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

Media Release: Ringwood Station petition well supported

Sep 15, 2010

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Maroondah City Council’s petition calling on all state political parties to commit to a redevelopment of Ringwood Station in the next term of government has received generous support from the community. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said to date more than 150 people had signed the petition, some choosing to leave comments on Council’s website. “It…

Media Release: Video highlights Ringwood Station inadequacies

Sep 13, 2010

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Maroondah City Council has stepped up the Ringwood Station advocacy campaign launching an online video highlighting major accessibility issues at the station. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the video highlighted the shocking state of the station. “The video really shows how bad the station is and how inaccessible it is for those who rely on…

Media Release: Mayor leads by example in station advocacy campaign

Sep 1, 2010

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“Today marks the start of our campaign to secure a commitment from all major state political parties to commit to an upgrade of Ringwood Station within the term of the next government,” Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said. “I am proud to be the first signatory on the petition which we hope will see Ringwood Station…

Media Release: Council launches petition to upgrade Ringwood Station

Aug 25, 2010

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Maroondah City Council is calling on all state political parties to commit to delivering a safe, accessible and integrated Ringwood Station within the term of the next State Government. On September 1, Council will launch a petition as the first stage of a community based campaign calling for the Station redevelopment. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin…

Media Release: Top marks for happy snappers

Jul 8, 2010

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JUDGES in the annual Maroondah City Council’s Photo Competition had their work cut out for them this year with more than 70 photographers entering 121 photographs. The winners were announced by Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin at a special ceremony on Thursday night at Maroondah Federation Estate. “It was always going to be difficult judging what…

History of the Shrine at Ringwood Library

Jun 2, 2010

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in Libraries, Maroondah City Council

The Shrine of Remembrance Travelling Exhibition is a mobile exhibit that provides a history of the Shrine, featuring information panels, archival photographs and audiovisual material. The exhibit traces the Shrine’s history from concept to construction, as well as its role as a commemorative and interactive learning space. This morning I was invited to launch the Travelling Exhibition…

Development in Maroondah – Business Networking Event

May 26, 2010

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in Business Community, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah City Council holds regular events for the business community to provide information on Council’s policies and future trends. This evening we hosted an information session on the Ringwood Central Activities District to provide an update on plans for the revitalisation of Ringwood. As the Mayor of Maroondah, I introduced the session and provided an…

Tour of library facilities

May 14, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

Part of the vision for the Ringwood Central Activities District is a new Library as part of the town centre, which will provide an opportunity to create new community and civic space within the centre of Ringwood. Several Libraries have been redeveloped over the past few years and as a result I joined the Council…

2010 Cultural Diversity Week and Harmony Day

Mar 18, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Libraries, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Cultural Diversity Week is an opportunity to recognise multicultural ism and to promote inclusiveness within our community. Harmony Day marks the final day of Cultural Diversity Week with its message of Everyone Belongs. Throughout the day Centrelink, Eastern Regional Libraries, Maroondah City Council, Department of Justice, Mission Australia, Migrant Information Centre and Ringwood Police organised…

Media Release: Everyone Belongs

Mar 10, 2010

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Libraries, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Harmony Day, held each year on 21 March, provides a unique occasion for schools, community groups and organisations to celebrate our cultural diversity and show that everyone belongs. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin said Maroondah City Council has joined together with Eastern Regional Libraries, Mission Australia, Centrelink and the Department of Justice to provide…

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