Category: Maroondah City Council
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Ringwood Historical Society March meeting
This evening’s Ringwood Historical Society meeting included two guest speakers. Firstly, Neville O’Connor, a local Ringwood East resident spoke about his interest in theatre organs and the current locations of the surviving organs within Australia. The second presenter was the President of the Ringwood City Soccer Club, who discussed the unique history of the club.…
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Delegates' Report: Supporting community calls for accessibility and sustainability
On the 28th of February I attended the launch of the Coloured Emotions Art Display, facilitated by the Parent Support Network – Eastern Region. The group provides support for carers, parents and families that have children with a disability, through support groups, advocacy and other activities. Coloured Emotions is an art therapy program facilitated by…
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Maroondah Climate Change Action Group – discussing climate change
This evening I was invited to speak with the Maroondah Climate Change Action Group to discuss climate change and the need for ongoing action at a local level to reduce greenhouse emissions. The continued growth of the Maroondah Climate Change Action Group demonstrates that the community is increasingly concerned about greenhouse emissions and the need…
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First Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee for 2008
The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee has resumed for 2008 and provides an opportunity to discuss projects that will enhance life within Maroondah. Items discussed this morning included the Bayswater North Renewal Project and the cooperation that exists between Victoria Police and Connex to prevent rock throwing incidents from occurring. Council’s education…
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Maroondah Journal: People power – residents may reclaim roads, shopping strip
The transformation of Ringwood into a vibrant suburb filled with opportunities for people of all abilities, will only succeed if the centre becomes pedestrian friendly. The Maroondah Journal has reported on Maroondah’s efforts to return Ringwood back to the community. Cr Alex Makin confirmed the council was looking at ways to move cars from key…
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Maroondah Leader: Railing for change
The Maroondah Leader has reported on the Eastern Transport Coalition’s request for Federal and State cooperation in funding urban public transport infrastructure so as to mitigate worsening traffic congestion and greenhouse emissions. The Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) has called for changes to funding rules under the national Auslink program to allow spending on urban public…
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Maroondah Journal: Street character 'at risk'
Planning decisions are one of the more contentious areas of local government, particularly since the unelected VCAT planning tribunal has jurisdiction to override council decisions. Given the contentious nature of planning it is imperative that residents are involved in the planning process so that councils can ensure a higher standard of planning decisions. Cr Alex…
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Maroondah Partners Health, Safety and Wellbeing committee for 2008
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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Croydon Conservation Society 2008 AGM
The Croydon Conservation Society (CCS) is Maroondah’s oldest and largest conservation and environmental society. The Society aims to promote urban sustainability within Maroondah to preserve the leafy image of the municipality. Tonight’s meeting included a presentation from Phil Turner, the Director of Major Projects and Planning of Maroondah City Council, who discussed the Ringwood Transit…