Urban Sustainability – Page 53 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

MAV Eastern Region Reception

Apr 23, 2009

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in Environment, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) is the peak body representing local government within the State and comprises of a board consisting of councillors elected by their peers. The MAV divides Victoria into regions, with the councils within each region electing a regional representative. The City of Maroondah is part of the MAV’s Eastern Region…

Maroondah Leader: Council wants fast-track for station upgrade

Apr 21, 2009

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The Maroondah Leader has reported on the need for the full redevelopment of Ringwood Station to be included within the upcoming 2009-2010 Budget. Cr Alex Makin said the station upgrade would be a “catalyst for the transformation of Ringwood. We need the State Government to back up the commitment it made late last year.” While…

Ringwood Spiders 2009 Season Fixture

Apr 21, 2009

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sports and Leisure

The Ringwood Spiders, a football club for people with disabilities, is one of 14 teams within the Football Integration Development Association League. The Ringwood Spiders have been participating in pre-season training and have have introduced new squads to encourage participation within the team. The Cheerleader Squad will be making its debut at the first Ringwood…

Maroondah Journal: campaign for cameras

Apr 21, 2009

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in Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Journal has reported on the continued efforts by local business people, police and State MPs to secure the installation of live-feed security cameras at Ringwood Station. The installation of of closed-circuit live-feed security cameras would help prevent anti-social behaviour at Ringwood Station and have proved to be successful at both Lilydale and Croydon…

Delegates' Report: Community Houses, water conservation and upcoming conferences

Apr 20, 2009

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

On the 24th of March I attended the Ringwood Precinct Open House, which provided an opportunity for residents living within the Ringwood Central Activities District and namely the residential area to the west of Ringwood to actively engage council and discuss any concerns they may have. It was great to see a strong interest from…

Eastern Transport Coalition – Action Plan for Public Transport

Apr 16, 2009

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting developed an action plan to achieve the objectives identified at previous meetings. As Australia and Melbourne enters a climate of economic uncertainty coupled with the ongoing need to reduce rising greenhouse emissions, an expanded State Government commitment to public transport infrastructure would not only stimulate economic activity but provide alternatives…

EPR Activities – Bocci in April

Apr 14, 2009

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

Enjoying Planned Retirement, a seniors’ group based at the North Ringwood Senior Citizens Hall holds fortnightly bocci competitions between December and April each year. Bocci is one of the many social events organised by the group to provide a range of activities for its members. This afternoon I attended their bocci competition to speak to…

Media Release: Free film night to discuss sustainability

Apr 8, 2009

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in Environment, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

A 1980’s cult film about the collision of urban life and technology versus the environment will be screened later this month as part of Councills Sustainable Living Space Project. Cr Alex Makin said the film ‘Koyaanisqatsi’ – a Hopi Indian word meaning ‘life out of balance’ is a vision of the collision of two different…

Ringwood Bowls Club – Water Reclamation Facility Launch

Apr 4, 2009

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood Bowls Club began 1929 and has had a long association with Ringwood. The club has recently focused on sustainability and embarked on a water reclamation project aimed to increase its water self-sufficiency. The Club began the project two years ago, through securing Council, State and Federal grants for the installation of three water…

Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau 41st AGM

Apr 1, 2009

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

The Maroondah Citizens Bureau is a non-profit community based organisation that aims to provide a range of support services and referrals for people in need, in order to enable them to be independent and effective members of the community. Today’s annual general meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the changes within the organisation, including…

Category: Urban Sustainability