Tag: safety
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EastLink Open Day
After the Ringwood Spiders Game I attended the EastLink Open Day and walked through both of the tunnels. While there is no doubt that EastLink is an impressive project, it is a shame that the Government neglected the opportunity to substantially invest in public transport as part of the road project. It is common practice…
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The Launch of Youth Voice
Youth Voice aims to develop a working group sourced from Maroondah schools and community groups to produce a Youth Magazine and provide a voice for students and younger people within Maroondah. The project was launched at Ringwood Secondary College through an online interactive forum which allowed schools across Victoria to participate. A number of topics…
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Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee – discussing the Ringwood Transit City
The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee includes a number of external agencies which advise council on health and safety initiatives within the municipality and provide feedback on council’s direction and policies. Today’s meeting included a presentation on the Ringwood Transit City to provide committee members with an update on the planning undertaken…
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Ringwood Rotary and Beyond Blue – Forum on depression
This evening after a council briefing session I attended a forum hosted by Ringwood Rotary and facilitated by Beyond Blue in regard to depression. While it was unfortunate that I could only attend the latter part of the session, it was most informative in providing information and raising awareness about the symptoms of depression and…
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Maroondah Business Expansion and Retention Program
Loughnan’s Hill Ward, which includes the commercial and retail centre of Ringwood, as well as the industrial areas along Heatherdale and Canterbury Road, includes a diverse range of businesses that provide goods and services to our community. It is important for any municipality to have a strong business sector so that we can provide local…
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Media Release: Pet registrations due
Did you know that April is the most important month of the year for pet owners? Councillor Alex Makin said Thursday 10 April is the date by which every responsible pet owner must register their dogs and cats over the age of three months. “By registering your pets you are ensuring they can be returned…
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First Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee for 2008
The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee has resumed for 2008 and provides an opportunity to discuss projects that will enhance life within Maroondah. Items discussed this morning included the Bayswater North Renewal Project and the cooperation that exists between Victoria Police and Connex to prevent rock throwing incidents from occurring. Council’s education…
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Maroondah Partners Health, Safety and Wellbeing committee for 2008
The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee provides an opportunity to address issues relating to the safety of the Maroondah community. The committee includes representation from council, as well as external agencies and service providers, including the Department of Human Services, Victoria Police, Connex and Eastern Volunteers, providing a wealth of knowledge in…
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Maroondah Journal: Cr stripped of duties 'hurts community'
Divisions within Maroondah City Council are clearly apparent with four councillors (Les Willmott, Peter Gurr, Tony Dib and Natalie Thomas) continuing to deny Cr. Jo-anne Taylor from council’s committee appointments. The Maroondah Journal has reported on this abhorrent act and the lack of debate that surrounded the motion to review: Cr Alex Makin called for…
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Media Release: Visit one of these sites for Clean Up Australia Day
Spend an hour or two at one of the registered Clean Up Australia Day sites in the City of Maroondah and help to ‘Clean up Maroondah’ on Clean Up Australia Day, Sunday 2 March. Councillor Alex Makin said Council and community coordinators would gladly welcome extra pairs of hands on the day. “Maroondah City Council…