key…
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Paper Moon – an example of art within Maroondah
Tonight I had the pleasure to open the Paper Moon Art Exhibition at the Maroondah Art Gallery at Maroondah Federation Estate (32 Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood). Maroondah is fortunate to have a burgeoning arts scene and whether your interests reside in theatre, galleries or music there is an art program available for all tastes. Paper Moon…
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Walking School Bus Finds New Feet
I am pleased to announce that Maroondah City Council has resolved to continue the Walking School Bus program to assist in combating childhood obesity and to encourage walking.
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North Ringwood Community House AGM
Today I attended the North Ringwood Community House AGM with the aim of further discovering the services that they offer to the community. The North Ringwood Community House located at 120 Oban Road, Ringwood North offers career counselling and a wide range of public courses including accredited courses in areas such Home and Community Care.…
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Barnsdale Way Information Session
Tonight residents of Barnsdale Way located in the north of Loughnan’s Hill Ward were invited to attend an information session regarding the results of a council commissioned into the role and safety of Barnsdale Way following its growing use as a through road for traffic. Barnsdale Way was initially constructed as part of a staged…
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Moving into Bond Street, Ringwood
I’m pleased to announce that I have moved home into Bond Street, Ringwood within the Ringwood Transit City Area. The future of Ringwood and the Ringwood Transit City will provide many challenges and opportunities. It is therefore imperative that there is a local representative available to experience these changes first hand to ensure a positive…
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Eastern Region Integrated Transport Group – A united voice for public transport advocacy
The Eastern Region Integrated Transport Group (ERITG) held its second meeting for 2006 with the aim of establishing specific goals and objectives for the current year. Given the imminent release of the State Government’s Transport and Liveability Statement it is imperative that the eastern region provides a united voice in its call for public transport…
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The Age: Commuters jump on extra services
The Age (via the Australian Associated Press) has reported that Melbourne’s public transport has moved half a million Games spectators on top of its normal commuter load over the first five days of the Games. Despite minor problems caused by delays and the archaic Metrol signalling system still used within Melbourne the system has performed…