Tag: maroondah council
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Maroondah Italian Senior Citizens Luncheon
This afternoon the Maroondah Italian Senior Citizens Club, one of Maroondah’s larger senior associations, provided an end of year celebration for its members. The lunch held at La Porchetta in Heathmont provided an opportunity for members to reflect on the current year and look forward to 2007. I wish Maroondah’s Italian Senior Citizens Club all…
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Eastern Transport Coalition: Planning the agenda for 2007
A strategic planning session to manage next year’s activities was conducted for tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting, which marked the final meeting for 2006. The Eastern Transport Coalition has had considerable success this year, with the council advocacy body being able to secure the abolition of zone three and improvements to bus services. These successes…
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MAV Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Group
The MAV Transport and Infrastructure Group is focusing on three areas for 2007: Federal funding for Transport; Freight and rail infrastructure; Infrastructure issues related to growth. Working groups have been established to focus on each of the specific issues and I am within the Federal funding for transport group. The MAV Transport and Infrastructure Advisory…
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Maroondah Heritage Senior Citizens Club end of year luncheon
This afternoon I was invited to attend the Maroondah Heritage Senior Citizens end of year luncheon. Maroondah Heritage Senior Citizens is based at Federation Estate in Ringwood and provide regular day trips, card games, singing and other forms of entertainment for Maroondah’s senior citizens. Maroondah Heritage Senior Citizens, like other senior citizens clubs, provides a…
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Heatherdale Community Action Group (HCAG) End of Year Celebrations for 2006
The Heatherdale Community Action Group (HCAG) has had a tremendously successful year through forging ongoing dialogue between residents, council and myself as the ward councillor for Loughnan’s Hill (which includes the eastern side of Heatherdale Road). In particular the successful prosecution of Southern Rocycling for violations of the Health Act and the Planning and Environment…
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Outer East Citizens Advocacy (OECA) End of Year Function for 2006
The Outer East Citizens Advocacy (OECA) provides support and referral services for people with disabilities and the elderly. Based in Greenwood Avenue, OECA held its end of year celebrations with a barbeque. The strength and vitality of a community is only as strong as its volunteers and OECA in roles such as supporting the Maroondah…
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Ringwood Chamber of Commerce: End of year function for 2006
The Ringwood Chamber of Commerce held its end of year function at O’Connors Restaurant in Ringwood North. Throughout this year the Ringwood Chamber of Commerce has been actively involved in the planning for the Ringwood Transit City and it is encouraging to see that businesses in Ringwood want the best possible outcome for Ringwood. 2007…
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Maroondah Leader: basic skills at clinic for skaters
The Ringwood Skatepark has been an overwhelming success and as a result Maroondah City Council is providing free skate clinics designed to teach 12 to 16 year olds the skills necessary to safety enjoy skateboarding. Councillor Alex Makin said an accredited skateboard coach would help those looking to start skating or others wanting to brush…
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Maroondah Journal: Mayoral flap – Peter Gurr voted in as leader at 'open' election
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the events surrounding Maroondah’s mayoral election, where for the first time in Maroondah’s history there was an open process for the position of mayor. A dispute about the openness and accountability of Maroondah Council spilled into the council chamber last week as two councillors battled for the mayoral position.…