Tag: media comments
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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 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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Maroondah Journal: A little less conversation, a little more action wanted at station
The Maroondah Journal has been following the progress of the latest campaign to achieve a State Government commitment for the redevelopment of Ringwood Station. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said commuters were rightfully frustrated. “The No. 1 issue is the poor condition of the station and the poor image. It really is crunch for Ringwood’s transit…
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Maroondah Journal: East misses out on extra trains
The Belgrave and Lilydale lines have been missed completely by a new train timetable announced by Conex and the State Government and the Maroondah Journal has reported on this neglect: Eastern Transport Coalition spokesman, Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin, said the east had been neglected. “The Belgrave and Lilydale lines, which serve Melbourne’s eastern suburbs have…
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Maroondah Journal: Volunteer centre in need of new home
One of the ongoing issues for the Eastern Volunteers Resource Centre (EVRC) has been the need for a new community premises to cater for the ongoing growth of the organisation. The EVRC provides volunteer assistance and community transport and also serves as a critical conduit for the encouragement and recruiting of volunteers within Maroondah, as…
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Maroondah Journal: Key lobbyist quits: lack of focus claim
The Maroondah Journal and a number of eastern suburban papers have covered my recent resignation from the Public Transport Users Association. A vocal member of Melbourne’s key public transport lobby group has resigned amid concerns the organisation is failing as an effective lobbyist for the eastern suburbs. “I felt there was a lack of support…
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Maroondah Journal: Brumby urged to act on transport
John Brumby has been appointed as the new Premier of Victoria after the resignation of Steve Bracks and the Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) has called on the new Premier to commit to his promise of fixing Melbourne’s public transport system. The Maroondah Journal has reported on this request: On his first day in the…
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Maroondah Journal: Playtime's back on again
The Maroondah Journal has continued its coverage of Maidstone Street by reporting that the park will not be sold by Maroondah City Council. The decision not to sell the park was decided at the Council meeting held on the 16th of July. Cr Alex Makin said it was a great decision for the community. “The…
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Media Release: Maidstone Street Park – not for sale
Maroondah City Council agreed to abandon the proposed sale of land at 47A Maidstone Street, Ringwood at its meeting held on Monday 16 July, 2007. Councillor Alex Makin said that before selling any Council owned land, a range of community consultation measures must be followed. “Council takes its role as steward of land assets seriously…