Category: Media Releases
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Media Release: Proposed Budget and Council Plan on public exhibition
Maroondah City Council has released its proposed Budget for the 2010-2011 financial year. It underpins the released 2010-2014 proposed Council Plan, which is the blueprint Council follows to achieve the community’s vision as set out in Maroondah 2025 – A Community Planning Together. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin said both documents would go on…
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Media Release: Youth Services website posts early points with users
Council’s new Youth Services website is already proving popular among cyber citizens after generating around 4000 page views in its first month online. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, has been busy checking out the new site on his mobile phone and was impressed with its user-friendly layout and contemporary design. “All you have to…
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Media Release: Equipping Maroondah’s young people for the future
Year 10 students from throughout Maroondah have converged on EV’s Youth Centre this week for Council’s annual Young Leaders Program. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said 20 students are taking part in the week-long, interactive personal development program from 3 to 7 May. “The Young Leaders Program provides a safe and supportive environment for…
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Media Release: Proposed reporting framework a drain on Council funds
The City of Maroondah will be forced to find up to $40,000 more in its annual Budget if new reporting requirements are introduced by the State Government. The proposed requirements, released in a recent draft report by the Essential Services Commission (ESC), would leave Council to bear the administrative costs of annually reporting on an…
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Media Release: Council to present three motions at ALGA conference
Maroondah City Council will present three motions to the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly in Canberra from 14 to 17 June. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, will make the presentations on Council’s behalf. “The three motions to be presented on behalf of Maroondah are seen to be of national significance, particularly…
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Media Release: Lifting the lid on Victoria’s wartime history
A new guide released by the State Government will produce hours of enlightening reading for those who have an interest in Victoria’s wartime history. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said Remember Them: A guide to Victoria’s wartime heritage included the stories of three Ringwood and Croydon soldiers who had served in various theatres of…
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Media Release: Ringwood Soccer Multipurpose Pavilion on the way
Work is now under way on a $3.5 million redevelopment of Ringwood Soccer Stadium in Jubilee Park. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said site preparation had begun and construction work would be visible over the next month or so. “Council has been working for some time on plans to redevelop the Ringwood Soccer Stadium,…
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Media Release: Lest we forget
Council is expecting another strong show of support by the Maroondah community during 2010 ANZAC Day services. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said the Ringwood and Croydon Returned Services League (RSL) branches would hold a number of services to commemorate the day. Croydon RSL Sub-Branch will march on Sunday 18 April from 2.30pm from…
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Media Release: Maroondah Art Gallery to host Ringwood Art Society Artist of the Year exhibition
The Ringwood Art Society Artist of the Year Exhibition will be held at Maroondah Art Gallery (MAG) from Thursday 15 April to Saturday 8 May. The exhibition is the society’s major annual event showcasing new artworks by members. Entrants are required to submit three works including a portrait or life study, an outdoor scene and…