Tag: maroondah council
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ALGA and the Maroondah Mobility Expo: Empowering the Community
I will be tabling my report but would like to elaborate further on two items, those being the National General Assembly of Local Government and the Maroondah Mobility Expo. From the 26th through to the 30th of November I along with Cr. Gurr and Cr. Willmott participated in the National General Assembly of local government…
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Precinct Plans – Ringwood Town Centre
The precinct plans for the Ringwood Town Centre were passed at this evening’s council meeting. The passing of these plans will establish a clear framework for the future development of the Ringwood Town Centre and as such will facilitate investment and employment growth within Ringwood. The plans, which broadly cover the area bound by Ringwood…
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Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau
The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) provides support, referral services and advice to people that require financial or legal assistance through offices located in both Ringwood and Croydon. The Ringwood and Croydon offices are overseen by a committee of management which meets on monthly basis, I have been a committee member of the Maroondah Citizens…
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EVRC International Volunteer Day Luncheon
As part of the International Day for Volunteers, the Eastern Volunteers Resource Centre (EVRC) to celebrated the occasion and recognised its own volunteers with a volunteer day luncheon held at Federation Estate. The EVRC recently celebrated its 30th anniversary and its continued success is only possible through its ongoing volunteer base. It was therefore fitting…
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Mayoral Election and Committees for 2007
Tonight Maroondah Council held its statutory meeting for the election of the mayor and council representatives on committees. To increase the level of transparency an open election was held and Councillor Maureen Naylor lost the bid for mayor against Councillor Peter Gurr, with three votes versus four. While I did vote for Councillor Naylor due…
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Maroondah HomeBiz Christmas 'Office Party'
Maroondah HomeBiz’s Christmas ‘Office Party’ provides home based businesses with the opportunity to enjoy a Christmas function amongst other home based business owners. Tonight’s HomeBizz Christmas function held at the All Smiles Cafe located at the Ringwood Golf Course continued Maroondah HomeBiz’s tradition of providing a friendly and supportive environment for home-based businesses. Just as…
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Discussing Maroondah's Mobility Expo on Eastern FM
Eastern FM, available at frequency 98.1, is a community radio station that covers Melbourne’s outer east. On the first Friday of each month Eastern FM has a radio segment with Maroondah City Council to publicise upcoming events or issues. Eastern FM’s studio is based at Wyreena Community in Hull Road, Croydon. This morning I, along…
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National General Assembly of Local Government
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is the national body that represents the 673 councils within Australia. ALGA was formed as a federation of state and territory associations such as the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) and other state or territory local council organisations. As a national body, ALGA is suitably poised to advocate on…
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Maroondah Leader: Expo offers latest in mobility technology
The Maroondah Leader has reported on the upcoming Maroondah Mobility Access Expo, which will be held at Federation Estate on Tuesday the 5th of December. The event is an initiative of the Maroondah Scoot Wheel ‘n’ Move working group and will feature several information sessions and opportunities to meet independent living providers and support organisations.…