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Media Releases 2009
November 2009
4 November 2009- Celebrating Monash Youth In Action
Monash Youth and Family Services (MYFS) is throwing a party in the courtyard at Clayton Community Centre on 24 November to celebrate Council's newly adopted Action Plan for Young People. more
October 2009
28 October 2009- Monash Allocates $1,713,632 In Community Grants
The City of Monash has awarded $1,713,632 worth of community grants to provide funding to 194 groups, organisations and local emerging artists for projects in 2010 that will involve and benefit the Monash community. more - New Members Sought For Council Groups
The City of Monash is looking for passionate and energetic young and older people who want to contribute to the community by joining the Monash Young Persons Reference Group (MYPRG) and the Older Persons Reference Group (OPRG). more
- Monash A Top Recycler In Victoria
The new Sustainability Victoria Local Government Annual Survey was released last week and it ranked the City of Monash in the top 5% of councils for the highest recyclables diversion rate in the state. more
- Rock N' Roll High School - A Time Honoured Tradition
In the time honoured tradition of The Ramones, who famously rocked the halls of academia in the 1979 film 'Rock And Roll High School', Ashwood Secondary College is set to shake, rattle and roll with five local bands performing live on Friday, 23 October. more
- Enlist and Get Fit at the MARC BOOTCAMP
With summer just weeks away, it's a fantastic time to get in shape by enlisting in Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre's BootMARC Program. more
- Monash Sets The Stage For New Youth Theatre Project
Monash Youth and Family Services (MYFS) is launching a dramatic new Youth Theatre Project for young people who have an interest in the arts and who want to assist with staging a live theatre production. more - Sky Is The Limit For National Youth Week Events
The sky is the limit for young event organisers with creative ideas to share during National Youth Week. more
- Sporting Good Fun At Ashwood Festival
The Ashwood Chadstone Family Fun Day is all set to kick off the festival season in Monash with a jam-packed entertainment program including Freestyle Football and Footbag Clinics. more - Council Adopts Preferred Rating Strategy
The final phase of Monash's rating strategy review has commenced with Council adopting Capital Improved Value (CIV) as the preferred option for rating at its meeting last night. more
- Kids and Parents Come to Play at Children's Week in Monash
Children and their families will come out to play during National Children's Week, 24 - 30 October at family friendly events across the City of Monash. more
September 2009
30 September 2009- 'Body In The Library' & Historic Cemetery Tour
Mystery lovers and crime writing fans will find thrills and chills at Monash libraries in October at the fifth annual 'Body In The Library' lecture series. more
- Easy Access For All At MARC
Local care providers and families who frequent the award-winning Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) have embraced accessibility improvements to the leisure facility. more
- Monash Residents Prepare For Fire Action Week
With the start of the fire season only one month away, Monash City Council is urging residents to prepare by participating in Fire Action Week activities between 11 and 18 October. more
- Monash Council to Launch New Action Plan at Annual Disability Forum
Monash City Council will launch the new Disability Access and Inclusion Framework and Action Plan 2009-2013 at the annual Monash Disability Forum on 6 October. more - Building A Stronger Clayton
The Clayton Community Strengthening Project is looking for passionate local residents who want to help created a plan to shape the Clayton area. more
- Good Safe Fun For Community Safety Month
Monash residents are invited to join 'Walktober' in Jells Park or attend an event at the Seniors Week Festival and the Ashwood Chadstone Fun Day to learn how to stay safe all year round as part of Community Safety Month in October. more
- Holmesglen Student Wins Monash Film Festival
Holmesglen TAFE film student, Matt Pastor was last night announced the winner of Best Film at the 2009 Monash Youth Film Festival LIGHTS!CAMERA!SHORTS! at the Village Cinemas in Glen Waverley. more
- Deputy Mayor Awarded Prestigious Scholarship
Deputy Mayor, Charlotte Baines has won a $5,000 MAV scholarship to attend the prestigious Cranlana Colloquium next month. more - Ripples And Journeys - New Public Art At The Civic Centre
Monash residents and visitors to the Civic Centre will soon be able to enjoy a bold and elegant new sculpture called 'Ripples and Journeys' by acclaimed Melbourne based artist Konstantin Dimopoulos. more
- Monash Residents Save More Through Less
Monash residents have replaced around 50,000 light bulbs free of charge thanks to Monash Council and LESS (Low Energy Supplies and Services.) more - Top Prizes Announced In Annual Short Story Competition
Eighty-six tales of adventure, mayhem, mystery, love and other catastrophes were recently submitted by aspiring local authors to the Monash Literature Festival's 13th annual Short Story Competition. more
- Monash Releases Health & Wellbeing Profile
Monash residents are living longer and healthier lives than the average Victorian according to a Health & Wellbeing Profile released by Monash City Council. more
- Monash Seniors Festival & Positive Ageing Lifestyles Expo
The City of Monash will celebrate the 2009 Seniors Festival with 28 events starting on Monday 28 September. more
- Monash City Council Granted Rare 'Right of Reply' in Parliament in Response to Allegations Made by Inga Peulich M.P.
