ringwood – Page 9 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Media Release: Mayor leads by example in station advocacy campaign

Sep 1, 2010

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

“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: Community expo on Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure proposal a success

Sep 1, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

At least two more information expos on the proposed Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure facility are planned following the success of the Eastland expo on August 26. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the expo gave the community a chance to see how the proposed facility would provide exciting aquatic and leisure activities for all members of…

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…

Ringwood Historical Society – Early Jewish Settlers in the Colony of Victoria

Aug 24, 2010

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The Ringwood Historical Society meets on a monthly basis with guest speakers discussing aspects of history. Tonight’s guest speaker discussed the growing cultural diversity in the early days of the Colony of Victoria through Jewish migration into the settlement. Victoria and Melbourne have a long tradition of cultural diversity and in its early Colonial history…

Meeting with the Mayors of Knox, Manningham, Whitehorse and the Yarra Ranges

Aug 18, 2010

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in Arts and Culture, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

The City of Maroondah is one of several Councils located within Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and it is imperative that we work collaboratively to best represent the needs of our community. Issues such as transport, planning and community facilities are common concerns across these Councils and the ability to deliver positive solutions is enhanced if we…

Media Release: Community invited to Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure information expo

Aug 18, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

As Council continues the development for the proposed Maroondah Aquatic and Leisure facility, the community is invited to an information expo at Eastland on Thursday 26 August from 1pm to 8pm. Maroondah Mayor, Councillor Alex Makin invites the Maroondah community to come along to the information expo which will showcase how the proposed new facility…

Delegates’ Report: Thanking our volunteers, supporting cultural diversity and youth and reducing greenhouse emissions

Aug 16, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

On the 31st of July I attended an evening hosted by Maroondah’s Sudanese Community, where they shared traditional Southern Sudanese cuisine with the wider Maroondah municipality. Maroondah is home to almost 200 people from Sudan who share similar aspirations, in regard to employment and housing, like many other members of our community. The food included…

Ringwood Croquet Club – Opening of 2010 Croquet Season

Aug 14, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sports and Leisure

The Ringwood Croquet Club is located in Greenwood Avenue and forms part of the Jubilee Park Sporting Precinct in Ringwood. Like many other sporting clubs, the Ringwood Croquet Club has invested in upgrades to its grounds to reduce watering requirements. This morning I was invited to launch the 2010 Croquet Season and participated in several…

Eastern Volunteers – Business Booster Breakfast

Aug 12, 2010

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in Business Community, Community Engagement

Eastern Volunteers would like to invite you to our Business Booster Breakfast at Club Ringwood on 15th September, to launch our new business network, Friends of EV. Our Business Booster Breakfast will offer the chance to: hear Tom O’Dowd (Exclusive Distributor for Power Balance in Australia & NZ) speak on ‘The benefits for businesses of…

Maroondah Leader: Bike path in state of limbo

Aug 10, 2010

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in Environment, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport

The provision of sustainable forms of transport, such as public transport and cycling, is required to ensure alternatives to car travel, thereby mitigating traffic congestion and reducing greenhouse emissions. Whitehorse Cyclists have launched a proposal for Box Hill to Ringwood cycling trail adjacent to the existing rail corridor. This would provide a safe and direct…

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