May 2009 – Alex Makin Candidate for Montague Ward

Norwood Junior Football Club Life Member Luncheon

May 30, 2009

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in Community Engagement, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

Norwood Football Club is located at Mullum Reserve off Mullum Mullum Road in Ringwood and is one of Maroondah’s larger football clubs. Norwood has a particular emphasis on junior teams and fields the largest junior side in Maroondah and the second largest within the Eastern Football League (EFL). This afternoon the Norwood Football Club held…

Media Release: Celebrating National Reconciliation Week

May 28, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah recognised National Reconciliation Week celebrations with a special event held at Maroondah Federation Estate on Wednesday 27 May. Councillor Alex Makin said it was pleasing to see such a broad cross-section of the community in attendance. “It was wonderful to see so many school students coming together with Indigenous elders, the indigenous community, local…

National Reconciliation Week 2009

May 27, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

National Reconciliation Week is held between the 27th of May and the 3rd of June to celebrate indigenous culture and to advance the cause of reconciliation. These dates were chosen to coincide with the 1967 Referendum, which removed discriminatory clauses from the Australian Constitution and the anniversary of the Mabo decision which was declared on…

Ringwood Historical Society – discussing Maroondah's environmental history

May 26, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability

Tonight’s Ringwood Historical Society meeting focused on the environmental and natural history of Maroondah, with presenters from Maroondah Bushlinks and the Friends of Mullum Mullum Valley. Maroondah Bushlinks is an umbrella organisation that represents the bushcare groups located within Maroondah. The group provides a combined voice for the many volunteers that are involved in caring…

Maroondah Journal: Zoned for a meeting of creative minds

May 26, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Journal has reported on ArtZone, a Maroondah initiative that aims to connect local art within the community. “Initially ArtZone will provide an artist register and e-newsletter, but there is a lot of scope to develop the network into something more substantial if demand is there.” ArtZone will provide relevant information such as local…

Great Ryrie Primary – Drawing Competition Presentation

May 25, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement

This morning I was invited to the school assembly of Great Ryrie in Heathmont to announce the results of the community wellbeing plan drawing competition. Maroondah is currently developing its Community Wellbeing Plan and the drawing competition was designed to encourage feedback from primary school students. Like Croydon Hills Primary, Great Ryrie was another of…

Picnic in the Park – McAlpin Reserve

May 23, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah’s Picnic in the Park is a council initiated program designed to reconnect residents with their nearby parks and reserves. McAlpin Reserve, accessible from Wonga Road and Tortice Drive in Ringwood North, is one of Ringwood North’s largest reserves and includes a variety of play equipment and walking trails. McAlpin Reserve recently received upgraded play…

Eastern Transport Coalition – the bus network and transport inquiries

May 21, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting included a presentation from the Bus Association of Victoria outlining the increasing patronage experienced on Melbourne’s bus routes. It is of little surprise that the more frequent routes have attracted higher patronage, with Melbourne’s SmartBus routes experiencing ongoing and strong growth. For example, the Ringwood to Frankston SmartBus (route 901)…

Media Release: Arts network links creative minds

May 20, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah artists, art organisations, venues and service providers are encouraged to support a new initiative linking the local arts community. ArtZone will comprise an arts register and e-newsletter to help connect artists, share ideas, resources and information. Ongoing registration is available, however, people who join ArtZone by Tuesday 23 June will have an opportunity to…

Ringwood Bowls Club 2009 AGM

May 20, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This evening the Ringwood Bowls Club, located in Loughnan Road Ringwood, held its Annual General Meeting to elect its committee for the following year. The Club, which was founded in 1928 has had a long association with Ringwood. In recent years the Club developed a strong emphasis on sustainability and has invested in water tanks…

Month: May 2009