Tag: maroondah council
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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.…
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Maroondah Journal: One and all urged to roll up their sleeves
Clean Up Australia Day will be held on Sunday the 2nd of March, with Ringwood Lake, HE Parker Reserve and the Dandenong Creek being nominated sites in Maroondah. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the call for volunteers. Maroondah councillor Alex Makin urged residents to join the clean-up. Volunteers are welcome for Clean Up Australia…
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Melbourne 2030 Reference Group
The Melbourne 2030 Reference Group provides a forum for councils to discuss the State Government’s Melbourne 2030 planning policy and its ramifications for local government. The group has focused on activity centre development, public transport and sustainability to ensure that local councils are empowered and supported by the State Government in the aim of creating…
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Ringwood Bowls Club: Get on the Green Corporate Challenge 2008
The Ringwood Bowls Club, established in 1929, is located at 2-12 Loughnan Road between the Warrandyte Road and Ringwood Street intersections. Tonight I was invited to the launch of the Get on the Green Corporate Challenge, an eight week program which encourages businesses to participate in a lawn bowls competition and to learn about the…
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Maroondah Journal: Concern over fallen wall
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the collapse of a fence constructed by Southern Rocycling in a location that abuts the future Eastlink tollway. Cr Alex Makin said the council had a number of concerns about the foundation of the fence. This latest incident is part of a number of ongoing issues with Southern Rocycling,…
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Walking school bus end of year function
The Walking School Bus program encourages schoolchildren to walk to school in a safe and friendly environment. The ‘bus’ consists of parents who walk children to school along a predetermined route to and from school. Through participating in the program, children are able to engage in regular physical activity, helping to reduce the looming health…
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Maroondah Leader: Dib mayor – talk of vote 'deal'
Maroondah’s mayoral election and the process surrounding the appointment has received coverage in the Maroondah Leader: Maroondah’s new mayor Tony Dib has taken the chair amid accusations of factionalism and backroom deals. Cr Dib was elected mayor by one vote in a four-three split over rival Cr Alex Makin last Wednesday night. It is a…
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Maroondah Journal: New mayor vows to push Government on road funding
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the outcome of Maroondah’s statutory meeting where Cr. Tony Dib was elected mayor: The night was not short of controversy, with councillors Maureen Naylor and Jo-anne Taylor calling for a division of the votes. Both requested Cr Dib and candidate Cr Alex Makin to speak about why they wanted…
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Final Scoot Wheel N Move meeting for 2007
Maroondah’s Scoot Wheel N Move, is a combined council and community group that consists of people that use mobility aids, with the aim of improving accessibility within Maroondah. To achieve this aim Scoot Wheel N Move has organised public events, including the Maroondah Mobility Expo and the forum Good Access = Good Business. Scoot Wheel…
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Maroondah City Council Meeting 2008
Council meetings commence at 7.30 pm and are held in the Council Chambers, Braeside Avenue, Ringwood. The public is welcome to attend and there is an opportunity to submit a question to be answered at council meetings or to speak directly to councillors and council staff after the meeting. If you wish to submit a…