Tag: association
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Delegates' Report: Supporting community calls for accessibility and sustainability
On the 28th of February I attended the launch of the Coloured Emotions Art Display, facilitated by the Parent Support Network – Eastern Region. The group provides support for carers, parents and families that have children with a disability, through support groups, advocacy and other activities. Coloured Emotions is an art therapy program facilitated by…
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Croydon Conservation Society 2008 AGM
The Croydon Conservation Society (CCS) is Maroondah’s oldest and largest conservation and environmental society. The Society aims to promote urban sustainability within Maroondah to preserve the leafy image of the municipality. Tonight’s meeting included a presentation from Phil Turner, the Director of Major Projects and Planning of Maroondah City Council, who discussed the Ringwood Transit…
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Maroondah Journal: Cr stripped of duties 'hurts community'
Divisions within Maroondah City Council are clearly apparent with four councillors (Les Willmott, Peter Gurr, Tony Dib and Natalie Thomas) continuing to deny Cr. Jo-anne Taylor from council’s committee appointments. The Maroondah Journal has reported on this abhorrent act and the lack of debate that surrounded the motion to review: Cr Alex Makin called for…
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Media Release: Launch of Communities for Public Transport
Communities for Public Transport, a community focused transport lobby group, will be unveiled at the Sustainable Living Festival on Sunday the 17th of February at 10am. “Communities for Public Transport marks a new direction for public transport advocacy. The group will work within local communities to ensure that local residents are empowered to advocate for…
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MAV Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Group meeting
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is the peak body representing local government within the State. To ensure that policies are reflective of the sector, the organisation has established a number of advisory groups to provide policy advice to the MAV board. I have been a delegate on the MAV Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Group…
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Maroondah Journal: Cr stripped of committee roles 'won't apologise'
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the events that transpired at the council meeting held on the 10th of December. Councillors are appointed as delegates to council committees and these positions were decided at this council meeting. Unfortunately the committee positions, which were moved by Cr. Peter Gurr, completely excluded Cr. Jo-anne Taylor. It is…
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Media Release: Rudd Government can end blame game in public transport
The Metropolitan Transport Forum (MTF) and Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC), jointly representing 26 Melbourne Councils, have asked the Rudd Federal Government, to contribute to funding major urban public transport infrastructure projects. Both organisations also called on the Victorian Government to seek changes to Auslink to allow funding of public transport. Cr Jackie Fristacky, MTF Deputy…
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ALGA National General Assembly 2007
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is the peak body representing all local councils across Australia at a Federal level. ALGA serves as a national-wide peak body and is the national equivalent of the state-based peak bodies such as the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV). The annual National General Assembly, which was held in Darwin,…