Community Engagement – Page 52 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Review of Maroondah Tourism and Heritage Advisory Board

Jun 1, 2009

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While I am not a member of the Maroondah Tourism and Heritage Advisory Board for this year I did serve as a member during 2008. This afternoon former members were invited to a meeting to discuss the board and the projects it has initiated. The Maroondah Tourism and Heritage Advisory Board includes representation from Councillors,…

Croydon Library – Launch of book collection for antiques

Jun 1, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Libraries, Maroondah City Council

Maroondah has two public libraries located within the municipality, in Ringwood and Croydon. These Libraries are supported by Maroondah City Council and managed by Eastern Regional Libraries. Libraries are continually evolving to meet public needs and to strengthen local communities. As a result Croydon Library has initiated a specific book collection for antique enthusiasts to…

Norwood Junior Football Club Life Member Luncheon

May 30, 2009

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alex

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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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)…

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