Month: June 2008
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Scoot Wheel n Move – discussing the workshop findings
Today’s Scoot Wheel n Move meeting discussed the future direction of the group, including the possibility of involving Eastern Access Community Health (EACH) as an auspice for the group. While Scoot Wheel n Move has operated under the umbrella of Maroondah City Council, increased autonomy would strengthen the group’s ability to advocate for accessibility improvements,…
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Ringwood Historical Society meeting – discussing the architecture of Ringwood
Tonight’s Ringwood Historical Society meeting included two topics, with the first speaker discussing the evolution of cameras followed by an examination of the historical architecture within Ringwood. Greg Wade, a member of the society, displayed an impressive amount of historical cameras and traced the evolution of photography and film. Greg covered the early cameras, through…
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The refugee experience: a celebration of culture
This afternoon EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon hosted a presentation facilitated by the Migrant Information Centre and the Blackburn Language School to celebrate the Burmese culture introduced by refugees from the Chin, Karen and Zomi communities. Democracy in Burma ended in 1962 and while elections were held in 1990 the results were not recognised by…
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Eastern councils united in the call for public transport improvements
As the Deputy Chair of the Eastern Transport Coalition I accompanied the Mayors of the eastern region in the signing of a letter calling on the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition to attend the upcoming public transport summit on the 4th of July and to commit to improving public transport services and infrastructure…
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Hope City Mission Charity Auction and Dinner
Hope City Mission was established in late 2004 to provide support for people in need through empowering positive change. The organisation, which is a registered charity, changed its name to Hope City Mission in March 2008 and was formerly known as Croydon Community Care. Hope City Mission extends the delivery of emergency relief, by also…
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Eastern Transport Coalition: Planning for the public transport summit
This evening’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting focused on the public transport summit planned for the 4th of July. This public transport summit will focus on the infrastructure needs of Melbourne’s outer eastern suburbs and will include presentations on Doncaster rail, Rowville rail as well as Ringwood Station and the Belgrave/Lilydale lines. While rising petrol prices…
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Civic Reception for Ringwood Cricket Club
The Ringwood Cricket Club based at Jubilee Park was formed in the late 1800s and fields four sides in Victorian Premier Cricket, as well as sides within the Eastern Cricket Association and the Ringwood and District Cricket Association. A civic reception was held this evening to commemorate the success of the Ringwood Cricket Club and…
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Maroondah Journal: Council 'fails' on climate
Maroondah Council recently passed its Budget for the 2008 and 2009 financial year with a total of $860,000 allocated to reducing greenhouse emissions. While this provides a foundation for further action in regard to greenhouse emissions council must not rest on its laurels. The Maroondah Journal has reported on Maroondah Council’s ongoing reluctance to meet…
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Ringwood After Dark
This evening I walked home from the Council meeting. While this month’s meeting was largely harmonious the walk home demonstrated how much needs to be done. As I was walking along Maroondah Highway I passed the bus stop near the Mount Dandenong Road and Maroondah Highway intersections. A lady was waiting at the bus stop…
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Delegates' Report: Reconciliation Week, engaging our youth, supporting people with disabilities and calling for an investment in public transport
While held slightly before Reconciliation Week I attended the screening of a film Liyarn Ngarn by Eastern Access Community Health on the 23rd of May. The screening was held as part of EACH’s Stage Club program at Lifeworks in Ringwood. Stage Club hosts film or life performances every third Friday and provides an opportunity for…