Category: Community Engagement
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Media Release: Annual Maroondah Photo Competition launched
Charge your batteries, load your film or memory card and get ready to start snapping – the annual Maroondah City Council Photographic Competition is now open. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, invited the community to capture what Maroondah meant to them and submit their images to the competition. “Whether you’re a keen photographer or…
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Speaking at the Probus Club of Heathmont
Probus is an organisation for retirees, which supports fellowship and activities within the community and shares a similar history to Rotary. Like Rotary, each Probus Club is largely autonomous and meets on a regular basis to keep its members informed and connected. This morning I spoke at the Probus Club of Heathmont to discuss my…
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VLGA Essential Mayor’s Weekend
The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) is a peak body that represents councillors across Victoria. Maroondah has been a member of the VLGA since 2008 and as such is able to utilise the organisation for advocacy, as well as training and support. This weekend the VLGA held its Essential Mayor’s Weekend, which provides a training…
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Media Release: Living clean and green
The first in a series of educational workshops on sustainable living will be held at Council’s Braeside Avenue Offices in Ringwood on Thursday 11 February. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said the workshops formed part of the Sustainable Living Space (SLS) Project, a community learning initiative involving Council, the City of Manningham, North Ringwood…
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Tony Dib elected to Arrabri Ward
On behalf of Maroondah City Council I would like to congratulate Councillor Elect Tony Dib JP on being named the successful candidate to fill the vacant Arrabri Ward seat left by Peter Gurr. Tony is no stranger to the City of Maroondah, having served the community as Eastfield Ward councillor from 2005 to 2008, and…
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2010 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship
Australia Day is a significant event within Maroondah, with Council hosting a Citizenship Ceremony and the Australia Day Awards at Karralyka Centre. In addition, Council provides a barbecue and bands at Ringwood Lake for the afternoon. As the Mayor of Maroondah, I officiated the proceedings this morning, as we announced the recipients of the Australia…
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Maroondah Art Gallery – Launching Studio 4 Exposed and Glass
The Maroondah Art Gallery, located at Maroondah Federation Estate in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, is the municipality’s premiere art exhibition space and features artworks delivered by artists, as well as community organisations. This evening I had the pleasure of launching two exhibitions, Studio 4 Exposed by the Maroondah Life Drawing Group and Glass an exhibition by…
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Media Release: Outstanding citizens recognised for Australia Day
It just wouldn’t be Australia Day in Maroondah without recognising some of our community’s most valued citizens. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said he was looking forward to presenting Australia Day Awards at a special ceremony on 26 January. Awards will be presented to Maroondah’s Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year,…
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Maroondah Club Gift – Ringwood Professional Athletic Club
The Maroondah Gift is an annual event organised by the Ringwood professional Athletic Club and held at the AC Robertson Reserve at Proclamation Park in Ringwood. Maroondah City Council is an ongoing sponsor of the event, which draws many athletes across Victoria. I was invited to open the event, alongside Cr. Ann Fraser, who is…