Category Archives: Housing

Here’s how you can help with the Greens Newcastle Council Election campaign

Posted on 25 August, 2017 by Newcastle Greens

If you’re looking for a rad way to meet the best people Newcastle has to offer, spread the good word about the Greens (especially regarding our excellent candidates running in the Newcastle City Council Elections) and enjoy the lovely winter … Continue reading →

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Candidate Forums for Newcastle Council Election

Posted on 25 August, 2017 by Newcastle Greens

  Here’s your opportunity to meet, hear from, and ask questions of your local candidates in the Newcastle Council election: 29 August: Aesha Awan will be speaking at the Ward 4 Candidate Forum organised by ConnectAbility at Wallsend Library https://www.facebook.com/events/111515282852290/ … Continue reading →

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GREENS LAUNCH COUNCIL CAMPAIGN TO PUT COMMUNITIES FIRST

Posted on 21 August, 2017 by Newcastle Greens

MEDIA RELEASE GREENS LAUNCH COUNCIL CAMPAIGN TO PUT COMMUNITIES FIRST 21 August, 2017   The Greens today launched their campaign to contest all four wards and the Lord Mayoralty in the upcoming Newcastle Council election. Lord Mayor and Ward 2 Candidate … Continue reading →

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Greens commit to improving rental security for Newcastle

Posted on 5 April, 2017 by Newcastle Greens

MEDIA RELEASE – 5 April, 2017 NSW Greens Housing spokesperson, Jenny Leong MP says that ending ‘no grounds’ evictions in NSW is a simple reform that will provide much needed security for renters in Newcastle, Port Stephens, the Hunter and … Continue reading →

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A better deal for renters

Posted on 27 August, 2013 by Newcastle Greens

The Greens’ plan to help renters and make rental properties safer, more efficient and more affordable. We’ve devised a national package that sets stronger, fairer standards for renters and assists landlords to meet them – a win-win for everyone. Read … Continue reading →

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Renters often get a raw deal. Is it time you had a rental health check?

Posted on 15 August, 2013 by Newcastle Greens

With escalating rents and the shortfall in available rental properties, more and more renters are competing with each other for what can be substandard, over-priced, insecure or inappropriate housing. Despite renters making up one third of all Australian households, no-one … Continue reading →

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Newcastle Greens Announce Election Campaign Priorities

Posted on 14 August, 2013 by Newcastle Greens

An investment in renewable energy, secure housing and education are key priorities for Greens candidate for Newcastle Michael Osborne. Councillor Osborne, who has clocked up almost a decade on Newcastle City Council, says the Greens can offer the electorate investments … Continue reading →

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