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Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Tag: local community

  • The Future of Local Government Conference

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    Yesterday and today I attended the Future of Local Government Conference, an event organised by the MAV (Municipal Association of Victoria). The conference, which is in its second year, explores the relationship between local, state and federal governments as well as future governance and funding issues for local government. Key issues facing local government include…

  • Australia Day Awards: Celebrating Community Involvement

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    As part of the Australia Day festivities Maroondah Council organised citizenship ceremonies for new Australian citizens and the Australia Day Awards which recognise the importance of volunteers within the local community. The strength of an community is dependent largely on the efforts of volunteers. The Australia Day Awards is Maroondah’s way of recognising and acknowledging…

  • Maroondah Business Week Dinner

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    Tonight I attended the Maroondah Business Week Dinner, which concluded Maroondah Business Week which the presenting of the Business Excellence Awards presentations. These awards are presented to businesses which are both successful and demonstrate a commitment to the local community. The Business Week Dinner presented an opportunity to demonstrate the role Maroondah businesses play within…

  • Put The Community Back Into Ringwood

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    The Ringwood Transit City Community Coalition (RTCCC) held a public workshop entitled Planning and Participation to encourage wider community input and debate into the future of Ringwood. The workshop was well received by the community and clearly demonstrated the need for wider community input into the future of Ringwood. View media issued by the RTCCC.