Tag: Maroondah
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Citizenship Ceremony – November 2010
One of the highlights in local government and as Mayor is presiding over Citizenship Ceremonies and welcoming new citizens to both Australia and the City of Maroondah. This evening we welcomed 90 new Australian citizens into the City of Maroondah. Tonight’s citizenship ceremony is the last ceremony for 2010 and my last as Mayor. The…
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Launch of the Eastern Region Family Help Cards
Community Safety Month is held throughout October to promote safer communities. Councils across the Eastern Region worked together to promote community safety, including the prevention of family violence. This afternoon I attended the launch of the Eastern Region Family Violence Help Cards, which are pocket sized cards containing information on services available to assist victims…
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Media Release: Support grows for Ringwood Station upgrade
Maroondah City Council is delighted that the Greens and Liberal parties have listened to the community’s concerns with both of them pledging to upgrade Ringwood Station within the term of the next government. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin said Council will continue its advocacy campaign leading into the state election in the hope the Labor…
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Media Release: Maroondah’s top youth recognised
Maroondah City Council recognised the efforts of more than 45 young people at the 2010 Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening on Thursday, October 21. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin, who attended the night, said the event recognised the outstanding contribution made by young volunteers and leaders in the Maroondah community. “Young volunteers in Maroondah play an…
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Media Release: Push to turn Maroondah’s street lighting green
Maroondah residents were among more than 3500 people to support a Municipal Association of Victoria petition calling on an upgrade to energy efficient street lighting. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin thanked those Maroondah residents who pledged their support to the Give Our Streets the Green Light campaign. “The petition was calling on the State and…
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Media Release: Proposed Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure on display at Maroondah Festival
Maroondah City Council Mayor Councillor Alex Makin congratulates the 14 Ringwood Diving Club members who have qualified for the National Competition next year. “It is a fantastic effort from our local club to have so many divers representing the state at such an elite level,” Cr Makin said. “The news of the club’s success timed…
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2010 Khaudo Festival
The Khaudo Festival is a new year celebration celebrated by the Zomi, an ethnic group from Burma. This afternoon I attended the 2010 Khaudo Festival organised by the Zomi Association of Australia for the Maroondah community. The Khuado Festival is an important annual event that is celebrated throughout the Northern Chin State of Burma, Manipur…
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Delegates’ Report: Regional Partnerships, Celebrating Diversity, Ringwood Station Advocacy
There are several notable items I will discuss tonight. The first being the regional partnership signed by the Mayors of the Cities of Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Whitehorse and the Shire of Yarra Ranges on the 22nd of September. This agreement will strengthen co-operation between the municipalities in areas such as advocacy, where each of these…
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Media Release: Ringwood Station – The Missing Piece
Maroondah City Council has launched the Ringwood – The Missing Piece campaign seeking a funding commitment from all state political parties for the upgrade of Ringwood Station into an accessible, safe and integrated interchange. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin, who launched the campaign, said a safe, vibrant and integrated station was the missing piece of…
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Media Release: Community seeks commitment to Ringwood Station at Forum
The Maroondah community took the opportunity to quiz representatives from the Australian Labor Party, the Liberal Party and The Greens on their public transport credentials at a forum hosted by the Eastern Transport Coalition last night. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex Makin said the event, held at the Karralyka Centre, was attended by candidates contesting the…