Tag: community events
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Maroondah Toy Library
This morning I visited the Maroondah Toy Library located in the Scout Hall located at BJ Hubbard Reserve in Ringwood North The Maroondah Toy Library is a voluntary organisation that is open each Saturday morning from 10am to 12pm during the school term and allows parents to borrow toys for their children. In particular the…
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End of Suburbia Screening: Melbourne's South East
Melbourne’s southeast viewed the End of Suburbia with the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) hosting a free screening of the documentary in Noble Park. With a large turnout and keen interest from the community Melbourne’s south east has been particularly hard hit with rising petrol prices which are causing further strains on household finances. The…
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The Age: New Station for Ballarat
While the announcement of a second station for Ballarat is welcomed (assuming it receives an adequate of services), it is interesting that the station is expected by 2008 compared to metropolitan Melbourne which must wait until 2012 for much needed stations at Lynbrook, Cardinia and Point Cook. As reported in The Age it must be…
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Maroondah City Council Award for ICLEI Water Campaign
This morning on behalf of Maroondah City Council I accepted an award for the achievement of Milestone 3 Corporate in the ICLEI Water Campaign. ICLEI is the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives and is an internationally based non-profit local government association which aims to build a movement of councils to achieve tangible improvements in…
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Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre (EVRC) AGM
This afternoon, immediately after the court action against Southern Rocycling, I attended the Eastern Volunteer Resource Centre’s (EVRC) AGM. EVRC has this year celebrated 30 years of service to the community and is still serving the community by providing assistance to residents in need and coordinating volunteer services. With the current strong leadership and dedicated…
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Southern Rocycling before the Ringwood Magistrates' Court
This morning the case against Universal Metals Pty Ltd (trading as Southern Rocycling) in regard to breaches of the Maroondah Planning Scheme and the Health Act 1958 was heard before the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court. While Doug Rowe, the Director of the company, did not attend court, Universal Metals did plead guilty to the breaches of…
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Delegates' Report: Marlborough Primary and CEDA on Peak Oil
On the 28th of August I had the pleasure of speaking to grade 5 and 6 students at my former primary school, Marlborough located in Heathmont on the role of local government. It was great to see the students take such a keen interest in the operations of council and asking so many questions. I…
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Maroondah Illegal Graffiti Policy
Council adopted Maroondah City Council’s Illegal Graffiti Policy at the public meeting this evening. The policy which is available for viewing at Council’s customer service centres aims to reduce the prevalence of illegal through a multifaceted and strategic approach. The Policy incorporates seven core elements: Removal; Enforcement; Prevention; Diversion; Education; Monitoring, and, Strategic initiatives. (Source:…
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Staleys officially open: The launch of the Ringwood Skate Park
Staleys (named after the nearby Staley Gardens) but commonly known as Ringwood Skate Park was officially opened this afternoon by Maroondah City Council and representatives from the State and Federal Governments. I attended the launch and spoke to a number of residents as well as skaters who were enjoying the free sausage sizzle and DJ.…
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MAV: Future of Local Government progressing the Inter-Governmental Agreement
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) as the collective voice for the 79 local councils in Victoria is calling for sector-wide reform of local government, with the aim of improving community engagement and regional collaboration, in an attempt to secure more equitable funding arrangements from the State and Federal Governments. In 2003 David Hawker, MP…