Tag: General
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Councillor Magazine: How councillors can harness the Internet
Councillor is a quarterly magazine designed to help educate current councillors and demonstrate innovative approaches to local government. I was contacted by Councillor Magazine to write an article on how councillors can harness the Internet to assist in encouraging dialogue with their community. The article was featured in the September/October edition of the magazine: How…
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Maroondah Rugby Club AGM
After the opening of the Westpac Business Centre I attended the Annual General Meeting of the Maroondah Rugby Club which is located at the Griff Hunt Reserve in North Croydon. The Maroondah Rugby Club has faced a number of challenges, particularly in regard to the condition of the Griff Hunt Reserve. Fortunately Councillor Jo-anne Taylor…
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Ringwood Historical Society 2008 AGM
Tonight the Ringwood Historical Society held its Annual General Meeting to elect the officebearers for the next twelve months. I had the pleasure of being asked to officiate the AGM and to discuss the future of Ringwood and the need for new community space. Many community groups, such as the Ringwood Historical Society, Eastern Volunteers,…
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First edition of Maroondah Youth Voice
Maroondah Youth Voice is a publication produced by secondary school students to provide a voice for Maroondah’s youth. This afternoon provided an opportunity to celebrate the first edition of Maroondah Youth Voice. The first edition involved students from Ringwood Secondary College, Maroondah Secondary College and Croydon Secondary College, with plans to encourage further schools to…
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Heatherdale Community Action Group: 2008 AGM
Tonight marked the second Annual General Meeting for the Heatherdale Community Action Group (HCAG). The group, aims to enhance and protect the amenity Heatherdale, a locality that is split between Maroondah and Whitehorse Councils. One of the most pressing issues is the ongoing noise complaints within the Heatherdale area. In this regard Maroondah Council has…
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Media Release: Councils need to enter the 21st century
MEDIA RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Monday, 18 August 2008 Councils need to enter the 21st century Loughnan’s Hill Ward Councillor Alex Makin, an avid web blogger, has called on Councillors and prospective candidates to embrace new technology and develop an Internet web site and blog to strengthen interaction with the community. “Local government is supposed…
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Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau special general meeting
This afternoon I was invited to chair a special meeting of the Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau to discuss the recently adopted business plan and the future vision for the organisation. The Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau delivers crucial support for some of Maroondah’s most vulnerable residents through providing advice, food assistance and referral services. Today’s special…
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Delegates' Report: Recognising our natural environment, volunteers, accessibility and the strength of partnerships
On the 27th of April I attended the launch of the Mullum Mullum festival, which is now entering its tenth year. The Mullum Mullum Festival is a community led project, which is supported by Whitehorse, Manningham and Maroondah Councils and encourages conservation and appreciation of our natural environment. The significance of the Mullum Valley has…