Tag: croydon
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Maroondah Citizens' Advice Bureau 40th AGM
The Maroondah Citizens’ Advice Bureau provides assistance and referral advice for people who are experiencing hardship. The organisation has offices located in Ringwood and Croydon and is staffed primarily through volunteers through a voluntary committee of management. Today’s AGM elected the committee of management for the following twelve months and I am pleased to announce…
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The 42nd Ringwood Highland Games
The Ringwood Highland Games held at the Russell Lucas Oval in Jubilee Park, is Maroondah’s largest cultural event, attracting attendees locally, nationally and even internationally. The event included a range of activities and events, including pipe bands, caber tossing, highland dancing and stalls providing information on the Scottish Clans. The perfect weather and the diverse…
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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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Reflections of Wyreena: Celebrating 30 years as a community arts centre
Wyreena has celebrated 30 years since its establishment as a community arts centre, with tonight’s celebrations providing an opportunity to display the art gallery and to highlight the many programs on offer at the centre. The establishment of a community arts centre at Wyreena was only possible due to the dedication of community activists who…
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VEC Preliminary Submission – Achieving a cohesive Maroondah community
Given that Maroondah City Council has failed to reflect the community’s views in its submission to the Victorian Electoral Commission I have authored my own individual submission recommending multi-member wards, as supported by the community. It is unfortunate that some councillors in Maroondah have chosen to disregard the community’s view and decided to put their…
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Maroondah Journal: Bus review to connect with 'non-users'
Over the duration of this year the State Government is planning to undertake a series of bus service reviews and as such the Eastern Transport Commission will be commissioning work to determine the reasons deterring people from using public transport. Some of these reasons, such as infrequent services, poor operating spans and confusing bus routes,…
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Maroondah Journal: Council backs current set-up
The Victorian Electoral Commission is currently undertaking a representation review into the ward structure and number of councillors within Maroondah. The Maroondah Journal has reported on this review, amid the official council submission calling for the retention of the status quo: Maroondah councillors have urged the electoral commission to retain seven councillors in seven wards.…