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Media Release: Size and Timing of Landfill Levy Opposed

Mar 31, 2010

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The Eastern Region Mayors Group (ERMG) has written to Premier John Brumby urging the state government to reconsider the magnitude and timing of their recent announcement increasing landfill levies from 2010 and beyond. Knox Mayor Councillor Joe Cossari said the Mayors of the eastern metropolitan region are deeply concerned about this announcement as it could…

Maroondah Partners in Comunity Wellbeing Committee

Mar 28, 2010

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Health Safety Wellbeing committee, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Partners in Community Wellbeing Committee meets on a quarterly basis to oversee the implementation of Maroondah’s Community Wellbeing Plan. The plan aims to improve the wellbeing of the Maroondah community through working in partnership with other organisations, many of which are represented on the committee. Priority areas in the plan include: Promoting healthy…

Media Release: Have a safe and happy Easter

Mar 24, 2010

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Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, has wished the community a happy and safe Easter holiday period. “On behalf of my fellow councillors and everyone at Maroondah City Council, I would like to extend best wishes to everyone for the Easter period,” Cr Makin said. “The Easter holiday provides us with the opportunity to catch…

North Ringwood Community House 2010 AGM

Mar 23, 2010

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in Business Community, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

North Ringwood Community House is located at 120 Oban Road, located at the rear of the Holy Spirit Primary School in Ringwood North. The North Ringwood Community House is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and offers a range of accredited courses, as well as adult education and social groups. As a community based organisation, North…

Media Release: Glen Park Men’s Shed officially opened

Mar 17, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

‘Cutting the ribbon’ will take on a whole new meaning at the launch of Glen Park Men’s Shed this Friday 19 March, with the sawing of a wooden plank to open the facility. The $110,000 project – made possible by funding from Council ($50,000), the Department of Planning and Community Development ($50,000) and in-kind support…

Media Release: Maroondah receives Walktober Award

Mar 3, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin accepted the 2009 Walktober Highest Level of Community Engagement (Melbourne Metropolitan Council) award this week at a ceremony held at the Department of Transport. “During the month of October, Maroondah City Council encourages the community to get out and get active during the annual Walking to Fitness month,” said…

Media Release: Community Strength indicators released for Maroondah

Mar 3, 2010

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in Business Community, Media Releases

The State Government’s 2008 Indicators of Community Strength at the Local Government Area Level results have been announced and it’s great news for the City of Maroondah. The Survey is conducted by an independent research group for the Department of Health, as part of the inaugural Local Government Area level Victorian Population Health Survey with…

Maroondah Focus – February to April 2010

Mar 1, 2010

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in Community Engagement, MAV and ALGA

Maroondah Focus is the City of Maroondah’s publication published quarterly to households within the municipality. The Mayor has a message in each edition and the content is as follows: Welcome to the first edition of Focus for 2010, and my first as Mayor. I am very proud to serve our community as Mayor and look…

Media Release: Lend a hand during Clean Up Australia Day

Feb 24, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin is calling on Maroondah residents to pull on some gloves, grab a bag and help out at one of the Clean Up Australia Day sites located throughout the municipality on Sunday 7 March. “Council has nominated the Croydon Wetlands in Norton Road as the clean-up site for residents who…

Media Release: Council pushes for conflict of interest law amendments

Feb 17, 2010

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Maroondah City Council on Monday night endorsed a submission to the State Government identifying issues with the Local Government Act’s conflict of interest provisions. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said the submission highlighted Council’s concerns with elements of the provisions, which were established by the State Government in 2008. “Maroondah City Council has a…

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