Tag: culture
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Delegates’ Report: Presenting the Monster Petition, NAIDOC week and support for our community
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…
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Media Release: Music funding a win for Maroondah youth
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…
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Media Release: Top marks for happy snappers
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…
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Maroondah Photographic Competition Awards Evening
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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Maroondah Hospital celebrates NAIDOC week
NAIDOC Week is held across Australia during July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This afternoon I attended NAIDOC celebrations organised by Maroondah Hospital, which is part of of Eastern Health, a network of health services across the eastern region. Maroondah Hospital has worked closely with indigenous…
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Media Release: Ensuring a sustainable financial future for Maroondah
Maroondah City Council’s Proposed Council Plan 2010-2014 and Proposed Budget 2010-2011 were formally adopted during Council’s Monday 28 June meeting. The documents highlight the key initiatives which underpin the planning and budget blueprints for the Maroondah community. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin, said the Council Plan set out a broad range of Council activities…
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Media Release: Maroondah paparazzi put on a show
MAROONDAH’S people, places, pastimes and events, as captured by its residents, will be on display at this year’s Maroondah City Council Photo Competition Exhibition at Maroondah Federation Estate. This year the annual event attracted 121 entrants from 70 amateur photographers. Maroondah Mayor, Councillor Alex Makin said the quality of this year’s entrants was going to…
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Media Release: Main Street mosaics add a splash of colour
A collection of unique mosaic pavers designed by local VCAL students from Swinburne TAFE were unveiled by Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin on Tuesday 22 June. Funded by a Maroondah Council Arts and Cultural Grant and a brainchild of Croydon Main St Traders Association, the mosaics will be placed at the northern end of…
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Launch of Community Art Project in Main Street Croydon
This morning I was invited to launch mosaics that were created through a community art project in Main Street, Croydon. The mosaics were created by Swinburne VCAL students, through discussions with the Main Street Traders Committee and Maroondah City Council. The community art project is an example of collaboration and partnership between various organisations, including…
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Delegates’ Report: Reconciliation Week, ALGA, Refugee Week and celebrating Guiding
On the 26th of May I had the pleasure of launching Maroondah’s Reconciliation Week program at Maroondah Federation Estate. The launch was held on National Sorry Day, which preceded National Reconciliation Week, which was held between the 27th May through to the 3rd of June. Reconciliation Week provides an opportunity to recognise and celebrate indigenous culture and as…