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Wooldridge welcomes commitment to open space in Manningham
The Member for Doncaster, Mary Wooldridge, has welcomed Victorian Coalition Government approval of Manningham Planning Amendment C86, with a specific requirement to encourage the preservation of 20 per cent of the Eastern Golf Club site as public open space.
Review of Manningham residents' needs underway
A detailed review of Health, Youth and Community Services available for Manningham residents is underway, Community Services Minister Mary Wooldridge said today.
$1 Million in Community Safety Grants Announced
The Doncaster community is being supported to improve our own safety and security through a share in $1 million in grants announced by the Coalition Government. Community Safety Fund grants of up to $10,000 have been awarded to more than 150 community organisations across Victoria, including three in Manningham.
$30,000 boost has Doncaster Sports Clubs back on the scoreboard
Fans of local football and cricket will now be able to enjoy instant game-day coverage at East Doncaster’s Zerbes Reserve thanks to the installation of a new electronic scoreboard.
Local Member for Doncaster, Mary Wooldridge joined representatives from East Doncaster Cricket Club at Zerbes Reserve to officially switch on the scoreboard; pledged during the 2010 election campaign.
Doncaster Schools sign up to cyberbullying initiative
Member for Doncaster Mary Wooldridge has announced that four schools in the Doncaster area are among the first in the state to sign up to the Victorian Coalition Government funded $10.5 million eSmart cyberbullying program. eSmart is a cybersafety program created by the Alannah and Madeline Foundation and will be available to every government school across the state and 300 Catholic and independent schools over the next four years.
BreastScreen Victoria Launches Annual Report Card
The biggest risk factor for breast cancer is being a woman and over 50 years of age. This is the reason why BreastScreen Victoria invites women aged 50-69, who do not have breast symptoms or changes, to have a FREE screening mammogram every two years. Regular screening mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, before any symptoms are noticed, and when treatment is likely to be most successful.
Manningham nominations sought for Women's Honour Roll
The Doncaster area has been called on to honour inspirational women by nominating them for the 2012 Victorian Honour Roll of Women. The Member for Doncaster and Minister for Women’s Affairs Mary Wooldridge, encouraged Manningham community organisations and individuals to nominate women from this area.
Construction commences on new Box Hill Hospital
Minister for Health David Davis announced today that construction of the $447.5 million Box Hill Hospital redevelopment has begun “The Victorian Coalition Government has committed an extra $40 million in the 2011-12 Budget, delivering on an election commitment and bringing total funding for this project to $447.5 million,” Mr Davis said.
Doncaster Rail planning study underway
Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder today announced that the $6.5 million planning work would start immediately for Doncaster rail.“The Coalition Government wants to provide the most efficient, long-term public transport solution for people living and working along this corridor,” Mr Mulder said.
Tree Planting to Deflect Eastlink Noise
I am pleased to announce that the Victorian Government has delivered on its election promise to plant $50,000 worth of established trees in targeted areas bordering Eastlink in Donvale to deflect noise pollution for residents, says the Member for Doncaster, Mary Wooldridge.
Victorian Coalition standing up for Bowls Clubs
Local member for Doncaster, Mary Wooldridge, together with 17 Liberal and National MPs tabled petitions in the Victorian Legislative Assembly with 4,100 signatures from lawn bowls clubs in their electorates, calling on the Federal Minister for Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator the Hon Stephen Conroy, to restore coverage of the sport on ABC Television.
Doncaster Gardens Primary School Students Making History
Students from Doncaster Gardens Primary School are making history with the help of the Melbourne Museum, Monash University and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
$20 Million Communities for Nature Grants Program
Mary Wooldridge, the member for Doncaster has announced that Manningham residents can now apply for grants under the Victorian Coalition Government’s $20 million Communities for Nature (C4N) program.
Pink Ladies Raise Awareness of Breast Cancer in Manningham
Mary together with Doncaster resident Judy Sammut will host a “Mini Field of Women†on Friday, October 14, between 12 and 5pm, at The Pines Shopping Centre where 300 pink lady silhouettes, representing the 38 Australian women diagnosed each day with breast cancer, will be displayed.
Manningham senior honoured for promoting multiculturalism
Helen Jurcevic, 64, of Lower Templestowe was awarded the 2011 inaugural Promotion of Multiculturalism Award, which was announced at the 2011 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards at Government House last week (Friday, 30 Sept).
Doncaster East Senior Honoured for Community Service
Peggy Cresp, 85, of Doncaster East was recognised with a 2011 Council on the Ageing Victoria Senior Achiever Award during the 2011 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards at Government House (Friday, 30 Sept).
INNOVATIVE HOUSING OPENS AT 99 TRAM ROAD
The Member for Doncaster, Mary Wooldridge, today met the first tenants to move into Doncaster’s new social housing development at 99 Tram Road, Doncaster.
$25,000 grants on offer to stamp out graffiti in Doncaster
Local councils can now access grants of up to $25,000 to target graffiti under an expanded program that has cleaned up one million square metres of graffiti across Victoria.
$10,000 GRANTS FOR CRIME PREVENTION IN MANNINGHAM
Manningham community groups are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $10,000 for local crime prevention initiatives, says the Member for Doncaster, Mary Wooldridge.
MULTI-FAITH GROUPS IN DONCASTER RECEIVE FUNDING
Two multi-faith groups in the Doncaster electorate will share in $8,050 funding from the Coalition says the Member for Doncaster, Mary Wooldridge.
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