History was made today when Monash City Council and three of its councillors were granted a Right of Reply in the Victorian Legislative Council in response to comments made in June by Mrs Inga Peulich MLC, Member of Parliament for Southern Eastern Metropolitan Region. more
August 2009
31 August 2009- Monash To Enforce New Tobacco Laws
Monash Council Environmental Health Officers will be out in full force ensuring compliance with new tobacco regulations that will be gradually introduced from January 2010. more
- Monash Ratepayers Have Their Say On Rates Review
Monash ratepayers have turned out in force to have their say on Council's rating strategy review, with over 500 residents contributing by phone, written submission and in person at the public information sessions held this month. more
- Better Being - Get Fit for Life at MARC
Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) is offering a new pilot program called 'Better Being' that is aimed at getting people in shape who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. more
- Minister Announces Precinct Study
Victorian Planning Minister, Justin Madden today announced a $172,700 development study for the publicly owned land in the Glen Waverley North West Precinct. more
- Recipients of the 2009 Sir John Monash Awards Announced
Last night, Monash Council presented the annual Sir John Monash Community Awards in recognition of local residents who have given outstanding service to the City and its community. more
- Monash Libraries Spring Into Gardening
Winter is coming to an end and springtime buds are beginning to burst into bloom in gardens across Monash. more
- It's Not All Rubbish!
The City of Monash will commence its annual Hard Waste and Green Waste Collection from 7 September through to 16 October. more
- Careers In The Music Industry
Monash Youth and Family Services (MYFS) is calling on all young people who want to rock the world by embarking on a career in the music industry. more
- Waleed Aly and Matthew Ricketson - In Conversation
The Monash Literature Festival will bring together two great minds for a free workshop on writing for the media. more - Monash Adopts New Action Plan For Young People
Monash City Council has adopted a new Action Plan for Young People, which provides the opportunity for youth to have an active involvement in identifying and responding to their own needs. more
- Leadership Opportunity for Local People with a Disability
The City of Monash MetroAccess Initiative is looking for expressions of interest from motivated residents with a disability who are interested in participating in the 2010 Leadership Plus Leadership Program. more - Monash Survey Focuses on Women in Business
Local businesswomen will soon have their own social network following a survey being conducted by Monash City Council. more
July 2009
28 July 2009- Community Information Sessions for Batesford Reserve Youth and Community Hub Project
The community is invited to attend information sessions in August to learn more about Monash Council's exciting project to build a youth and community hub at Batesford Reserve. more
- The Body Shop Wins Business Of The Year
The Body Shop took out top honours at the 2008-2009 Monash Business Awards presentation held last Friday at the Best Western Wheelers Hill International. more
- Hotline Service Available To Monash Ratepayers
Council has set up a Rates Information Hotline to respond to questions from residents that will aid their understanding of the changes being considered under the Rating Strategy Review. more
- Transport Petition At Civic Centre Now
The City of Monash will continue to pressure the State Government for better public transport across Melbourne's east by collecting tens of thousands of signatures on a 'Monster Petition' launched today by the Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC). more
- New Dogs Off Leash Area For Monash
The City of Monash has designated a new 14,000m2 area near the Glen Waverley Golf Course, as an additional off leash area for owners to exercise their dogs. more
- Refurbishment of 50-Metre Pool at MARC
As part of Monash City Council's investment in infrastructure and community facilities, Council is pleased to announce the commencement of a $620,000 upgrade to the outdoor 50-metre pool at Monash Aquatic & Recreation Centre. more
