Eastern Transport Coalition – State Candidates Forum at Maroondah
The Eastern Transport Coalition is a council initiated advocacy group, covering Melbourne’s seven outer eastern Councils; Greater Dandenong, Knox, Manningham, Maroondah, Monash Whitehorse and the Shire...
View Article2010 Regional Adult Community Education Awards
The Regional Adult Community Education Awards is a new initiative from the Adult and Community Further Education (ACFE) board to recognise excellence within community houses and learning centres in...
View ArticleMedia Release: Maroondah Festival bigger and better than ever
This year’s Maroondah Festival was a huge success, with seven hours of entertainment enjoyed by the Maroondah community on Sunday 7 November at Town Park in Croydon. Maroondah Mayor Councillor Alex...
View ArticleSpeaking to the Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale
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...
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Master of Ceremonies for Harmony Day – Wish You Were Here
Alex as Master of Ceremonies for the Maroondah Harmony Day Exhibition and Concert Harmony Day is part of Cultural Diversity Week, designed to celebrate Australia’s multicultural society. Maroondah has...
View ArticleThe 2010 Maroondah Seniors Jazz Concert
The Maroondah Seniors Jazz Concert, is an annual event organised through the Maroondah Healthy Ageing Network and is now in its second year. The Network comprises of over 30 senior groups and clubs, as...
View ArticleMeeting with the Mayors of Knox, Manningham, Whitehorse and the Yarra Ranges
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...
View ArticleOpening the mecu Eastland service centre
mecu is a credit union, which encompassed several other organisations including Maroondah Credit Union. As an organisation, mecu has a strong focus on sustainability, with expert advice provided to...
View ArticleMaroondah Leader: Point of no slick churn
The Public Transport Users Association (PTUA) is a community based organisation that promotes improvements to public transport. I served as the founder and Convenor of the Outer East Branch until 2008,...
View ArticleMedia Release: Council signs an Agreement of Mutual Support
Maroondah City Council Mayor Alex Makin has joined five eastern council Mayors in signing an Agreement for Mutual Support in an effort to provide a stronger voice for the region. Councillor Makin said...
View ArticleMaroondah Leader: United stand on issues
Throughout this year I have been focused on working cooperatively as a region to provide a regional perspective on issues and challenges facing Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. As Mayor, I have been...
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