Tag: maroondah council
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Maroondah Leader: Charity acts to the fore
The Rotary Club of Ringwood has held an annual golf charity day since 2009 to raise funds for worthwhile community causes. This year Rotary Club of Ringwood has chosen to support the installation of security cameras at Ringwood through proceeds raised through the day. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the partnership formed between the…
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Media Release: Leading the way to responsible pet ownership
At the Maroondah Council meeting on Monday 15 November Council resolved to make an order under the Domestic Animals Act which will take effect on 1 January 2011. The new laws include the introduction of on-leash regulations for all dogs in public places and a Dusk to Dawn curfew for all cats. Maroondah Mayor Councillor…
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Media Release: Help cards tackle issue of family violence
As part of Community Safety Month Maroondah City Council has joined forces with other Councils in the eastern metropolitan region to address the growing concern of domestic violence. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said later this month Eastern Region Family Violence Help Cards would be distributed in the hope of better supporting victims of family violence.…
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Maroondah 2010 Business Lunch with Tara Moss
The 2010 Maroondah Business Week was held from the 4th of October through to the 8th and offered a range of events to develop skills and business promotion, concluded with a networking lunch, featuring model and author Tara Moss, as the guest speaker. The lunch is aimed specifically at women in business and Tara spoke…
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Media Release: Safety a key priority in Ringwood Station upgrade
Safety has become a key factor in Maroondah City Council’s push to secure a commitment to upgrade Ringwood Station within the next term of government. Maroondah Councillor and Community Safety Reference Group representative Rob Steane said everyone deserved access to safe, accessible public transport. “Media reports earlier this year highlighted Ringwood as having one of…
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Media Release: Council signs an Agreement of Mutual Support
Maroondah City Council Mayor Alex Makin has joined five eastern council Mayors in signing an Agreement for Mutual Support in an effort to provide a stronger voice for the region. Councillor Makin said the agreement would deliver a cohesive approach to issues facing the region. “Having the support of our surrounding Councils will mean that…
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Media Release: Ringwood Station petition well supported
Maroondah City Council’s petition calling on all state political parties to commit to a redevelopment of Ringwood Station in the next term of government has received generous support from the community. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said to date more than 150 people had signed the petition, some choosing to leave comments on Council’s website. “It…
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Maroondah Leader: Video ramp struggle
Maroondah Council is continuing its campaign to secure an upgrade of Ringwood Station into an accessible, safe and integrated transit interchange through a video that highlights the accessibility issues that exist with the Station. The Maroondah Leader has reported on Council’s innovative approach to this campaign: Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the video, recorded last…
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Media Release: Mayor leads by example in station advocacy campaign
“Today marks the start of our campaign to secure a commitment from all major state political parties to commit to an upgrade of Ringwood Station within the term of the next government,” Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said. “I am proud to be the first signatory on the petition which we hope will see Ringwood Station…
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Media Release: Maroondah Business Week bookings now open
The Maroondah Business Week 2010 brochure is now available, detailing the range of workshops, seminars and networking sessions open to business owners and operators who wish to participate in this year’s Maroondah Business Week activities. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said anyone considering attending the range of networking and information sessions during Maroondah Business Week should…