Tag: ringwood station
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Maroondah Leader: Trains unreliable
The Maroondah Leader has reported on the decline in reliability for trains serving Maroondah through the Belgrave and Lilydale lines. Cr Alex Makin said the lack of services left passengers waiting up to 30 minutes to get from Croydon to Ringwood. While peak-hour services continue to suffer from reliability issues, there is also a lack…
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The Ringwood Chamber of Commerce – February meeting
The Ringwood Chamber of Commerce and Industry is Ringwood’s main trader group, representing its members on matters relating to commerce in Ringwood. Tonight’s meeting included an update on development projects within Ringwood, including the long awaited redevelopment of Eastland. While some commercial development is taking place, the catalyst for Ringwood’s transformation will occur with the…
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Media Release: Join in the Australia Day festivities
Australia Day in Maroondah is again shaping as a fun-filled affair with a range of activities on offer for the entire family. The action gets under way at 9.30am at Ringwood Lake Soundshell with a flag raising ceremony to mark the national day. Councillor Alex Makin suggested residents to head on down and enjoy a…
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Conclusion of the 2010 Mayoral Year
This evening Maroondah City Council held its Statutory Meeting, whereby the Mayor is elected for the 2011 Council Year. While I have enjoyed the challenges experienced throughout this year I chose not to seek re-nomination as Mayor and Cr Tony Dib has been unanimously elected as Mayor for the oncoming Council year. Maroondah is truly…
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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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Handing over Council’s Petition calling for the redevelopment of Ringwood Station
Maroondah City Council’s petition calling for the upgrade of Ringwood Station into an accessible, safe and integrated transport interchange concluded today with the handing over of copies of the petition to representatives of the Australian Labor Party, the Victorian Liberal Party and the Victorian Greens. Throughout this afternoon I handed copies of the petition to…
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Media Release: Final call for commitment for Ringwood Station upgrade
Maroondah City Council has issued a final call to all political parties to commit to the redevelopment of Ringwood Station into a safe, accessible and integrated transport interchange. “Both the Greens and Liberal parties have listened to the concerns expressed by the Maroondah community regarding the urgent need to upgrade Ringwood Station within the term…
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Media Release: Maroondah Festival bigger and better than ever
This year’s Maroondah Festival was a huge success, with seven hours of entertainment enjoyed by the Maroondah community on Sunday 7 November at Town Park in Croydon. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin said the threat of stormy weather wasn’t enough to the keep more than 30,000 people from attending the 21st Maroondah Festival. In fact…
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Media Release: Support grows for Ringwood Station upgrade
Maroondah City Council is delighted that the Greens and Liberal parties have listened to the community’s concerns with both of them pledging to upgrade Ringwood Station within the term of the next government. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin said Council will continue its advocacy campaign leading into the state election in the hope the Labor…
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Media Release: State funding commitment essential for Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure
Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin has confirmed Council’s major project for funding at the forthcoming State election. “The proposed Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure is the number one funding priority for Council as an essential piece of community and Council infrastructure,” said Cr Makin. “As a State Government designated Central Activities District, Ringwood is enjoying…