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

Maroondah City Council: 30th Anniversary

Dec 16, 2024

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Tonight, I was back in Ringwood reflecting on Maroondah City Council as it celebrated its 30th anniversary since its formation from the former Cities of Ringwood and Croydon (plus part of the former Shire of Lilydale). The anniversary event was held in heart of Ringwood in the Civic and Community Centre known as Ringwood Realm,…

Attendance Report: Promoting the arts and community organisations

Apr 22, 2011

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

On the 31st of March I had the pleasure of opening Parole Viaggianti, which is the latest exhibition at Maroondah Federation Estate. Parole Viaggianti, otherwise known as Travelling Words, features artwork by Angela Cavalieri explores the relationship between language, cultural memory and subjectivity drawing upon Angela’s experiences while travelling. The exhibition was developed in partnership…

Maroondah Leader: Trains unreliable

Apr 12, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport

The Maroondah Leader has reported on the decline in reliability for trains serving Maroondah through the Belgrave and Lilydale lines. Cr Alex Makin said the lack of services left passengers waiting up to 30 minutes to get from Croydon to Ringwood. While peak-hour services continue to suffer from reliability issues, there is also a lack…

Opening of Angela Cavalieri’s Parole Viaggiante at Maroondah Art Gallery

Mar 31, 2011

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alex

in Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Maroondah Federation Estate and the Maroondh Art Gallery. The gallery, which is located in the art room of the former Ringwood Primary School is Maroondah’s premiere art gallery featuring a diverse range of art exhibitions. This evening I was invited to launch Parole Viaggiante, the latest exhibition at…

Attendance Report: Celebrating Maroondah’s Arts and Cultural Events

Mar 28, 2011

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

On the 26th of February I attended the Picnic in the Park hosted at Maroondah Federation Estate, which coincided with the celebrations for its 10th anniversary. Maroondah Federation Estate was established in partnership between local, state and federal governments on the site of the former Ringwood Primary School The foresight that resulted in the establishment…

Media Release: Master the art of web marketing

Mar 9, 2011

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability

Small businesses are being given the chance to boost their social marketing skills at a workshop on Wednesday March 23. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said Web Works for Small Business would be valuable for any business owner wanting to get ahead of the competition. “Online marketing has become such a vital tool in business promotion…

Media Release: Survivors of Stroke taking to the stage

Mar 2, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah-based choir Stroke a Chord is celebrating its first birthday by launching a website and announcing its first public performance. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said the choir started in 2010 to allow people with limited or no speech to experience something positive and joyful with their voice in a social and understanding environment. “Imagine not…

Mullum Ward Picnic in the Park at Maroondah Federation Estate

Feb 26, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah Federation Estate celebrated its 10th birthday with a range of activities highlighting the Maroondah Art Gallery and the range of community groups that utilise the facility. The celebrations coincided with a picnic in the park, providing a free barbecue and the opportunity to meet the Mullum Ward Councillors. Like previous picnic in the parks,…

Attendance Report: Australia Day and the changeover for the CAD Mayors Forum

Feb 21, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

On the 26th of January I attended the Maroondah Australia Day Celebrations at Ringwood Lake. The celebrations, which coincide with a citizenship ceremony and the awarding of Maroondah’s Citizen, Young Citizen and Event of the Year, were held at Ringwood Lake and provided an opportunity to welcome new citizens, as well as acknowledge the many…

Media Release: Croydon man prosecuted for littering

Feb 16, 2011

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alex

in Environment, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases

A Croydon man has been convicted and fined $1635 after pleading guilty to three separate littering offences. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said the matter was heard at the Ringwood Magistrate’s Court on Monday 7 February. “Following an extensive investigation by Council officers the man was charged with three separate offences for dumping bags of printer…

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