Tag: public transport services

Maroondah Leader: roll out the issues

Oct 26, 2010

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alex

in Urban Sustainability

The State Election is just over a month away and the Marooodah Leader has canvassed community organisations on the issues facing Maroondah and Melbourne’s outer east: Mayor Alex Makin said the council’s focus was on funding for the $48 million Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure Centre, but the major parties should also provide an ongoing commitment…
Maroondah Leader: Point of no slick churn

Sep 26, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Public Transport Users Association (PTUA), Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) is a community based organisation that promotes improvements to public transport. I served as the founder and Convenor of the Outer East Branch until 2008, forming the branch to provide local advocacy on public transport issues affecting Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Since 2008 Jeremy Lunn has served as the branch…
Media Release: Six key priorities for Eastern Region Councils

Sep 8, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Environment, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Mayors and CEOS of the Eastern Region Councils met the candidates of the major parties last week to discuss the key priorities for the coming State Election. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin, who chaired the meeting, said representatives from Yarra Ranges, Banyule, Boroondara, Greater Dandenong, Knox, Manningham, Nillumbik and Whitehorse councils all attended the event.…

Tag: public transport services

Maroondah Leader: roll out the issues

Maroondah Leader: Point of no slick churn

Media Release: Six key priorities for Eastern Region Councils