Tag: community events
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Maroondah's Community Grants: BJ Hubbard Reserve
The Friends of BJ Hubbard Reserve consists of local residents who help maintain and look after BJ Hubbard Reserve in Ringwood North. As part of Maroondah’s community grants program the Friends of BJ Hubbard organised an information panel complete with two carved timber posts that depict the bird, plant and animal life within the reserve.…
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Ringwood Library Refurbishment
Today I attended the launch of the refurbished Ringwood Library. While the works were relatively minor such as the rearrangement of the information desk, improvements to lighting and the creation of additional seated areas will transform Ringwood Library into a place to browse, read and relax rather than a mere place to borrow books. The…
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Presentation to Marlborough Primary
This morning I was invited to speak to grade five and six students at Marlborough Primary School about local government and the role of a councillor. Marlborough Primary School, located in Heathmont, was in fact my old primary school and it was definitely a rewarding experience to talk to students not only as a local…
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Media Release: Maroondah needs Fair Public Transport Fares
Media release – Wednesday, 22 August 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maroondah needs Fair Public Transport Fares Councillor for Loughnan’s Hill Ward Alex Makin has called on the State Government to commit to lower cost public transport fares and a reform of public transport zones. “While Maroondah the outer east definitely need more frequent and later…
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Delegates' Report: Community Update and Fair Public Transport Fares
Thank you, I will be tabling my written report but there are three items I wish to expand upon in further detail: The first is Maroondah’s Scoot Wheel N Move initiative, which included a community update on Friday the 18th of August. Scoot Wheel N Move consists of three programs including an information booklet, mobility…
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An Update on Scoot Wheel 'N' Move
Scoot Wheel ‘N’ Move is an initiative of Maroondah City Council to raise awareness of accessibility issues surrounding wheelchairs and motorised scooters. Scoot Wheel ‘N’ Move which is a partnership between members of the community and Maroondah City Council is organising three projects including an information booklet, mobility improvements within Eastland and an accessibility expo.…
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MAV Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Group – Local Area Access Programs
The Municipal Association of Victoria’s (MAV) Transport and Infrastructure Advisory Group consists of councillors and representatives from Victoria’s councils to gain an insight into the transport and infrastructure needs across Melbourne and Victoria. Today’s meeting including a presentation from the Department of Infrastructure (DOI) on funding available for Local Area Access Programs and the latest…
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Stop Montrose Quarry Expansion AGM
Stop Montrose Quarry Expansion is a non-profit community organisation that was formed in 2004 in response to stop the continued expansion of the Boral Montrose Quarry. The expansion of the quarry would mean further adverse health, amenity and noise impacts to residents and businesses that are close proximity to the site. I was invited to…