Tag: media comments
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Eastern FM – discussing the process of filling a vacancy on Council
This morning I spoke briefly to Eastern FM to discuss the process for filling a vacancy on council, given Peter Gurr’s resignation. The method for filling a vacancy depends as to the whether the council has a multi-member or single member ward structure. Maroondah now has three wards electing three Councillors each and under this…
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Tour of Eastern FM’s studios and Interview
Eastern FM is a community radio station based at Wyreena Community Arts Centre in Croydon. The station broadcasts on 98.1 FM and has coverage throughout Maroondah, Knox and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Eastern FM broadcasts to over 600,000 people in region and approximately 200,000 listeners. This afternoon I was invited to a tour of…
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Maroondah Journal: bid to restore cottage
The Ringwood Miner’s Cottage, a reminder of Ringwood’s history with antimony mining, was tragically destroyed by arsonists on the 20th of November. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the aftermath of the cottage’s destruction and council’s efforts to date: Mayor Alex Makin said discussions between the council and the historical society would take place early…
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Maroondah Leader: $3.55m home for Ringwood Soccer
Work is progressing on the redevelopment of the Ringwood’s soccer facilities at Jubilee Park with demolition starting this week. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the progress of this development which is expected to be complete by the end of 2010: Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the start of works on December 8 was good…
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Maroondah Journal: Residents have crucial role, says new mayor
One of my priorities as the Mayor for the next twelve months is to encourage community participation. The Maroondah Journal has reported on these aims: Maroondah’s new mayor has called on the community to become more involved in its own future. Cr Alex Makin, who was elected mayor at a special meeting last Wednesday, said…
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Maroondah Leader: Residents face local backlash
One of the more controversial issues facing Maroondah at the moment is a planning application for an eight storey residential social housing development in Larissa Avenue, Ringwood. This issue has become controversial, not because it involves social housing, but due to the fact that State Government has enabled this project to bypass council planning requirements.…
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Maroondah Journal: Drive is on for major boost to trains, buses
The Eastern Transport Coalition’s “monster petition” was launched this morning at Monash University. The petition has six key requests calling the State Government to improve public transport infrastructure across the region: A full and public feasibility study for a heavy rail line to Rowville, A full and public feasibility study for a heavy rail line…
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Maroondah Leader: full house seeks options
The Maroondah Leader has reported on North Ringwood Community House’s successful grant application to identify a new preferred location for the facility. Councillor Alex Makin said the feasibility study would provide a “clear sense of direction” for the centre. The State Government must be congratulated for contributing $25,000 towards the study, which combined with Council’s…
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Maroondah Leader: New local law causes conflict
While it is critical that there is accountability and transparency within Local Government recent changes in the Local Government Act have had the unintended result of potentially restricting councillor involvement within community organisations. The Maroondah Leader has reported on these changes and their repercussions. Cr Alex Makin said he resigned from the Croydon Conservation Society…