Category: Social Sustainability
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Maroondah Leader: 13,000 sign petition
The Eastern Transport Coalition consists of Melbourne’s seven outer eastern and launched a petition last year to collectively call on the State Government to provide public transport improvements across Melbourne’s eastern region. The petition was recently presented to Martin Pakula, as the Minster for Public Transport and calls on all political parties to commit to the following: A full…
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Maroondah Journal: Spring Street sees signs
The Eastern Transport Coalition’s Monster Petition, was a sixty metre long list of signatures from residents in Melbourne’s outer east calling for public transport improvements. The presentation was presented to Martin Pakula, as the Minister for Public Transport and was also accepted by Terry Mulder, the Shadow Minister for Transport and Greg Barber, the Greens…
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2010 Changeover Evening for the Rotary Club of Ringwood
The Rotary Club of Ringwood is one of two Rotary Clubs based in Maroondah and this evening I attended the Club’s Changeover Dinner. I have been a member of the Rotary Club of Ringwood since 2008 and each year Rotary Clubs hold a changeover event to commemorate the appointment of the new Club President. The Changeover Dinner…
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Presenting the Eastern Transport Coalition’s Monster Petition
The Eastern Transport Coalition consists of Melbourne’s seven eastern councils and advocates for public transport improvements across Melbourne and the region. The monster petition was formed to demonstrate community support for public transport improvements and was held at each of the member Councils, including Maroondah, where it was featured at last year’s Maroondah Festival. This…
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Community Support for White Ribbon Day
The White Ribbon Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to eliminate violence against women, through education campaigns and promoting cultural change. White Ribbon Day is held on the 25th of November and is signified through the selling of ribbons and wristbands to highlight the importance of the issue. This afternoon I was invited to…
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Maroondah Leader: banking on pokies
There is ongoing concern regarding the City of Maroondah having the highest ratio of poker machines within Metropolitan Melbourne. The State Government recently auctioned poker machine licences, whereby bids could be submitted for entitlements to take effect from 2012. While this process will see a reduction in poker machines from 860 to 770, there is still significant concern…
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Media Release: Metlink tools are ‘one stop shop’ for public transport
Wondering whether you can have another coffee or finish that report before you race out the door to catch your train or bus? Now you can make an informed decision with Metlink’s handy online tools wherever you are. Public transport customer service agency Metlink has designed four customer tools to help commuters save time across…
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Maroondah Leader: Pokies hotspot
Despite ongoing Council concerns, the City of Maroondah now has the highest proportion of poker machines on a per capita basis for people aged over 18 years old. This high proportion of poker machines has resulted in gamblers losing over $68 million dollars over the past financial year. The Maroondah Leader has reported on these…
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Southern Sudanese Christian Welfare Association Annual General Meeting
The Southern Sudanese Christian Welfare Association was formed by members of the Sudanese community to provide support for Maroondah’s Sudanese migrants. The organisation not only provides peer support but holds cultural events to create a sense of community and provide opportunities to learn about Sudanese culture. Today’s meeting elected committee members for the next twelve…
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2010 Cultural Diversity Week and Harmony Day
Cultural Diversity Week is an opportunity to recognise multicultural ism and to promote inclusiveness within our community. Harmony Day marks the final day of Cultural Diversity Week with its message of Everyone Belongs. Throughout the day Centrelink, Eastern Regional Libraries, Maroondah City Council, Department of Justice, Mission Australia, Migrant Information Centre and Ringwood Police organised…