News
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Community survey leaders
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…
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Older citizens getting out and about
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.…
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World class venue in Melbourne’s East
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…
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First class leisure service
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,…
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Reclaiming waterways
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…
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Broadcasting local events at Wyreena
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…
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Councils benefit from employment scheme
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…
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Editorial
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…
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President’s comment
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…
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Local games win State tourism award
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,…
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Tourist Centre dedicated to ‘our song’
No other country in the world is more readily identified by a single song than is Australia by Waltzing Matilda. Recognised as the unofficial national…
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Sunset concerts unite community
Adesire to provide cultural activity for its community and to raise the profile of an underutilised community resource prompted the City of Cockburn in Western…
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