Month: May 2010
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MAV State Council Meeting – May 2010
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is the peak body representing local government across Victoria and advocates on behalf of the sector. The MAV holds two State Council meetings each year, where motions are debated to influence the policies and activities of the organisation. As the current Mayor I am also Maroondah’s MAV representative, meaning that I…
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Thank You Function for Red Cross Calling
Red Cross Calling is an annual event held between the 1st and 31st of March, which supports the Red Cross, an apolitical and secular organisation that supports humanity efforts across the world. Maroondah has several committed divisions of Red Cross, which support Red Cross Calling each year through doorknocking and raising funds. This evening, along…
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Development in Maroondah – Business Networking Event
Maroondah City Council holds regular events for the business community to provide information on Council’s policies and future trends. This evening we hosted an information session on the Ringwood Central Activities District to provide an update on plans for the revitalisation of Ringwood. As the Mayor of Maroondah, I introduced the session and provided an…
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Maroondah celebrates National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week is held between the 27th of May and the 3rd of June and aims to foster mutual respect and wellbeing between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. Maroondah celebrates Reconciliation Week through an official launch, which was held today to acknowledge National Sorry Day on the 26th of May. National Sorry Day was formed…
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Media Release: A nod to Maroondah’s Red Cross volunteers
Maroondah’s Red Cross Calling volunteers will tonight (26 May) be received in the Council chambers during a special function in recognition of their charity work. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin, will meet the volunteers to thank them for their fundraising efforts during the 2010 Red Cross Calling campaign in March. “Volunteers make a vital…
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Media Release: Mullum Mullum Reserve fencing application approved
Council has this week granted conditional approval for the construction of a permanent fence along the length of the Mullum Mullum Road frontage of Mullum Mullum Reserve in North Ringwood. The application by Norwood Football Club to construct the fence was approved during Monday night’s (24 May) Council meeting. The club cited a number of…
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Delegates’ Report: Dawn Service, youth projects, community facilities and recognising our natural environment
On the 25th of April I attended the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Ringwood Clocktower along with Councillors Ann Fraser, Nora Lamont and Natalite Thomas. The Dawn Service is facilitated by the Ringwood RSL and I would like to congratulate them on their ongoing involvement and for catering to the growing crowds that gather…
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Accessibility groups discussing public transport issues
The Disability Action Group Eastern Region (DAGER) is a community based group focused on improving accessibility within Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, including the City of Maroondah. The group meets on a monthly basis and often has guest speakers at its meetings. This morning the group held a combined meeting with Scoot Wheel n Move, a community group which…
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Ringwood Croquet Club – Celebration of court works
The Ringwood Croquet Club is part of the Jubilee Park Sporting Precinct and offers both social and competitive croquet. This afternoon I attended the Club to join the celebrations of their court resurfacing works and kitchen renovations. The Club undertook these court renovations through Council’s third/third/third grants program, which provides funding for infrastructure projects on…