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Cr Alex Makin - Councillor for the Mullum Ward
http://www.alexmakin.com.au/journal
Alex Makin is a councillor for the Mullum Ward in the City of Maroondah. Alex has been a councillor since 2005, representing ratepayers, businesses, community groups and residents.
I aim to continue making a difference and welcome any thoughts you may have in regard to life, community and business in Maroondah.
Phone: (03) 9870 8202 or 0408 311 645
Email: alex@alexmakin.com.au
Recent Posts
Bendigo Bank Community Meeting
Maroondah has two Bendigo Bank Community Branches, one in Heathmont and one in Ringwood East. This evening the two branches convened a public meeting to discuss projects that could be assisted through the bank’s program of supporting local comm...
Handing over the Eastern Transport Coalition Monster Petition
The Eastern Transport Coalition’s Monster Petition was located within Maroondah for the past three weeks and is calling on the Government to commit to the following: A full and public feasibility study for a heavy rail line to Rowville, A full...
Delegates’ Report: Theatre, recognising volunteers and documenting Ringwood’s history
On the 20th of October I attended the Monkami Drama Group’s Performance of the Picnic at Hanging Rock. This is now the third year of the Monkami Drama Group and it is great to see the group expanding its talents. Monkami is a service provider ...
2009 Maroondah Volunteer Recognition Evening
The Maroondah Volunteer Recognition Evening provides an opportunity to recognise the many volunteers within Maroondah, including members of Meals on Wheels, Committees of Management, community organisations and Bushcare groups. The evening also ackno...
Book Launch: From Horse Shoes to High Heels – The History of Eastland
This evening I attended the launch of From Horse Shoes to High Heels, a history of the Eastland Shopping Centre site, written by Richard Carter, the former President of the Ringwood Historical Society. The launch was held at the Urban Life Cafe in Ri...
Maroondah Transition Towns Public Meeting
Transition Towns is a community-based movement that aims to strengthen local communities and encourage them to meet the challenges faced by climate change and peak oil. While Transition Towns is an international concept, each local community deve...
