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Maroondah Leader: Groups unite to help drinkers

Jul 13, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Victorian Early Intervention Pilot Program (VEIPP) is a combined Victoria Police, Department of Health, Eastern Access Community Health and Turning Point initiative that seeks to provide a holistic to combating alcohol abuse by young people in Maroondah. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the program which is being piloted within the City of Maroondah:…

Maroondah Leader: Maroondah a low-rating council

Jul 6, 2010

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in Business Community, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA

The Municipal of Victoria (MAV) is the peak body representing local government and recently compiled the results of Council rates and the impact is has on residents. As reported through the Maroondah Leader, Maroondah has the seventh lowest rates and charges in Victoria and returning the budget to surplus will reduce rating pressures in future…

Maroondah Leader: 13,000 sign petition

Jun 29, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Eastern Transport Coalition consists of Melbourne’s seven outer eastern and launched a petition last year to collectively call on the State Government to provide public transport improvements across Melbourne’s eastern region. The petition was recently presented to Martin Pakula, as the Minster for Public Transport and calls on all political parties to commit to the following: A full…

Maroondah Leader: Councillors enliven proceedings

Jun 29, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah Councillors recently conducted a workshop designed to improve the proceedings of public meetings and improve the transparency of Council. These changes began at the June Council meeting and will provide debate and insight into the decisions that are being made by Council. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the move was a result of a…

Maroondah Leader: Call for new rail action

Jun 22, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Leader this week ran a feature on the plans for the Ringwood Central Activities District, outlining the plans for the transformation of Ringwood into a vibrant, accessible and sustainable urban centre. Ultimately this vision require cooperation across all levels of Government and the redevelopment of Ringwood Station is one area where a State Government commitment…

Maroondah Leader: Pavilion a step-up for sports clubs

Jun 15, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Leader has reported on the opening of the new Pavilion at Glen Park, which is home to the East Ringwood Junior Football Club and South Croydon Cricket Club. The project was managed through Council and funded through a $500,000 Federal grant. Maroondah Mayor said the building also incorporated some green features. “The new…

Maroondah Leader: Cash goes fairway

Jun 15, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

Council recently renovated the Club rooms at the Dorset Golf Course through combined State and Federal funding. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the results of the project, which received $295,000 from the Federal Government and $56,000 from Coucil. Mayor Alex Makin said the revamp was a “marked improvement.” The project included a redesign of…

Maroondah Leader: banking on pokies

Jun 8, 2010

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alex

in Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

There is ongoing concern regarding the City of Maroondah having the highest ratio of poker machines within Metropolitan Melbourne. The State Government recently auctioned poker machine licences, whereby bids could be submitted for entitlements to take effect from 2012. While this process will see a reduction in poker machines from 860 to 770, there is still significant concern…

Maroondah Leader: Pokies hotspot

May 18, 2010

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alex

in Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Despite ongoing Council concerns, the City of Maroondah now has the highest proportion of poker machines on a per capita basis for people aged over 18 years old. This high proportion of poker machines has resulted in gamblers losing over $68 million dollars over the past financial year. The Maroondah Leader has reported on these…

Maroondah Leader: Ignored yet again

May 11, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

One of the key priorities for the Maroondah City Council and our community is the complete redevelopment of Ringwood Station so that it becomes a safe, accessible and integrated transport interchange. While the State Government is planning to begin works on the bus interchange and station forecourt in July, no commitment has been received for…

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