Category: Social Sustainability
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Eastern Regional Mayors and CEOs Forum – discussing regional priorities
The Eastern Regional Mayors and CEOs Forum, includes the Cities of Banyule, Boroondara, Dandenong, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash, Nilumbik, Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges, meets on a regular basis to advance priorities on behalf of the region. Today’s meeting was hosted at the City of Maroondah and included sessions with MPs and Candidates…
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Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure Centre Information Expo
While the existing Ringwood Aquatic Centre, located in Greenwood Avenue Ringwood, was converted to an indoor facilities in the mid 1980s, the indoor 50 metre pool and associated infrastructure is approximately 40 years of age and nearing the end of its useful life. In addition, the Aquatic Centre, due to its age is delivering an…
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Media Release: Council launches petition to upgrade Ringwood Station
Maroondah City Council is calling on all state political parties to commit to delivering a safe, accessible and integrated Ringwood Station within the term of the next State Government. On September 1, Council will launch a petition as the first stage of a community based campaign calling for the Station redevelopment. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin…
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Media Release: Council congratulates MPs on their win
Maroondah City Council congratulates the re-elected Federal Members of Parliament in the seats of Deakin, Casey and Menzies. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said Council was looking forward to working with the MPs. “Council has already established a strong working relationship with the member for Casey Tony Smith, the member for Deakin Mike Symon and the…
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Celebrating NAIDOC Week Initiatives at Marlborough Primary
NAIDOC week, which is held in the first full week of July each year celebrates Indigenous culture and has a strong educational focus during the week. This afternoon I was invited to Marlborough Primary School, located in Heathmont, to attend the presentation of awards to two students who celebrated Indigenous culture through art. The students,…
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Media Release: Change to local law encourages debate and interaction at Meetings
To ensure that Council meetings are more interactive and engaging, Maroondah City Council has formally adopted a change to a Local Law at its meeting on Monday 16 August. Local Law 9 will now replace Local Law 7 that regulates meeting procedures at Council Meetings. “The changes demonstrate Council’s overwhelming support for accessible and accountable…
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Media Release: Community invited to Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure information expo
As Council continues the development for the proposed Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure facility, the community is invited to an information expo at Eastland on Thursday 26 August from 1pm to 8pm. Maroondah Mayor, Councillor Alex Makin invites the Maroondah community to come along to the information expo which will showcase how the proposed new facility…
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The Future of Volunteering – Strengthening Communities Through Volunteering
The Future of Volunteering – Strengthening Communities Through Volunteering, is a conference organised in partnership between Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre, Monash Volunteer Resource Centre and Eastern Volunteers. The conference follows from the Community Conference organised last year by Eastern Volunteers, with an emphasis on strengthening communities and enhancing the ability of community based organisations in…
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Delegates’ Report: Thanking our volunteers, supporting cultural diversity and youth and reducing greenhouse emissions
On the 31st of July I attended an evening hosted by Maroondah’s Sudanese Community, where they shared traditional Southern Sudanese cuisine with the wider Maroondah municipality. Maroondah is home to almost 200 people from Sudan who share similar aspirations, in regard to employment and housing, like many other members of our community. The food included…
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Ringwood Croquet Club – Opening of 2010 Croquet Season
The Ringwood Croquet Club is located in Greenwood Avenue and forms part of the Jubilee Park Sporting Precinct in Ringwood. Like many other sporting clubs, the Ringwood Croquet Club has invested in upgrades to its grounds to reduce watering requirements. This morning I was invited to launch the 2010 Croquet Season and participated in several…