- Reviewing The Way Monash Rates Are Calculated
Council is currently reviewing the way rates are calculated in the City of Monash and is inviting residents to public information sessions next month to find out more about the options being considered. more - Glen Waverley Food, Wine and Music Festival
Get ready to dine, drink and dance in the streets at the inaugural Glen Waverley Food, Wine & Music Festival on Sunday 15 November. more
June 2009
29 June 2009- Tool Time At The Monash Men's Shed
The proposal for Monash to have a dedicated 'Men's Shed' is about to become a reality following a $50,000 grant from the State Government. more - Monash Mayor Joins Premier In Harmony Walk
Mayor Paul Klisaris will join the Victorian Government's Harmony Walk to reaffirm Monash's strong support for multiculturalism. more - City Of Monash Awarded For Water Wisdom
The City of Monash was awarded last week in Canberra for its commitment to sustainable freshwater management by the Oceania Secretariat of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives. more
- Community Safety Brochure Launched
As part of a continued push to improve community safety for residents of the City of Monash, Deputy Mayor Charlotte Baines today launched a new Community Safety Brochure at the Civic Centre. more
- Monash Fights Matthew Flinders In VCGR Hearing
Monash Council put up a vigorous fight this week at the Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation to oppose an application made by Matthew Flinders Taverner to install Electronic Gaming Machines above what is permitted under the State Government's regional caps limit. more
- Denton & Dyson At Monash Literature Festival
Award-winning Age cartoonist and columnist, Andrew Dyson and children's book illustrator and author, Terry Denton will be hosting illustration workshops as part of this year's Monash Literature Festival. more - Monash Presents 'Families At Work - Employment Options For People With Disabilities' Seminars
Monash City Council, with the Shire of Yarra Ranges and Melba Support Services, are hosting two free seminars on identifying and pursuing employment options for family members with a disability. more
- Lights! Camera! Shorts! Film Festival Entries Open
The fourth annual LIGHTS!CAMERA!SHORTS! Youth Film Festival is calling for short films of 15 minutes or less from young people under 25 years of age who live, work or study in the City of Monash. more - Monash Announces Environmental Winners
The greenest households, businesses, buildings and community groups in Monash were announced at the 7th annual World Environment Day Awards on 4 June. more - Oscar Winner Adam Elliott To Deliver Lecture
Academy Award winning director and internationally celebrated animator, Adam Elliott will be the keynote speaker at this year's Sir John Monash Community Lecture. more
- UPDATE - Information For The General Public For Influenza A (H1N1) Virus (Swine Flu)
The City of Monash will follow all Government directives regarding the threat of a swine flu virus outbreak in Australia. more
- Top Marks For MARC At Victorian Aquatic & Rec Awards
Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) won two awards at the Victorian Aquatic and Recreation Awards last Friday for excellence in Aquatic Programming and Group Exercise Instructor of the Year. more - Monash Wins Three Sustainable Cities Awards
The City of Monash has taken out three Sustainable Cities Awards at the annual Keep Australian Beautiful Victoria Awards last Friday night. more
- 2010 Monash Community Grants Program Announced
If you have an idea that could benefit or enrich the Monash community, Council wants to hear about it! more
May 2009
27 May 2009- Monash Joins Vemasse In Friendship Agreement
The City of Monash is proud to announce that it has entered into a friendship agreement with the people of Vemasse, East Timor-Leste, to help promote mutual respect and cooperation between the two areas. more
- Kingsway Realignment Works Now Underway
Preparation for road works has begun in Kingsway between Coleman Parade and Railway Parade North in Glen Waverley. more
- Calling All Bands! Prepare To Do Battle!
