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

Speaking to the Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale

Feb 1, 2011

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in Business Community, Community Engagement, Rotary, Social Sustainability

Australia is home to a large number of Rotary Clubs, which are organised into geographically defined districts. The eastern and south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne are situated within Rotary District 9810, which extends from Port Philip Bay through to Dandenong Ranges and beyond. This evening I spoke to the Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale, discussing my…

Media Release: Join in the Australia Day festivities

Jan 12, 2011

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alex

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

Australia Day in Maroondah is again shaping as a fun-filled affair with a range of activities on offer for the entire family. The action gets under way at 9.30am at Ringwood Lake Soundshell with a flag raising ceremony to mark the national day. Councillor Alex Makin suggested residents to head on down and enjoy a…

Media Release: Councillors show support for Ringwood Station petition

Sep 22, 2010

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alex

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

Maroondah City Councillors have thrown their support behind the Ringwood Station Petition and are urging other members of the community to get behind the campaign. All nine Maroondah Councillors have signed the petition which is calling on all state political parties to commit to an upgrade of Ringwood Station within the term of the next…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – discussing the club website and introducing new members

Aug 4, 2010

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in Community Engagement, Rotary, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Rotary Club of Ringwood is one of several service clubs located within the City of Maroondah, which aim to provide support to groups and individuals within the community. The Rotary Club of Ringwood has had a particular focus on assisting refugees and has supported a number of events celebrating Maroondah’s cultural diversity. This evening…

Media Release: Ensuring a sustainable financial future for Maroondah

Jun 30, 2010

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Sports and Leisure, Urban Sustainability

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…

June BizConnect Business Breakfast

Jun 23, 2010

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

The BizConnect Business Breakfast is a Maroondah City Council initiative designed to connect local businesses and to share knowledge and skills. This morning’s speaker was from Destination Melbourne who discussed the growing $2.6 billion market generated through tourism opportunities from visiting friends and relatives. The friends and relatives tourism market is the largest segment of…

Opening the Ringwood Telstra Business Centre

May 11, 2010

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alex

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This morning I was invited to officially open the Ringwood Telstra Business Centre, located on Heatherdale Road. The introduction of the Telstra Business Centre reinforces the growing business confidence within Ringwood and provides further local employment opportunities within the municipality. The launch included a presentation on the future of technology, which highlighted the rapid pace…

Maroondah Leader: Going public

Dec 8, 2009

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alex

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

One of my first acts as the Mayor of Maroondah was to refuse the mayoral car. I have been undertaking my council duties utilising a range of transport options, including public transport and walking. I believe it is imperative that we continue to encourage the use of sustainable forms of transport. The Maroondah Leader has…

Maroondah Journal: Residents have crucial role, says new mayor

Dec 8, 2009

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alex

in Business Community, Maroondah City Council

One of my priorities as the Mayor for the next twelve months is to encourage community participation. The Maroondah Journal has reported on these aims: Maroondah’s new mayor has called on the community to become more involved in its own future. Cr Alex Makin, who was elected mayor at a special meeting last Wednesday, said…

Open Forum with Enjoying Planned Retirement

Oct 15, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Urban Sustainability

This evening I was invited to speak at Enjoying Planned Retirement’s members meeting to discuss council and my long interest and involvement with one of Maroondah’s largest seniors based groups. Enjoying Planned Retirement is based at Norwood Hall and shares its facilities with Ringwood U3A and the North Ringwood Senior Citizens. The Ringwood Arts Society…

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