Tag: government
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Maroondah Journal: Optimism on transit city funds
Amid ongoing community anger over the government’s failure to announce funding for the redevelopment of Ringwood Station, the Maroondah Journal has reported on the growing rumours suggesting that an announcement may be delivered by the end of this year. The State Government is expected to release its response to Sir Rod Eddington’s Inquiry into Melbourne’s…
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Maroondah Journal: Govt petitioned on key bus link
The State Government’s review into bus services provides an opportunity to rectify gaps in the network, such as Canterbury Road. While there is a bus route that operates between Lilydale and Ringwood along Canterbury Road there is no service between Ringwood and Box Hill leaving residents without adequate public transport. The Maroondah Journal has reported…
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2008 Young Leaders Program Presentation Night
This evening I had the privilege of officiating the 2008 Young Leaders Program hosted by EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon. The Young Leaders Program is a week long program aimed towards year 10 students by providing them with a variety of leadership skills, such as public speaking, communication and conflict resolution. At the conclusion of…
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Maroondah acknowledges Reconciliation Week and National Sorry Day
National Sorry Day, which is part of Reconciliation Week, is held on the 26th of May to acknowledge and learn from the mistreatment experienced towards indigenous Australians. National Sorry Day was first convened in 1997 in recognition of the Bringing Them Home Report, which investigated the Stolen Generation and the forced removal of Indigenous children.…
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Maroondah Leader: Threat to orchid grows
Maroondah’s environmental groups are rallying behind the opportunity to protect the Kilsyth South spider orchid. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the efforts to preserve one of the world’s rarest plants. The Kilsyth South spider orchid, which was found in 1991 at 6 Tereddan Drive in Kilsyth South, is listed as critically endangered under State…
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Maroondah Journal: Business worry on highway
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the concern shared by the business community in regard to the lack of a State Government commitment over Ringwood Station and the uncertainty this creates for the future of Ringwood. Cr Alex Makin said changes to Maroondah Highway could be in doubt because of the State Government’s failure to…
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Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee – discussing the Ringwood Transit City
The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee includes a number of external agencies which advise council on health and safety initiatives within the municipality and provide feedback on council’s direction and policies. Today’s meeting included a presentation on the Ringwood Transit City to provide committee members with an update on the planning undertaken…
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Delegates' Report: Recognising our natural environment, volunteers, accessibility and the strength of partnerships
On the 27th of April I attended the launch of the Mullum Mullum festival, which is now entering its tenth year. The Mullum Mullum Festival is a community led project, which is supported by Whitehorse, Manningham and Maroondah Councils and encourages conservation and appreciation of our natural environment. The significance of the Mullum Valley has…
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Eastern Transport Coalition – standing united over the Ringwood Transit City
Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) meeting included discussions with Gary Liddle (CEO) and Robert Freemantle (Executive Director – Network & Asset Planning) from VicRoads. A number of questions were directed towards VicRoads particularly in regard to management of an integrated transport network. Specifically I asked about the VicRoads plans for Maroondah Highway given that the…
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Ringwood Chamber of Commerce – discussing the Ringwood Transit City
The Ringwood Chamber of Commerce represents businesses and traders located in Ringwood and the surrounding district providing a critical voice for the business community. This evening the topic of the Ringwood Transit City was discussed with a presentation outlining the precinct plans for the Ringwood Town Centre (the area bound by Maroondah Highway, Bond Street,…