Local musicians aged 21 or under who live, work or study in the City of Monash can apply for the Battle of the Bands competition and get a chance to shine in the limelight. more
- Invitation To Monash World Environment Day Awards
The Monash Sustainable Futures Forum would like to extend an invitation to Monash residents to attend the 7th Annual World Environment Day Awards on Thursday, 4 June 2009 at 7pm at Monash Civic Centre. more
- Have Your Say On 2009/2013 Council Plan
The new draft 2009/2013 Council Plan is now available for inspection and comment. more - Monash Council First To Get Economy I.D.
Monash council is the first municipality in Australia to register its economic footprint online! The ground breaking online profile is the first of it's kind in Australia and is likely to be adopted by other Councils. more - Budget Priority For Projects & Improvements In Monash
Priority projects for the 2009/2010 proposed budget for the City of Monash include the redevelopment and opening of the new Oakleigh Aquatic Centre, design of the Glen Waverley multi-storey car park, construction of the Batesford Reserve Youth and Community Hub and the completion of Electra Reserve in Ashwood. more
- Free Career Advice For The New Economic Climate From Monash Libraries
For those who are thinking of embarking on a new career path in 2009 or perhaps returning to work after a period of absence, Monash Public Library Service is holding three free workshops designed to assist with job searching. more
- Monash Council Receives $4 Milllion Federal Grant for Batesford Reserve Youth and Community Hub
The City of Monash has received a $4 million Federal Government grant to proceed with Council's plan for a youth and community hub at Batesford Reserve. more
April 2009
30 April 2009- BASS For Teenage Boys
Teenage boys between the ages of 13 and 15 can sometimes experience problems with anger management and social skills, but a program called BASS can help. more
- Special Immunisation Session For 4-Year Olds
The City of Monash is offering a special immunisation session just for 4-year olds on Wednesday 13th May from 5 to 7 pm at the Glen Waverley Community Centre. more
- 2009 Monash Literature Festival Celebrates Australian Writers
Internationally famed Australian author Morris Gleitzman will officially launch the 2009 Monash Literature Festival with a chat and literary tales at the Monash Civic Centre, 293 Springvale Road on Thursday, 28 May. more
- Dogs Best In Backyards
You can protect your dog and your neighbours by keeping your dog in the backyard. more
- Operation Oakleigh On The Critical List
Operation Oakleigh is a City of Monash initiative to get Oakleigh off the critical rubbish and litter list and issue in a new era of clean for residents, commuters, shoppers and traders. more
- Have Your Say On Student Accommodation
Monash City Council invites you to 'Have Your Say' on the Draft Guide to Student Accommodation in Monash. more - 'Frog Bog' Will Be Jumping In Napier Park!
