Category: Sports and Leisure
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Media Release: New netball program for juniors
The Maroondah Indoor Sports Centre is excited to be launching a brand new netball development program designed by Netball Australia. Councillor Alex Makin said the ‘Net Set Go’ junior development program is a national concept which replaces the former FunNet program and commences on Thursday 19 April. “For some time now parents have been asking…
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Maroondah Journal: Cr's push for green levy lauded
As the uncertainty over Melbourne’s water supplies continues it is imperative that as a local Council, the City of Maroondah, considers environmental and water issues in its upcoming budget. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the growing need to consider Maroondah’s future sustainability: Cr Alex Makin said a levy which would fund water recycling and…
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2007 Savewater Awards
Tonight I was invited to the 2007 Savewater Awards, which identifies excellence in water saving across industry, businesses, community groups, local government and individuals. The Savewater alliance is a non-profit organisation consisting of Victoria’s water authorities and has recently expanded into New South Wales. The alliance aims to promote water conservation and also endeavours to…
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Something for everyone at Maroondah Festival
Excitement is building with just under a week to go before Croydon Park comes alive with a myriad of live entertainment and activities at the 2007 Maroondah Festival. Councillor Alex Makin said this year’s Festival on Sunday 18 February is set to be bigger and better than ever. “Maroondah Festival is a great day out…
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Ringwood Croquet Club – Running of the First Hoop
Today marked the official opening of 2006-2007 Croquet Season for the Ringwood Croquet Club and upon invitation I was invited to run the first hoop and to speak to croquet club members. Croquet traces its origins back to Ireland in the 1830s (source Wikipedia) and Maroondah is fortunate to have a croquet club located at Jubilee…