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The Find Maroondah was established in 2019 and is owned by the Find Foundation, a Not-For-Profit organisation with a core focus of helping other Not-For-Profits, schools, clubs and other similar organisations in the local community - to bring everyone together in one place and to support each other. We provide the above organisations FREE advertising in the community paper to promote themselves as well as to make the community more aware of the services these organisations can offer. The Find Maroondah has a strong editorial focus and is supported via local grants and financed predominantly by local business owners.

All Things Maroondah

The City of Maroondah is a local government area in Victoria, Australia in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Maroondah had a population of approximately 118,000 as at the 2019 Report which includes 9000 business and close to 46,000 households. The City of Maroondah was created through the amalgation the former Cities of Ringwood and Croydon in December 1994.

Acknowledgement

The Find Maroondah acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands where Maroondah now stands, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, and pays repect to their Elders - past, present and emerging - and acknowledges the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within our community.

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Next Issue of the Find Maroondah will be published on Friday June 9, 2023. Advertising and Editorial copy closes Friday June 1, 2023.

By Warren Strybosch

Mother's Day is a special occasion that celebrates the women who have dedicated their lives to raising and nurturing their children. It's a day to recognize and appreciate the love, sacrifices, and unwavering support that mothers provide throughout our lives.

Mothers are often the backbone of the family, the ones who keep everything together through good times and bad. They are the first to wake up in the morning and the last to go to bed at night, working tirelessly to ensure their family's needs are met. They give up their own dreams and aspirations to make sure their children have every opportunity to succeed.

But Mother's Day is not just a day to celebrate biological mothers. It's a day to honor all the women who have played a motherly role in our lives. This could be a stepmother, grandmother, aunt, or any other woman who has provided love and guidance along the way.

On Mother's Day, we have the opportunity to show our appreciation for all that these women have done for us. Whether it's through a thoughtful gift, a heartfelt card, or a simple phone call,

By Tess Ikonomou

(Australian Associated Press)

Australians exposed to data breaches will soon be protected by a dedicated privacy watchdog with extra funding to keep information secure.

It will be the first time a standalone privacy commissioner has been appointed in more than eight years.

There will also be increased funding in the federal budget to tackle privacy issues. Australian information and privacy commissioner Angelene Falk will continue in the dual role until a replacement is found.

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said massive data breaches that happened last year, including on Optus and Medibank, were distressing for millions of Australians.

“The former coalition government left Australia disgracefully unprepared for this challenge by failing to update