Tag: community events
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Presentation on urban sustainability and transport
This afternoon I was invited to deliver a presentation exploring the linkages between urban sustainability and public transport to the 41st Annual Geography Conference organised by the Geography Teachers Association of Victoria (GTAV). The hour-long presentation provided a synopsis on the economic, social and environmental benefits of public transport, investigated current urban policies and examined…
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Public Transport Users Association Outer East Branch Meeting
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) Outer East Branch meets on the first Thursday of each month to discuss public transport issues relevant to outer eastern Melbourne. The branch aims to provide a local and vocal presence representing the public transport needs of the outer eastern suburbs. Recent successes of the branch include the Ringwood…
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Maroondah Journal: Anger at park sale proposal
The evaluation of Maroondah’s parks and open space is continuing with the Maroondah Journal reporting on the current proposal to potentially sell council land located at 7-9 Bedford Road in Ringwood, a block that consists of play equipment. Cr Alex Makin said the decision to sell the land would be made at the next council…
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1967 Referendum Project Workshop
This evening I attended a workshop on issues relating the 1967 Referendum and reconciliation organised by the Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place in association with Reconciliation Eastern Metro, which includes reconciliation groups throughout the Eastern region, including the Maroondah Movement for Reconciliation. The Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place, located at Croydon Way in Croydon, provides…
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Maroondah Journal: Playtime's back on again
The Maroondah Journal has continued its coverage of Maidstone Street by reporting that the park will not be sold by Maroondah City Council. The decision not to sell the park was decided at the Council meeting held on the 16th of July. Cr Alex Makin said it was a great decision for the community. “The…
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MAV TIAG meeting – increasing collaboration across local government
This month the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Group (TIAG) meeting focused on further developing its three core themes including infrastructure needs in growth areas, rail freight issues and federal funding for sustainable transport. While the State Government seems more than able to set ‘aspirational’ targets, the government has demonstrated very…
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Media Release: Maidstone Street Park – not for sale
Maroondah City Council agreed to abandon the proposed sale of land at 47A Maidstone Street, Ringwood at its meeting held on Monday 16 July, 2007. Councillor Alex Makin said that before selling any Council owned land, a range of community consultation measures must be followed. “Council takes its role as steward of land assets seriously…
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Maroondah Journal: Recycling company bought by industry giant
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the recent acquisition of Southern Rocycling by CMA Corporation, a publicly listed company initially based in Western Australia. Cr Alex Makin said he hoped CMA would be approachable in address resident and council concerns. Maroondah Council is still pursuing the noise issues relating to Southern Rocycling, with the matter…
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Maroondah Citizen's Advice Bureau 40th Anniversary
The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau has celebrated its 40th anniversary with a luncheon held at the Ringwood RSL, in tribute to the many past and present volunteers that dedicated their time to the organisation. I was invited to the luncheon as both a committee member and as a Maroondah councillor. The history of the Maroondah…