Tag: election
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Media Release: Philip Gould in concert
One of Australia’s most loved performers, Philip Gould, is preparing to bring his highly anticipated stage show to Karralyka as part of the 2008 Maroondah Morning Music Program. Councillor Alex Makin said it was very exciting to have such an internationally renowned performer gracing the Karralyka stage. “Many Australians grew up listening to the talents…
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Heatherdale Community Action Group meeting 2008
The Heatherdale Community Action Group exists to preserve, protect and enhance the amenity of Heatherdale Road and neighbouring areas. Heatherdale is in a unique situation where the locality is divided between Maroondah (the eastern side of Heatherdale Road) and Whitehorse (the western side of Heatherdale Road). The Action Group is able to provide a voice…
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Maroondah Leader: Dib mayor – talk of vote 'deal'
Maroondah’s mayoral election and the process surrounding the appointment has received coverage in the Maroondah Leader: Maroondah’s new mayor Tony Dib has taken the chair amid accusations of factionalism and backroom deals. Cr Dib was elected mayor by one vote in a four-three split over rival Cr Alex Makin last Wednesday night. It is a…
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Maroondah Journal: New mayor vows to push Government on road funding
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the outcome of Maroondah’s statutory meeting where Cr. Tony Dib was elected mayor: The night was not short of controversy, with councillors Maureen Naylor and Jo-anne Taylor calling for a division of the votes. Both requested Cr Dib and candidate Cr Alex Makin to speak about why they wanted…
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Maroondah Mayoral Election for 2008
This evening, the mayor for the 2008 year was elected at Maroondah’s Statutory Meeting. In previous years, the election of the mayor had been informally decided at a private meeting with councillors on the preceding Monday, with the statutory council meeting being nothing more than a mere formality to approve the decision. This year however,…
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Maroondah Journal: Disabled could swing election, activists warn
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the successful launch of Campaign Enable with its key theme of equal access for all. More than 20 disability campaigners met outside Eastland shopping centre, Ringwood wearing “I have a disability and I vote” T-shirts as part of Campaign Enable. Campaign Enable, which is being organised, managed and conducted…
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Eastern Transport Coalition: November meeting
Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition covered a range of topics as the focus of the group begins to explore key issues that will be relevant for 2008. The meeting included presentations from the Australian Greens and the Australian Democrats, both of whom are supportive of the need for federal involvement in urban public transport. While Family…
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Media Release: Public transport commitments this election: a mixed bag
Acting Chairperson of the ETC, Cr Alex Makin has said the ETC has been underwhelmed by the responses from the major political parties to the need for improved public transport in the east. “Voters in these key electorates also think that the Federal Government should fund public transport infrastructure in the same way they do…