Tag: Maroondah
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Maroondah Art Gallery – Sidney Nolan and Claire Bridge's transit lounge
The Maroondah Art Gallery, located within Maroondah Federation Estate in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, is Maroondah’s premiere art exhibition space and features a wide variety of artists and artwork. Tonight the Maroondah Art Gallery launched two exhibitions, including a collection of works by Sidney Nolan and local artist Claire Bridge. The Sidney Nolan collection entitled ‘a…
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Tour of Maroondah’s Community Facilities – Ringwood
The council tour of community facilities continued this evening to include several community and leisure facilities located within Ringwood. The first destination was the Karralyka Centre, which is Maroondah’s home to theatre and the performing arts. The Karralyka Centre also serves as a performance space to local groups and schools and also provides function rooms…
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The Economy and You – Maroondah Business Lunch
Maroondah Council holds regular business events to discuss topics relevant to the business community and to encourage networking among the many businesses situated within the municipality. Today’s business lunch held at the Karralyka Centre, featured Matthew Hassan, Westpac’s Chief Economist, who discussed the latest economic trends amid the continuing global economic uncertainty. Matthew discussed the…
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Scoot Wheel n Move – representing people with mobility aids
Scoot Wheel and Move is a local community group under the auspices of Eastern Access Community Health. The group aims to improve accessibility within Maroondah, particularly for people that use mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters and walking frames. Today’s meeting discussed Maroondah’s recently adopted Principal Pedestrian Network, with members supporting the need for more…
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Picnic in the Park – Cheong Park
Maroondah Council’s Picnic in the Park provides an opportunity for local residents to explore the many parks and reserves that exist within the municipality. Today’s Picnic in the Park was located at Cheong Park in Eastfield Road, South Croydon and included a barbecue and festivities to coincide with the unveiling of new kitchen facilities for…
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Maroondah Journal: Transport priorities outlined
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the council’s transport priorities, which will be advocated through the Eastern Transport Coalition, which includes Melbourne’s seven outer eastern councils. The Eastern Transport Coalition represents one million residents within Melbourne’s outer east and provides a united council voice for public transport advocacy within the region. Specifically Maroondah’s priorities include…