Category: Maroondah City Council
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2010 Maroondah City Council meeting
Maroondah City Council officially meets on a monthly basis from 7.30 pm at the Council Chambers, Braeside Avenue, Ringwood. The public is welcome to attend and there is an opportunity to submit a question to be answered at council meetings or to speak directly with councillors and council staff after the meeting. The Mayor chairs…
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Stuff Your Stereo Events – 2009 FReeZA Graduation
One of the many activities organised through the EVs Youth Centre is the FReeZA program, which involves young people in organising musical events throughout the year. Each year the FReeZA group choosing a name for itself and and plans a range of drug, smoke and alcohol free musical events. This year’s group was known as…
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Eastern Volunteers – 2009 end of year function
Eastern Volunteers provides volunteer recruitment and transport services for the frail aged and people with disabilities. The organisation has approximately twenty staff members and is supported through at least a hundred volunteers who assist in program delivery and services. Tonight’s dinner provided an opportunity to thank the staff and volunteers who devote their time to…
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Media Release: New look Ringwood Soccer Stadium on the way
Demolition work has begun at Ringwood Soccer Stadium, paving the way for a $3.5 million redevelopment of the Jubilee Park site. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin said demolition works began on Tuesday 8 December, marking the first tangible step towards the completion of the eight-month project. “Council has been working for some time on…
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Media Release: Graduation for FReeZA crew 2009
After hosting 11 gigs, 80 bands and over 4000 punters, the 2009 FReeZA crew will graduate from the program at EV’s Youth Centre on Thursday 10 December. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin said the crew, known as Stuff Your Stereo Events, had done a wonderful job throughout the year. “There have been many highlights…
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Ringwood Chamber of Commerce – 2009 End of Year Function
The Ringwood Chamber of Commerce aims to represent the business community within Ringwood and organises regular meetings for its members. Tonight’s occasion was the final chamber meeting for 2009 and included discussion around the former Ringwood Market site, as well as an update on works for Ringwood Station, which are expected to begin from the…
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Maroondah Journal: Residents have crucial role, says new mayor
One of my priorities as the Mayor for the next twelve months is to encourage community participation. The Maroondah Journal has reported on these aims: Maroondah’s new mayor has called on the community to become more involved in its own future. Cr Alex Makin, who was elected mayor at a special meeting last Wednesday, said…
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Ringwood East Traders Fair
The Ringwood East Traders Fair, located at Railway Avenue, Ringwood East involves local traders and stallholders who provide a market for the local community. The fair includes a barbecue and a raffle which is drawn at midday. Proceeds are donated to a nominated community organisation, which is chosen by the business that organises the fair…