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Greens blast ‘misleading and deceptive’ Liberal public transport claims in Newcastle election leaflet
The Greens today blasted a Liberal election leaflet being distributed throughout the Newcastle area that claims the Baird government has delivered “12,000 extra public transport services per week”. “It’s just as well for the Liberals that consumer protection laws don’t … Continue reading
Posted in 2015 State, 2015 State Campaign, Public Transport, Rail Line
Tagged Passengers
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Osborne teams up with federal Greens to strengthen corruption watch dog, MPs code of conduct
Senator Lee Rhiannon is backing Michael Osborne, Newcastle Greens candidate, and his call for corruption watchdog measures to be tightened to remove the conflicts of interests many MPs have in dealing with the resource industry. “Clean politics is a priority … Continue reading
Posted in 2015 State, 2015 State Campaign
Tagged Conflict of Interest, Corruption, ICAC, Mining
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Taxpayers should not fund bail-out bill for small coal seam gas companies
The Greens NSW mining and coal seam gas spokesperson Jeremy Buckingham today said that with public opinion set against coal seam gas and the oil price in the doldrums, the Baird Government should not be using taxpayers money to bail-out … Continue reading
Posted in 2015 State, 2015 State Campaign, Coal Seam Gas, Energy, Environment
Tagged Central Coast
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Public funds not handouts for developers
MINE subsidence is a major constraint to Newcastle’s revitalisation, but the state government should not be undermining our public infrastructure fund by giving handouts to private developers, as they have recently announced. We need a sustainable, equitable and long-term solution, … Continue reading
Posted in 2015 State, Urban Renewal
Tagged Development, Grouting, Mine Subsidence, Newcastle, Revitalisation
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Creating opportunity with high quality, accessible childhood education services
Early childhood education is a critical part of building a smart, healthy and productive society. The centre of population of the greater Newcastle area is moving steadily West and the Wallsend electorate is witnessing the bulk of the growth in … Continue reading
Posted in 2015 State, 2015 State Campaign
Tagged Early Childhood Education. Child Care
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Preference deal stalls on coal wagon covers
LABOR’S reluctance to add its voice to community calls for mandatory covers on Hunter coal wagons has emerged as a sticking point in negotiations to secure Greens preferences in Newcastle for this month’s state election. The seat is one of … Continue reading
Seat of Newcastle Business Forum Q&A
WATCH Karen Howard, Tim Crakanthorp and Michael Osborne share their vison for Hunter business in a special Q & A forum, thanks to Hunter TV.
Bobs Farm and Williamtown sandmine proposals irresponsible
27 February 2015 Bobs Farm and Williamtown sandmine proposals irresponsible The Greens NSW mining spokesperson Jeremy Buckingham today labelled two sandmining proposals at Bobs Farm and Williamtown irresponsible and called on the NSW Government to listen to the concerns of … Continue reading
