Transition Towns Maroondah Inc.

26/03/2026

This shock to our food system is not the first, and won’t be the last. A focus on band-aid solutions that prop up the current system undermines long-term resilience.

Read more: https://theconversation.com/time-to-buy-local-war-fuel-price-shocks-reveal-the-folly-of-a-long-food-supply-chain-278786

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14/01/2026

Deodorant making workshop still has places available for any 11 - 18 year olds who are interested

23/12/2025

’Twas the season for feasting, for joy and for cheer,
For wrapping and gifting as Christmas draws near.
But, to keep Yarra Ranges festive and green,
Here’s how to keep your Christmas green and clean.

Paper wrap? Cards? Gift bags you’ve got?
If they’re foil-free and glitter-free, recycle the lot!
Serve lunch with reusables, plates sturdy and clean,
And pop scraps in your FOGO, a simple festive routine.

Foil trays from the oven? In recycling they go,
Even with a little burnt turkey in tow.
Save bottles and cans for that ten-cent return,
Let the kids cash them in or donate what you earn.

Broken lights or tech trinkets that no longer glow?
Mark them as e-waste, into hard rubbish they go.
With a sprinkle of effort and a dash of delight,
We can all make the season more merry and bright!

10/12/2025

I wonder if the new reforms reducing need for developers to provide car spaces in places near public transport will apply to Maroondah City Council. Car parks are wasted space holding a piece of metal for a private vehicle owner. Encouraging people to use public transport and active transport in areas that are well serviced will hopefully reduce car dependancy and save people money (imagine not having to pay car maintenance bills, insurance payments, petrol or parking fees or worry about speeding fines or road tolls).

The Victorian government vows to overhaul "outdated" car parking requirements for new residential developments in areas that are well-serviced by public transport.

09/12/2025

Learning for Sustainability Conference on Fri 27th Feb 2026! If you work or volunteer in a local school or early learning centre then this is for you! Subsidised by council, it is only $120 for Early Bird Tickets and you will learn what is possible at your school when it comes to creating an environmentally sustainable community!

Learning for Sustainability Conference for educators is on again Feb 27th 2026

06/12/2025

Climate Plan for Maroondah - make sure you give them your feedback!

Help shape our response to climate change and tell us how we can help you be prepared. Have your say on Council’s Climate Change Plan by Friday 12 December.

13/10/2025

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Have you been to the Bedford Park Community Garden behind the Central Ringwood Community Centre in Rosewarne Lane? (next to Ringwood Secondary College in Bedford Road)
The Garden Club is currently meeting on Tuesdays.
We care, plant, water, prune, look after the organic compost, do general maintenance .... and enjoy each others company .... to keep the garden thriving.
If you would like to be part of the Garden Group, please contact the Central Ringwood Community Centre 9870 2602.
WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU!
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10/10/2025

Protecting our leafy suburban character

10/10/2025

Bioblitz is on again. Don't miss out on some fabulous Nature Discovery talk & walks. They really are a highlight of the year!

The Great Southern Bioblitz is an annual global citizen science event that encourages the community to get involved in documenting wild flora and fauna to help scientists better understand and protect our environment.

10/10/2025

Be on the Environmental advisory committee for council!

Expressions of interest are now open for Maroondah community members to join Council’s advisory committees.

29/08/2025

Zero Waste Festival on Sat 6th September! Not to be missed! So many great speakers and topics, stalls selling solutions to reduce waste, food, entertainment. All at Fed Square

Join us on Saturday 14th September at Fed Square, Melbourne for our annual Zero Waste Festival.