Tag: amenity
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Launch of the Victorian Early Intervention Pilot Program
The Victorian Early Intervention Pilot Program (VEIPP) is a youth alcohol diversion program, aimed to assist younger people at risk of alcohol abuse. The program is a pilot project between Victorian Police, Department of Health, Eastern Access Community Health and Turning Point Alcohol and counselling and diversion programs to prevent ongoing criminal convictions. The City…
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Launch of Community Art Project in Main Street Croydon
This morning I was invited to launch mosaics that were created through a community art project in Main Street, Croydon. The mosaics were created by Swinburne VCAL students, through discussions with the Main Street Traders Committee and Maroondah City Council. The community art project is an example of collaboration and partnership between various organisations, including…
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Maroondah City Council Adopts 2010-2011 Draft Budget and 2010-2014 Council Plan
This evening Maroondah City Council met to debate the 2010/2011 Draft Budget and the 2010 to 2014 Council Plan. The Council Plan provides an overview of priorities over the next four years to ensure that objectives can be measured and achieved, while the Council Budget reinforces the objectives specified in the four year plan, through…
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Media Release: Moving returns to Ringwood with new selection of artworks
The vacant shop windows of central Ringwood are now home to a new exhibition of artworks as part of the Moving project. The project aims to transform these vacant shop windows into works of art as Ringwood makes the transition into a vibrant Central Activities District (CAD). Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin, said the…
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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…
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Maroondah Journal: Good riddance to rubbish
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day and the Maroondah Journal has highlighted the community’s efforts for this event: Mayor Alex Makin reminded helpers to keep safe by wearing sturdy footwear, gloves, sunscreen and a hat, and by bringing refreshments and a rubbish bag or bucket. Clean Up Australia Day will…