Councillor Chris Jones, Barngeong Ward

22/03/2026

Awesome morning at HE Parker Reserve in Heathmont for our Celebrate Maroondah Dogs Day Out! The weather was perfect and it was great to so many different and well behaved dogs and their owners enjoying local stalls, doggie treats and activities.

Thanks for our community for participating, and the Council staff who organised the morning. I’m proud to support these events which embody everything we love in Maroondah - community, the outdoors and enjoying them with our pets.

12/03/2026

Looking forward to seeing our community tonight at Barngeong Reserve for our FREE outdoor movie night featuring “How to Train Your Dragon” under the stars! 🐉

📅 Friday 13 March - TONIGHT!
🕙 Activities start at 6.30pm | Movie approx. 8.15pm
📍 Barngeong Reserve – 50 Bambra Street, Croydon

✅ Free outdoor movie night featuring “How to Train Your Dragon”
✅ Kids’ crafts & fun activities
✅ Roving entertainment
✅ Coffee & ice cream from local vendors

Pack your picnic, grab a cosy blanket, and dress for Melbourne’s famously unpredictable weather.

🙌 No bookings needed – it’s free!

See you tonight!

14/02/2026

Finished your drink while you're out and about? Don't bin it… basket it!

You might have spotted new baskets on public bins around Maroondah. They're part of our CDS Basket trial and they're all about keeping materials in the loop instead of sending them to landfill.

Here's the idea: instead of tossing your empty bottle or can in the bin, pop it in the basket. Local collectors and community groups can then pick them up and return them for the 10c refund. Council doesn't collect these containers. The baskets simply make it easier for valuable materials to be recycled instead of wasted.

It's circular economy in action, right here in Maroondah. ♻️

For more info or to find your nearest basket 👉 https://crjones.au/cdsbaskets

06/02/2026

Have Your Say – Shape Better Walking Routes in Maroondah!

Where do you walk in Maroondah? Council is reviewing our Principal Pedestrian Network. That’s the network of key walking routes around shops, schools, parks, public transport and your neighbourhood. Your feedback matters!

We want to hear from residents of all ages and abilities so we can make walking in our community safer, more accessible and more enjoyable for everyone.

👉 Take the short survey and share your thoughts:
🔗 https://crjones.au/PPNReview2026

📅 Survey open: 2 February – 6 March 2026
Your input will help guide future footpaths, crossings and walking improvements right across Maroondah.

Let’s make Maroondah more walkable together! 🦶❤️

Council is reviewing our Principal Pedestrian Network (PPN) and we are seeking feedback on a new aspirational network map and the priority areas. Help us build a network that truly supports our diverse community.

25/12/2025

🎄Wishing all residents of Barngeong Ward and the wider Maroondah community a very Merry Christmas!

Today I’m feeling especially grateful for family, for community, and for the privilege of serving you as your local Councillor. Christmas is a time for togetherness, reflection, and appreciation, and I hope your day is filled with laughter, great food, and the company of people you care about most.

From my family’s table to yours we wish you a wonderful holiday period and a safe, joyful New Year ahead. Thank you for the conversations, the passion for our community, and the trust you place in me to advocate on your behalf.

Maroondah is a special place, because of you. 💚
Stay safe, enjoy the break, and take care of each other.

06/12/2025

🎄What a wonderful night at Maroondah Carols at Croydon Town Park! 🎄

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, from neighbours and families, to friends and community groups, you made tonight something truly special. Seeing so many smiling faces, hearing our local talent performing, and sharing in the Christmas spirit has been an absolute joy.

I’m grateful to live and serve in a community that comes together with warmth, generosity and festive cheer. Here’s to a merry Christmas season!

06/12/2025

🎄What a wonderful night at Maroondah Carols at Croydon Town Park! 🎄

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, from neighbours and families, to friends and community groups, you made tonight something truly special. Seeing so many smiling faces, hearing our local talent performing, and sharing in the Christmas spirit has been an absolute joy.

I’m grateful to live and serve in a community that comes together with warmth, generosity and festive cheer. Here’s to a merry Christmas season!



Cr. Nathaniel Henderson - McAlpin Ward, Maroondah
Cr Catherine Gordon, Bungalook Ward Maroondah City Council
Cr Paul Macdonald - Tarralla Ward - Maroondah City Council

24/11/2025

Proud to be supporting Croydon North Cricket Club this season and great to be backing local sport in Maroondah.

🚨Sponsor Alert🚨

Councillor Chris Jones for the Barngenong Ward has come on board as a sponsor for the 2025/2026 season!

A proud supporter of local sport in the community who values our passions, we are thrilled to have him sponsor us this season!

Please join us in welcoming Councillor Chris Jones!

09/11/2025

What a fantastic day at the Maroondah Festival!

After yesterday’s wet and miserable weather, it was wonderful to see the sunshine return, and even better to see so many people from across our community come together to enjoy the market stalls, food trucks, rides and entertainment.

As a Councillor, I’m so proud to support events like this that bring our community together and celebrate everything that makes Maroondah such a special place to live.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the day such a success. 🎡🎶

I encourage everyone to join us for our upcoming Celebrate Maroondah events over summer. There’s plenty more community fun to come!

29/10/2025

There’s something special about places that bring people together. 🤝

Yarrunga Community Centre’s new outdoor deck is now open! It’s a welcoming spot to relax with a coffee, connect with neighbours, and enjoy everything the Centre offers.

The Coffee Hub is something really special:

✨ Run entirely by dedicated volunteers
✨ Serving great coffee at great prices
✨ A welcoming space for everyone in our community
✨ Supporting local students gaining real barista skills and qualifications.

I’m proud to serve on the Board of Yarrunga Community Centre and to see this asset enrich our community. Pop by during the week between 9am and 12pm(ish) and say g’day.

See you soon! 💚