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

Meeting with the Mayors of Knox, Manningham, Whitehorse and the Yarra Ranges

Aug 18, 2010

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in Arts and Culture, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The City of Maroondah is one of several Councils located within Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and it is imperative that we work collaboratively to best represent the needs of our community. Issues such as transport, planning and community facilities are common concerns across these Councils and the ability to deliver positive solutions is enhanced if we…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – discussing the club website and introducing new members

Aug 4, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Rotary, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Rotary Club of Ringwood is one of several service clubs located within the City of Maroondah, which aim to provide support to groups and individuals within the community. The Rotary Club of Ringwood has had a particular focus on assisting refugees and has supported a number of events celebrating Maroondah’s cultural diversity. This evening…

Maroondah Community Volunteer Luncheon

Aug 4, 2010

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alex

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

The Maroondah Community Volunteer Luncheon provides an opportunity to thank the many volunteers that dedicate their time to community groups and causes within the City of Maroondah. In addition, the luncheon provides an opportunity for groups to meet and network with each other and thus share their experiences in volunteering within the community. Our community…

Sharing cuisine with Maroondah’s Sudanese Community

Jul 31, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

In recent years the City of Maroondah has become home to refugees from Sudan, who have settled into the municipality to start a life within Australia. This evening, Maroondah’s Sudanese community prepared a traditional Sudanese meal to share with the Maroondah community, with the aim of bringing bring people together and to discuss common challenges…

Ringwood Chamber of Commerce 2010 AGM

Jul 28, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

The Ringwood Chamber of Commerce aims to specifically represent the interests of businesses within Ringwood and is one of several business groups within the City of Maroondah. This evening the Ringwood Chamber of Commerce held its annual general meeting to elect officebearers for the upcoming twelve months and to outline the future direction of the…

Media Release: Federal election wishlist

Jul 28, 2010

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alex

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

Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin has confirmed Council’s major project for funding at the forthcoming Federal election. “The Federal election provides Council with a wonderful opportunity to promote the City of Maroondah to all federal candidates, both sitting and standing, and to ensure they are briefed on the issues and projects that are of…

Mullum Mullum Cultural Heritage Trail – National Green Jobs Corps Team

Jul 23, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Mullum Mullum Cultural Heritage Trail is located between Warrandyte Road and Highland Avenue and is part of the Mullum Creek Trail, which provides a remnant bush trail along the Creek, through Ringwood and Croydon. The Cultural Heritage Trail includes interpretative signage, identifying the remnant bush and the significance the valley had for the Wurunjderi,…

Discussing Federal Involvement within Central Activities Districts

Jul 22, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Cities of Whitehorse and Frankston, like the City of Maroondah, each have an identified Central Activities District, namely Box Hill, Frankston and Ringwood respectively. These locations, which are in close proximity to rail stations, have been identified as sites for urban revitalisation, including higher densities and mixed use development. The aim is to provide…

Delegates’ Report: Presenting the Monster Petition, NAIDOC week and support for our community

Jul 19, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

On the 24th of June I was part of a delegation through the Eastern Transport Coalition, that presented a petition of 13,000 signatures to the Parliament of Victoria. The petition, which was accepted by Martin Pakula, the Minister for Public Transport, as well as Terry Mulder, the Shadow Minister for Transport and Greg Barber, the…

Speaking at the New Community Church Ringwood

Jul 18, 2010

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in Community Engagement

As a Mayor and Councillor , I am often invited to speak to community organisations about the role of local government and the City of Maroondah. This morning I was invited to speak at the New Community Church Ringwood, which meets twice a week at Maroondah Federation Estate in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood. As part of…

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