Tag: arts
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Ringwood Art Society 40th Anniversary Artist of the Year – Maroondah Federation Estate
The Ringwood Society was formed in 1966 and is well regarded as one of Victoria’s oldest art societies. The Artist of the Year Exhibition is an annual event organised by the Ringwood Arts Society and hosted by Maroondah Federation Estate. This year marks the Ringwood Art Society’s 40th anniversary, and the Artist of the Year…
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Media Release: Ringwood Art Society celebrates 40th anniversary
The Ringwood Art Society 40th Anniversary Artist of the Year Exhibition will be held at the Maroondah Art Gallery from 12 to 20 January. Councillor Alex Makin said the exhibition will feature works by up to forty outstanding artists from the Ringwood Art Society. “Established in 1966, the Ringwood Art Society is celebrating its 40th…
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The Age: New year's warning for night riders
Melbourne’s public transport arrangements have once again come under the spotlight as New Year celebrations approach. The Age has reported on the arrangements for New Years Eve: While the State Government is taking the proactive step of providing all-night train services and free public transport after 3pm, it has failed to provide services for the…
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Ringwood Library Refurbishment
Today I attended the launch of the refurbished Ringwood Library. While the works were relatively minor such as the rearrangement of the information desk, improvements to lighting and the creation of additional seated areas will transform Ringwood Library into a place to browse, read and relax rather than a mere place to borrow books. The…
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Metropolitan Transport Forum: Optimum Institutional Arrangements for Public Transport
Maroondah City Council through the Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) is an associate member of the Metropolitan Transport Forum, which like the ETC is an advocacy group comprising of metropolitan local governments. The Metropolitan Transport Forum meets on a monthly basis and typically includes a presentation focused on a specific transport related issue. The August meeting…
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Community Events and the Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC)
Over the past fortnight I attended a number of community focused events, including the 31st Army Cadet Unit, the eastern suburb group of the Order of Australia, which aims to provide a local meeting point for the recipients of this distinguished award. I also attended a presentation by the Friends of Kolkata, which is a…
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Eastern Suburbs Group of the Order of Australia and National Boys Choir
Today I had the privilege of attending the first meeting of the eastern suburbs group of the Order of Australia. The Order of Australia dates back to 1975 for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service (source: Wikipedia). The group provides an eastern…