Alex Makin – Candidate for Montague Ward

Month: August 2006

  • MAV: Future of Local Government progressing the Inter-Governmental Agreement

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    The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) as the collective voice for the 79 local councils in Victoria is calling for sector-wide reform of local government, with the aim of improving community engagement and regional collaboration, in an attempt to secure more equitable funding arrangements from the State and Federal Governments. In 2003 David Hawker, MP…

  • Media Release: Volunteering response overwhelming

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    In a great display of the sense of community shared by Maroondah residents Maroondah City Council has been overwhelmed by the number of people that have responded to our recent call for volunteers. It is therefore fitting that Maroondah extended the following opportunity to thank all people that have come forward to offer their time…

  • Maroondah's Community Grants: BJ Hubbard Reserve

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    The Friends of BJ Hubbard Reserve consists of local residents who help maintain and look after BJ Hubbard Reserve in Ringwood North. As part of Maroondah’s community grants program the Friends of BJ Hubbard organised an information panel complete with two carved timber posts that depict the bird, plant and animal life within the reserve.…

  • Ringwood Library Refurbishment

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    Today I attended the launch of the refurbished Ringwood Library. While the works were relatively minor such as the rearrangement of the information desk, improvements to lighting and the creation of additional seated areas will transform Ringwood Library into a place to browse, read and relax rather than a mere place to borrow books. The…

  • Maroondah Journal: Ringwood off the rails

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    The Maroondah Journal has reported on the delays experienced by thousands rail commuters due to the delay in completing works for EastLink. Public Transport Users Association spokesman Alex Makin said there was chaos at Ringwood Station and people lining the platforms. “There were literally people who could not move off the station platform, there were…

  • CEDA on Peak Oil

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    The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) is a not-for-profit independent think tank that aims to promote Australia’s economic development in a sustainable and socially balanced way. Amid the growing concern of rising petrol prices CEDA organised a seminar with Chris Skrebowski, a leading oil analyst who has a background as an oil journalist…

  • Chaos awaits morning commuters

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    Ringwood Station was the scene of chaos this morning as bridge works for EastLink failed to be completed by their scheduled time. As a result the sight of replacement buses greeted morning commuters as they had to wait to be ferried by bus from Ringwood to Box Hill. This resulted in not only excessive delays…

  • Presentation to Marlborough Primary

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    This morning I was invited to speak to grade five and six students at Marlborough Primary School about local government and the role of a councillor. Marlborough Primary School, located in Heathmont, was in fact my old primary school and it was definitely a rewarding experience to talk to students not only as a local…

  • Maroondah Leader: Bus driver sought for program

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    Maroondah City Council has issued an urgent call for volunteers to contribute as drivers for a program that supports elderly women and people with a disability. The Maroondah Leader has followed up on this issue and reiterated Maroondah’s request: The program supports elderly residents and women with a disability by providing them the ability to…

  • Media Release: Maroondah needs Fair Public Transport Fares

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    Media release – Wednesday, 22 August 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maroondah needs Fair Public Transport Fares Councillor for Loughnan’s Hill Ward Alex Makin has called on the State Government to commit to lower cost public transport fares and a reform of public transport zones. “While Maroondah the outer east definitely need more frequent and later…