culture – Page 3 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Launch of the Independent Type Exhibition

Sep 9, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Libraries, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Independent Type Exhibition celebrates Victoria’s literary culture and will be displayed at Croydon Library until Sunday the 3rd of October. This evening I was invited to launch the exhibition, which covers Victoria’s literary evolution from traditional Indigenous storytelling through to colonial literature and contemporary writing. The exhibition consists of panels and multimedia presentations that…

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra “Mozart’s Masterworks”

Sep 1, 2010

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is the oldest professional orchestra in Australia, with its first concert being conducted in 1906. This evening the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performed at the George Wood Performing Arts Centre as part of its Metropolitan Tour. The Tour involves the Orchestra performing at a number of Metropolitan and Regional Centres and we…

Celebrating NAIDOC Week Initiatives at Marlborough Primary

Aug 19, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

NAIDOC week, which is held in the first full week of July each year celebrates Indigenous culture and has a strong educational focus during the week. This afternoon I was invited to Marlborough Primary School, located in Heathmont, to attend the presentation of awards to two students who celebrated Indigenous culture through art. The students,…

Delegates’ Report: Thanking our volunteers, supporting cultural diversity and youth and reducing greenhouse emissions

Aug 16, 2010

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

On the 31st of July I attended an evening hosted by Maroondah’s Sudanese Community, where they shared traditional Southern Sudanese cuisine with the wider Maroondah municipality. Maroondah is home to almost 200 people from Sudan who share similar aspirations, in regard to employment and housing, like many other members of our community. The food included…

Media Release: Maroondah Interfaith Network gets a funding boost

Jul 21, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council has welcomed an $8800 Victorian Multicultural Commission grant which will assist the Maroondah Interfaith Network with its leadership training and education programs. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin accepted the grant last Wednesday. “Since the Maroondah Interfaith Network was established in November 2009 it has grown to include more than 35 leaders from…

Maroondah Leader: Cash boost for musicians

Jul 20, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Leader has reported on the $10,000 State Government grant that will be provided through EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon to ensure youth musicians will be able to utilise music equipment for rehearsals and performances. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the announcement recognised the dedication of the council’s youth services team. “It is great…

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…

Media Release: Music funding a win for Maroondah youth

Jul 14, 2010

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in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Media Releases

Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin has welcomed a $10,000 State Government music equipment grant saying it will give Maroondah’s budding young artists a chance to share their talents with the community. Youth, Sport and Recreation Minister James Merlino announced the Victoria Rocks – Music Equipment Grant during a visit to EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon…

Media Release: Top marks for happy snappers

Jul 8, 2010

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in Media Releases

JUDGES in the annual Maroondah City Council’s Photo Competition had their work cut out for them this year with more than 70 photographers entering 121 photographs. The winners were announced by Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin at a special ceremony on Thursday night at Maroondah Federation Estate. “It was always going to be difficult judging what…

Maroondah Photographic Competition Awards Evening

Jul 8, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Photographic Competition is an annual event open to all residents, employees and visitors of Maroondah. The competition showcases the photographic talents of the community and highlights landmarks and features within the municipality. Entrants are able to submit two A4 sized photographs for the competition, which are displayed at an exhibition at The Maroondah…

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