Napier Park will soon be a more habitable home to frogs and other amphibians, bird and animal wildlife thanks to the creation of a new 'frog bog' developed as part of the Living Links project by Monash City Council. more
- Municipal Early Years Plan 2009-2012
The City of Monash is a great place for children to live, grow and develop and it aims to become even better with the announcement of the second Municipal Early Years Plan for 2009 - 2012. more
- Wheelers Hill Teenager Wins Youth Week Photo Award
Sixteen-year-old Christina Maniatakis of Wheelers Hill was last night announced the winner of Natural Confidence, A Positive Body Image Digital Photography Competition and Exhibition at the launch of National Youth Week 2009. more
- Clayton Community Centre Takes The Cake
The celebration of the Clayton Community Centre's first birthday is kicking off from at 11am on Tuesday, 7 April. more
March 2009
25 March 2009- Monash Invites Feedback On Brandon Park Activity Centre
Monash City Council is inviting residents to view new plans for the development of the Brandon Park Major Activity Centre (BPMAC) and submit their feedback to the Council. more
- Monash Launches Interfaith Gathering
Deputy Mayor, Charlotte Baines launched the Monash Interfaith Gathering at the Civic Centre during Cultural Diversity Week, which is celebrated annually from 16 to 22 March. more - Council Invests $3 Million in a Sustainable Future
To help promote a sustainable future for the Monash community, Council last year invested more than $3 million in environmentally friendly products such as recycled paper and garbage bins. more
- Mulgrave Fun Day Just Around The Corner
The final event on the Monash festival calendar, the Mulgrave Family Fun Day, will be held at Wellington Reserve on Saturday 18 April at 11am-3pm. more
- Monash Appoints Multicultural Advisory Committee
Monash City Council has expanded its Multicultural Advisory Committee to provide advice on multicultural issues and the implementation of Council's Multicultural Framework and Action Plan. more
- Have Your Say On Monash Library Services
The City of Monash treasures it's libraries and the valuable services they deliver, so we're inviting all members of the public to share their ideas about how our libraries can best serve the community over the next three years. more
- Young Filmmaker's Premiere of 'The Family'
The City of Monash is pleased to announce the world premiere of a new film called 'The Family' which will screen at the Clayton Community Centre Theatrette on Thursday, 2 April at 6.30pm. more
- Multicultural Footy Zone at Oakleigh Festival
Richmond AFL stars will be kicking off the Oakleigh Festival at the 'Footy Zone' with giveaways, videos, skill training, demonstrations and handball competitions for footy loving festivalgoers. more
- Trial Kennedy Rocks 'Back To The Festival 2'
Back in Melbourne after a national tour, Australia's hottest new rock band, Trial Kennedy will headline the ninth annual Glen Waverley Youth Music and Skate Festival on 29 March at Central Reserve from 11am to 5pm. more
February 2009
26 February 2009- Funding Boost For Youth Groups At Jordanville
The Activate program, based at the newly renovated Jordanville Community Centre, has received a boost with Council securing a further three years funding to continue offering outreach services in the area. more
- Get SNAP-Happy At Oakleigh Community Festival!
Aspiring shutterbugs of all ages and abilities are invited to join in and get snap-happy at the Oakleigh Community Festival SNAPfest! 09 at Warrawee Park, from noon until 6pm on Sunday 15 March. more - Rovers, Chefs, Footy & Bandblasts At Oakleigh Festival
This year's Oakleigh Community Festival will be held at Warrawee Park, from noon until 6pm on Sunday 15 March and will feature roving performance artists, multicultural cooking demonstrations, a photography competition and Bandstand Bandblast Stage. more
- Making Bus Stops More Accessible
The City of Monash plans to make bus travel easier for people with a disability by upgrading 116 bus stops throughout the city. more - Taking Council To The People
Monash City Council will be holding three public meetings, in Clayton, Oakleigh and Mulgrave as part of the 'Taking Council To The People' initiative. more - Monash Celebrates 'A Taste Of Harmony'
As part of Cultural Diversity Week, residents will have the opportunity to sample delicious foods from across our diverse community. more - Wanted: Fair Trade Steering Committee Members
Monash City Council has decided to support a fair deal for disadvantaged producers in developing countries and is calling for nominations from local community residents who wish to be part of Monash's 'Fair Trade Steering Group'. more - Waverley Baseball Named Club Of The Year
The Waverley Baseball Club was last night named the 2008 City of Monash Club of the Year at a ceremony held at the Monash Civic Centre. more
- Positive Body Image Digital Photography Competition And Exhibition 2009
Monash City Council and the State Government have joined forces to help fund the Monash Young Persons Reference Group's first major event, Natural Confidence Positive Body Image Digital Photography Competition and Exhibition. more
- Free Advocacy Course With Dr George
The City of Monash has joined forces with Knox City Council and the Shire of Yarra Ranges to host a free four-session advocacy course for people with a disability. more - Oakleigh Pool Redevelopment Swimming Along
Mayor Paul Klisaris says construction is well underway on pools at the $9.21 million redevelopment of the Oakleigh Aquatic & Recreation Centre in Park Road. more - Monash Tree Pruning In March And April
Every year council inspects and prunes over 100,000 street trees on an annual cycle as part of regular scheduled maintenance. more
- Are Barking Dogs Driving You Barking Mad?
