Category: Maroondah City Council
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Maroondah Journal: 'No logging' call takes root
The Maroondah Journal has reported community concerns over the logging of water catchments and requests for Maroondah to join neighbouring councils, such as Knox, Yarra Range and Whitehorse in calling on the State Government to stop this practice. Cr Alex Makin said logging was a major issue and there was sufficient evidence to backup residents’…
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Consultative Workshop for the Maroondah Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers
The Maroondah Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers, which currently meets on a quarterly basis, provides an opportunity for council and the community to discuss issues relating to accessibility. While the forum has been successful in creating dialogue and improving accessibility within Maroondah, it is timely to undertake a review to strengthen this forum…
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The 11th Mullum Mullum Festival
The Mullum Mullum Festival is a community event, supported by Maroondah, Manningham and Whitehorse Councils, which celebrates the ecological and cultural value of the Mullum Mullum Creek Valley and surrounding remnant bushland areas. The uniqueness of the Mullum Mullum Valley has been recognised since the 1920s and we are fortunate to have such unique flora…
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2008 Anzac Day Dawn Service at Ringwood
This morning I attended the The Anzac Day dawn service held at the Ringwood Clocktower, which is organised through the Ringwood RSL. It is wonderful to see the continued interest in the dawn service with a record number of attendees being present, with the crowds stretching to the other side of Maroondah Highway. This year’s…
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Media Release: Create a limestone sculpture
Limestone has been used by sculptors around the world for thousands of years to create artwork that is famous for its beauty and longevity. Councillor Alex Makin said Wyreena Community Arts Centre has two workshops coming up which will introduce participants to the art of limestone sculpture. “Limestone is a light, even textured stone that…
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Maroondah Journal: New ward plan attacked
With submissions closing shortly for the Maroondah representation review, the Maroondah Journal has reported on council attempts to disregard community feedback on the review process. Cr Alex Makin said not everyone agreed with the council’s view. “Community consultation held in November last year made it clear that the community supported a new ward structure including…
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Response Submission to the VEC's representation review for Maroondah City Council
I have submitted my response submission to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s (VEC) representation review into Maroondah City Council. It is encouraging that the Victorian Electoral Commission has found that substantial changes are required to Maroondah’s ward structure as demonstrated through the three options brought forward in the preliminary submission. In providing a response to the…
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Opening the AC Roberston Athletics Track and Grandstand
The AC Robertson athletics track, based at Proclamation Park in Ringwood, is one of the premiere athletic facilities in the eastern suburbs and is home to a number of different sporting clubs. This afternoon we officially opened the newly resealed track, as well as the newly constructed grandstand which provides additional seating for up to…
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Council backflips – Response submission to be listed for Monday's council meeting
This afternoon I received a telephone call advising that Maroondah’s response submission to the Victorian Electoral Commission’s representation review will now be listed on the agenda for Monday night’s council meeting. It is encouraging that Maroondah has seen the need for this item to be listed in the open council chamber. This will ensure that…