Tag: croydon
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Media Release: Boost for sustainability at Ringwood Aquatic Centre
Council expects to deliver more than $60,000 in electricity savings and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 917 tonnes a year through the operation of a new energy production system at Ringwood Aquatic Centre (RAC). The gas fired cogeneration system, delivered to the centre last Thursday, converts heat produced by two gas fired engines into usable…
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Tour of Eastern FM’s studios and Interview
Eastern FM is a community radio station based at Wyreena Community Arts Centre in Croydon. The station broadcasts on 98.1 FM and has coverage throughout Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Eastern FM broadcasts to over 600,000 people in region and approximately 200,000 listeners. This afternoon I was invited to a tour of…
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Maroondah Journal: bid to restore cottage
The Ringwood Miner’s Cottage, a reminder of Ringwood’s history with antimony mining, was tragically destroyed by arsonists on the 20th of November. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the aftermath of the cottage’s destruction and council’s efforts to date: Mayor Alex Makin said discussions between the council and the historical society would take place early…
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Rotary Club of Croydon – Raffle Draw
The Rotary Club of Croydon is one of two Rotary clubs based in Maroondah and meets on a weekly basis each Tuesday evening. Rotary Clubs, while being part of Rotary International, are largely autonomous and able to devote time and funds to local community based projects. This afternoon I was invited to conduct the raffle…
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Media Release: Graduation for FReeZA crew 2009
After hosting 11 gigs, 80 bands and over 4000 punters, the 2009 FReeZA crew will graduate from the program at EV’s Youth Centre on Thursday 10 December. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin said the crew, known as Stuff Your Stereo Events, had done a wonderful job throughout the year. “There have been many highlights…
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Eastern FM Annual General Meeting 2009
After the EV’s Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening I attended the 2009 Annual General Meeting of Eastern FM, a community radio station that broadcasts on 98.1 FM. Like many community based organisations, Eastern FM has been undertaking strategic planning for the future, particularly in regard to the introduction of Digital Radio and encouraging new audiences through…
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2009 Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening
The Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening provides an opportunity to acknowledge young volunteers within our community and is organised through the EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon. Tonight’s event acknowledged a wide cross-section of young volunteers, who have assisted a variety of community causes, including St John’s Ambulance, the Scouts and Guides and welfare based organisations. The…
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Croydon Library events at the 2009 Maroondah Festival
The new location for the Maroondah Festival, which will now be held at Town Park in Croydon will assist in connecting the Festival with community facilities. The Croydon Library is holding a series of events during the Maroondah Festival, including Richard Galbraith at 11am inside the Croydon Library and Leigh Hobbs at 2pm at the…