Month: September 2007
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Maroondah Journal: East misses out on extra trains
The Belgrave and Lilydale lines have been missed completely by a new train timetable announced by Conex and the State Government and the Maroondah Journal has reported on this neglect: Eastern Transport Coalition spokesman, Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin, said the east had been neglected. “The Belgrave and Lilydale lines, which serve Melbourne’s eastern suburbs have…
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Delegates' report: volunteerism and community engagement
The previous month marked a number of events that I would like to share with my colleagues and the gallery this evening. On the 4th of September I had the pleasure of opening Brush Strokes, an art exhibition featuring works created by members of the Croydon Stroke Support Group and I would also like to…
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Eastern Transport Coalition – Meeting the Minister
This evening’s Eastern Transport Coalition (ETC) meeting included a discussion with Lynne Kosky, the Minister for Public Transport. While the chair of the ETC, Cr. Mick van de Vreede, met the Minister earlier this year, tonight’s meeting marked the first occasion where the Minister addressed the entire organisation. Encouragingly the Minister acknowledged the current difficulties…
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2007 AGM for Heatherdale Community Action Group
This evening marked the 2nd Annual General Meeting for the Heatherdale Community Action Group and provided an opportunity to reflect on the successes over the past year. The Action Group has continued to represent the Heatherdale Community and provide a voice for residents who face the unique situation of being split into two differing municipalities.…
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2007 Graduation for North Ringwood Community House
This evening I was invited by the North Ringwood Community House to present certificates to graduates of the 2007 Certificate III Aged Care Work and Certificate IV in Disability Work Courses. North Ringwood Community House, located in 120 Oban Road, Ringwood North, provides these courses in a friendly and personalised atmosphere compared to traditional educational…
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Ringwood Chamber of Commerce: 'Grow me the Money'
This evening’s Ringwood Chamber of Commerce included a presentation from the Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) on the Grow me the Money, an initiative designed to assist businesses in improving their environmental sustainability while cutting energy, water and waste usage. Like households, businesses also have a need to reduce their environmental footprint,…
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Maroondah Journal: Volunteer centre in need of new home
One of the ongoing issues for the Eastern Volunteers Resource Centre (EVRC) has been the need for a new community premises to cater for the ongoing growth of the organisation. The EVRC provides volunteer assistance and community transport and also serves as a critical conduit for the encouragement and recruiting of volunteers within Maroondah, as…
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Media Release: Brush strokes – artworks by stroke survivors
The latest exhibition in the Foyer of the Maroondah Art Gallery proves that there really is life after having a stroke – just a different one to what was had before. Councillor Alex Makin opened the exhibition Brush Strokes – artworks by stroke survivors last week amidst an array of brightly coloured canvases, pottery and…
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Public Transport for Melbourne's Southeast
This evening I was invited by Casey, Greater Dandenong and Cardinia residents to discuss public transport issues in Melbourne’s southeast. While the meeting was planned to proceed through the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA), the committee was unable to provide a speaker, leaving local residents in the lurch. At the request of the then PTUA…