Month: November 2008
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Victorian Transport Infrastructure Summit 2008
This afternoon I was invited to participate within a panel discussion for the 2008 Victorian Transport Infrastructure Summit. This year’s summit had an emphasis on sustainable transport and the need for a coordinated approach from all levels of government. As the Deputy Chair of the Eastern Transport Coalition, I discussed our recent survey results which…
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Maroondah Hospital Recognition and Awards Ceremony
Maroondah Hospital, located in Ringwood East, holds an annual recognition and awards ceremony to highlight long serving staff and those with outstanding achievements. The ceremony provides recognition for the staff and volunteers who work within the hospital, in what is often a stressful and fast paced environment. The afternoon also included a presentation on a…
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Maroondah Sustainability Strategy Workshop
This evening I attended a workshop to discuss Maroondah’s Sustainability Strategy which is currently available for public comment. The Strategy serves to provide a policy framework to improve water and energy conservation, as well as reduce resource usage and to educate both council and the community on the importance of sustainability. The Strategy will be…
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Maroondah Journal: Anger at 'dummy' website – 'Close site or else!'
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the launch of www.genuinecandidates.com, a website that has been established to assist the community with identifying the genuine candidates in the upcoming Maroondah City Council elections. Cr Makin said the website was a source of information before an election. “It began as members of the community were concerned with…
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Maroondah Journal: Ringwood Station upgrade a hot issue
The Maroondah Journal, as part of its election coverage has examined the issues relevant to the new Mullum Ward. Cr Alex Makin said the Government commitments must go further to ensure accessible public transport. “The ramps at Ringwood Station fail disability compliance standards,” he said. While the State Government announced $39 million to redevelop the…
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Recollections of Ringwood East
The Ringwood Historical Society’s Heritage Weekend continued through to the Sunday with the launch of the Recollections of Ringwood East, a collection of thirty-five stories from past and present residents about their memories of living within Ringwood East. The launch was a tremendous success with a large number of community members, as well as long-standing…