Media Hub – Page 2 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Media Release: Maroondah celebrates National Reconciliation Week

May 11, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Well-respected Indigenous rights speaker and performer Kutcha Edwards will be a special guest at Maroondah City Council’s National Reconciliation Week celebrations. National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May – 3 June and recognises the rich culture and history of the First Australians. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said this year’s event would provide a variety of…

Media Release: Funding assisting for flood victims

Apr 20, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah residents damaged in the January and February floods may be eligible for financial support as part of the 2011 Victorian Floods Disaster Relief Fund. Councillor Alex Makin said the funding was established to assist residents to repair flood-damaged homes and replace household goods. “The Damage to House and Contents Gift is open to a…

Media Release: Time to immunise before flu season hits

Apr 6, 2011

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As the cold weather closes in, now is the time to book in for an annual influenza immunisation. Councillor Alex Makin said Maroondah City Council has a highly dedicated immunisation team committed to quality service in the delivery of immunisations to the local community and businesses. “Council offers free immunisation sessions at various locations in…

Media Release: Change your clock, change your smoke alarm battery

Mar 23, 2011

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Maroondah City Council would like to remind residents that daylight saving time will end on Sunday 3 April. Councillor Alex Makin said the end of daylight saving time meant two things – an extra hour of sleep, and remembering to make sure your smoke alarm battery is working properly. “Checking the health of smoke alarm…

Master of Ceremonies for the Eastern Volunteers Annual Fun Run

Mar 13, 2011

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in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Like many community based organisations Eastern Volunteers holds events to assist in raising funds to support its volunteer recruitment and community based transport services. The Annual Fun Run, which is held each March, is one of the major fundraising and community events held by Eastern Volunteers, with the event attracting over 500 participants and significant…

Media Release: Master the art of web marketing

Mar 9, 2011

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in Business Community, Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability

Small businesses are being given the chance to boost their social marketing skills at a workshop on Wednesday March 23. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said Web Works for Small Business would be valuable for any business owner wanting to get ahead of the competition. “Online marketing has become such a vital tool in business promotion…

Media Release: Survivors of Stroke taking to the stage

Mar 2, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah-based choir Stroke a Chord is celebrating its first birthday by launching a website and announcing its first public performance. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said the choir started in 2010 to allow people with limited or no speech to experience something positive and joyful with their voice in a social and understanding environment. “Imagine not…

Media Release: Join in the annual Clean Up Australia Day

Feb 23, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

It’s not too late to register a site to help beautify Maroondah during Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 6 March. Councillor Alex Makin said various sites had already been identified around Maroondah, including the Council coordinated site at Mullum Mullum Creek. “This year Council will be working at the Mullum Mullum Creek in Ringwood,…

Media Release: Croydon man prosecuted for littering

Feb 16, 2011

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in Environment, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

A Croydon man has been convicted and fined $1635 after pleading guilty to three separate littering offences. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said the matter was heard at the Ringwood Magistrate’s Court on Monday 7 February. “Following an extensive investigation by Council officers the man was charged with three separate offences for dumping bags of printer…

Media Release: Get to know your Mullum Ward Councillors

Feb 9, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

People living in Mullum Ward will have an opportunity to mingle with their local councillors during the first Maroondah Picnic in the Park event for 2011. The event provides an opportunity to have a chat with your friendly Mullum Ward Councillors Ann Fraser, Nora Lamont and Alex Makin at Maroondah Federation Estate on Saturday 26…

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