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There is no more congenial place to gather a community together than a local neighbourhood park. Over the last two years, Council has organised eight…

A Youth Advisory Group scheme is about to be expanded, offering training and skills development to young people, following the success of a pilot group.…

With the introduction of Compulsory Competitive Tendering in Victoria, it is essential for Councils to evaluate the level of service they are offering. Maroondah has…

Taking 20 frail and elderly people away on a four day excursion may not sound like the most practical way to look after their needs.…

Situated in a picturesque bush garden adjacent to the Civic Offices in Ringwood is one of the City’s great assets, the Karralyka Centre. Designed by…

Amalgamation in 1994 coupled with the introduction of Compulsory Competitive Tendering gave Maroondah Leisure, the business unit created to manage the City’s major recreational facilities,…

Maroondah has six major waterways and several lakes, all providing aesthetic and recreational amenity. In the past, some have suffered through failure to recognise these…

Housed in one of Maroondah’s oldest homes is the Wyreena Centre. Here residents can meet and join in an enormous variety of activities ranging from…

A scheme to provide indigenous Australians with work skills and employment, the Community Development Employment Projects (CDEP) Scheme, has proved to be a valuable resource…

With the Senate again rejecting the Federal Government’s Wik Legislation, John Howard can now instigate proceedings to resolve this deadlock between the Houses by calling…

Each edition we feature the views of a State Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Margaret Vigants, President, Local Government Association of…

A decision by Laidley Shire to stage its own ‘Laidley Games’ has proved a winner for the rural community, bringing visitors, entertainment, new economic opportunities,…