Category: Urban Sustainability
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Funding announcement for Heathmont Reserve
Heathmont Reserve, located in Waterloo Street, Heathmont, is home to the Heathmont Baseball Club. The Club was formed in 1969 and provides Junior and Senior Teams which compete in the Victorian Winter Baseball League. The Clubrooms and facilities are in need of an upgrade and Council has contributed $575,000 towards their redevelopment. This morning I…
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Croydon Conservation Society 2010 AGM
The Croydon Conservation Society was formed in 1964 and is Maroondah’s oldest environmental organisation. The Society covers a broad range of natural and urban sustainability issues, including environmental preservation and planning issues. Tonight’s Annual General Meeting, including a presentation on the works being undertaken at Brushy Creek to prevent flooding that affects nearby residents. The…
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Yarrunga Community Centre AGM
Yarrunga Community Centre opened in 1996 and is a not-for-profit community organisation, located in Croydon Hills. Like other community centres within Maroondah, the organisation is overseen by a voluntary committee of management,. with operational decisions delegated to the staff. Tonight’s annual general meeting included a presentation from a Whitehorse sustainability ambassador, who spoke of initiatives…
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Croydon West Primary Ride2School Day
Ride2School is a program developed by Bicycle Victoria and delivered in partnership with local schools and community groups. The program aims to increase the number of students that walk and ride to school. Several Maroondah based schools participated in the program, with the assistance of Transition Towns Maroondah. This morning I assisted Croydon West…
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Central Ringwood Community Centre 2010 AGM
Central Ringwood Community Centre is a not-for-profit community organisation located within Bedford Park, Ringwood and provides a range of community courses, as well as facilities available for hire. This afternoon I attended Central Ringwood Community Centre’s 2010 Annual General Meeting, which provided an opportunity to learn about the activities undertaken within the Centre. The Centre…
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Opening the Lighthouse Home for Mums and Bubs
The Lighthouse Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to end youth homelessness through its model of integrated model of care, which provides an holistic approach through health, education and development. This morning I opened the Lighthouse Foundation’s Home for Mums and Bubs, a house that will provide support for homeless young mothers. The program…
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Maroondah Leader: Going backwards
The Melbourne Transport Forum (MTF), is a grouping of local Councils and community organisations, involved in advocating for public transport improvements. The MTF has launched a series of online polls through its pt4me2 campaign, which aims to highlight public transport issues across Metropolitan Melbourne. The first of these surveys, aims to gauge community views on…
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The Age: Locals call for say in $24m project
While it is encouraging that the Federal and State Governments are investing in social housing, it is imperative that local communities and councils are able to follow proper planning processes to ensure the best outcome for these applications. Last year the State Government approved a nine-level social housing development in Larissa Avenue bypassing consultation with…