Over 13,500 dogs are registered pets in the City of Monash, and they provide great companionship and rewards for their owners. However, dogs can be annoying to neighbours if they develop bad barking habits. more - Monash Rolls Up Its Sleeves For Clean Up Australia Day
Volunteers across Monash will be rolling up their sleeves and pitching in to be part of Clean Up Australia Day on 1 March. more
- Fundraising Begins For Bushfire Victims
City of Monash Mayor, Paul Klisaris has expressed, on behalf of Council and the community, his deepest regret for the tragic loss of life and devastation caused by the Victorian bushfires and committed the Council's full support for the victims. more - Boomers Set to Boom in Monash
Stand by for a Baby Boomer invasion of the new post-work stage in the lifecycle. That's one of the preliminary findings of a study on the outlook for Baby Boomers in the City of Monash being completed by KPMG's demographer Bernard Salt. more
- Chinese New Year & Lantern Festival
The inaugural Chinese New Year & Lantern Festival at Glen Waverley attracted record number of festival goers on Sunday, 8 February with an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 people enjoying the celebrations. more - Erasing Graffiti In The City Of Monash
The City of Monash has received two grants totalling $22,396 from the Department of Justice for the Clayton Shopping Centre Graffiti Removal Initiative and the Traders in Monash Against Graffiti projects. more
- Statement From Monash Mayor, Paul Klisaris Re: Advice For Assisting With Bushfire Recovery Efforts
While the emergency services continue to fight and contain bushfires across Victoria, Monash Council is working alongside recovery services and outreach programs in providing assistance. more - Have Your Say On Local Road Management
As part of maintaining Monash's 715 kilometres of local roads, Council is inviting the community to have their say during a review of the Road Management Plan. more
- Mulch Ado About Recycled Organic Gardens
The star of SBS Television's Vasili's Garden Show will launch this year's Healthy and Sustainable Garden program at the Clayton Community Festival on 22 February. more
- Car Park Expansion For Oakleigh
Work has commenced on a new car park in Atkinson Street Oakleigh that will expand the existing car park to 100 spaces. more
- Italian Not Lost In Monash Translation
Monash City Council has ensured that services to Italian residents will not be lost in translation after unanimously voting to publish the Council newsletter 'The Monash Bulletin' in Italian. more
January 2009
28 January 2009- Join In The Carnivale At Clayton
Three entertainment stages will bring Clayton alive during the seventh annual Clayton Community Festival on Sunday 22 February. more
- Emergency Services Ready As Heatwave Hits
Local peak emergency services agencies stand ready to support Victorians through the state's longest and hottest heatwave in more than a century. more - Have Your Say On Monash's Future
Residents will be able to have their say on the future of Monash at local festivals this summer. more
- $750k Upgrade To Waverley Netball Centre
The Waverley Netball Centre has been given a $750,000 makeover with new accessibility features, improvements and extensions throughout the facility. more
- $30,000 Grant For Batesford Reserve Project
The City of Monash has received a $30,000 State Government grant to work in partnership with local groups in exploring a proposal for an extension of the newly refurbished Jordanville Community Centre at Batesford Reserve. more
- Chinese New Year & Lantern Festival For Monash
An award-winning Lion Dance, performed on top of 1.8m poles, will play a starring role at next month's inaugural Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival in Glen Waverley. more - Brickmakers Park Revamp Completed
The second and final stage of the $180,000 revegetation of Brickmakers Park in Oakleigh is now complete with four new lakeside garden areas, additional Lilydale topping pathways and ornamental rockwork. more
- Monash Celebrates Australia Day
Preparations are underway for the traditional Australia Day flag raising ceremony and citizenship ceremony to be held at Monash Civic Centre in Glen Waverley on 26 January. more
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