Tag: transport
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Delegates’ Report: Presenting the Monster Petition, NAIDOC week and support for our community
On the 24th of June I was part of a delegation through the Eastern Transport Coalition, that presented a petition of 13,000 signatures to the Parliament of Victoria. The petition, which was accepted by Martin Pakula, the Minister for Public Transport, as well as Terry Mulder, the Shadow Minister for Transport and Greg Barber, the…
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VicRoads Regional Forum
VicRoads is a designed statutory authority, which as part of its response manages maintenance and construction. While VicRoads is ultimately responsible to the State Government, it does need to work closely with local government, as many of its decisions can have repercussions for Councils. This afternoon I attended a regional forum hosted by VicRoads for…
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Media Release: Ensuring a sustainable financial future for Maroondah
Maroondah City Council’s Proposed Council Plan 2010-2014 and Proposed Budget 2010-2011 were formally adopted during Council’s Monday 28 June meeting. The documents highlight the key initiatives which underpin the planning and budget blueprints for the Maroondah community. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin, said the Council Plan set out a broad range of Council activities…
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Speaking to the Ringwood Heritage Seniors
The Ringwood Heritage Seniors are based at Maroodah Federation Estate and meet on a regular basis, providing a range of activities and speakers. This afternoon I spoke with the Ringwood Heritage Seniors and discussed Council’s plans for the revitalisation of Ringwood, including the proposed redevelopment of the Ringwood Aquatic Centre. There is a need for…
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Media Release: Monster petition to be presented to Parliament
The Eastern Transport Coalition’s (ETC) ‘monster petition’ will be presented on Thursday 24 June at 1.00pm on the steps of Parliament House. The petition has travelled throughout Melbourne’s eastern region since 21 July 2009 and has been hosted by each of the seven members of the ETC – the municipalities of Maroondah, Monash, Whitehorse, Dandenong,…
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Media Release: Central Ringwood Community Centre upgrade unveiled
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan will join Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, to unveil a series of upgrades to Central Ringwood Community Centre on site tomorrow (20 May). Cr Makin said the $200,000 upgrade would improve the experience of centre users. “This project has led to the creation of a new area for community groups…
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Speaking to participants at the Young Leaders Program
The Maroondah Young Leaders program is a week-long intensive program that aims to increase confidence and leadership skills for up to thirty local Year 10 students. Key topics covered in the program include: Communication skills Public speaking Leadership Assertiveness Self awareness Project management Group processes Confidence building Conflict resolution This afternoon I was invited to…
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State Government 2010-2011 Budget Breakfast
The State Budget was delivered on Tuesday, and while several funding streams have been announced, including further funds for sporting and community facilities, there little new initiatives allocated specifically to projects within Maroondah. The Budget Breakfast has hosted by James Merlino, the Member for Monbulk and the Minster for Sport, Recreation, Youth Affairs and Minister…
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Maroondah Leader: Council hopes Ringwood station cash is on track
The State Government will release its budget on the 4th of May, whereby it will be hoped that funding towards the complete redevelopment of Ringwood Station will be committed. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the desired redevelopment of Ringwood Station, which is Maroondah’s number one priority for State Government funding. Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin…
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Speaking at the PTUA Outer East Branch meeting
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) was founded in 1976 and advocates for public transport improvements across Melbourne and Victoria. The organisation has two branches, one located in Geelong and the other covering the Outer East of Melbourne. The PTUA Outer East Branch was founded in 200, where I was one of its founding members…