Tag: council events
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Maroondah Journal: Good riddance to rubbish
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day and the Maroondah Journal has highlighted the community’s efforts for this event: Mayor Alex Makin reminded helpers to keep safe by wearing sturdy footwear, gloves, sunscreen and a hat, and by bringing refreshments and a rubbish bag or bucket. Clean Up Australia Day will…
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Media Release: Lend a hand during Clean Up Australia Day
Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin is calling on Maroondah residents to pull on some gloves, grab a bag and help out at one of the Clean Up Australia Day sites located throughout the municipality on Sunday 7 March. “Council has nominated the Croydon Wetlands in Norton Road as the clean-up site for residents who…
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Re-opening of Keystone Hall
Keystone Hall, located at Town Park in Croydon, is a multi-purpose community facility, which houses a variety of community groups, including athletics and Croydon U3A. The redevelopment of Keystone Hall received joint Federal and Council funding, with the two levels of government committing $150,000 each, in addition to a $6000 from the Town Park Committee…
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February BizConnect Business Breakfast
The BizConnect Maroondah Business Breakfast Series provides networking opportunities for businesses within the municipality and features prominent speakers, who discuss the experiences they have had within their business. This morning’s speaker was Kristina Karlsson, who formed stationery label kikki.K after identifying a gap in the market for stylish but practical stationery products. Kristina now has…
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Delegates’ Report: Entering 2010
While we are just officially starting the new Council year, December was a busy month, with end of year functions, followed by January, where events and community organisations began to meet for the year ahead. Some of these events include: The Croydon Stroke Support Group End of Year Luncheon on the 17th of December. The…
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Media Release: Annual Maroondah Photo Competition launched
Charge your batteries, load your film or memory card and get ready to start snapping – the annual Maroondah City Council Photographic Competition is now open. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, invited the community to capture what Maroondah meant to them and submit their images to the competition. “Whether you’re a keen photographer or…
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2010 Australia Day Awards and Citizenship
Australia Day is a significant event within Maroondah, with Council hosting a Citizenship Ceremony and the Australia Day Awards at Karralyka Centre. In addition, Council provides a barbecue and bands at Ringwood Lake for the afternoon. As the Mayor of Maroondah, I officiated the proceedings this morning, as we announced the recipients of the Australia…
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Maroondah Art Gallery – Launching Studio 4 Exposed and Glass
The Maroondah Art Gallery, located at Maroondah Federation Estate in Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood, is the municipality’s premiere art exhibition space and features artworks delivered by artists, as well as community organisations. This evening I had the pleasure of launching two exhibitions, Studio 4 Exposed by the Maroondah Life Drawing Group and Glass an exhibition by…
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Media Release: Outstanding citizens recognised for Australia Day
It just wouldn’t be Australia Day in Maroondah without recognising some of our community’s most valued citizens. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said he was looking forward to presenting Australia Day Awards at a special ceremony on 26 January. Awards will be presented to Maroondah’s Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year,…