Tag Archives: Light Rail

Tourism potential goes begging in Wallsend and the west

Posted on 24 January, 2019 by Newcastle Greens

Sinead Francis-Coan. Greens’ Candidate for Wallsend As the world transitions from fossil fuels to the energy of the future, local jobs and economic gain from this sector dwindle.  As a region home to the world’s largest coal exports, the Hunter … Continue reading →

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Greens call on Transport Minister to back up unproven Newcastle light rail claim

Posted on 4 March, 2014 by Newcastle Greens

Greens NSW Transport Spokesperson, Dr Mehreen Faruqi MLC, today called on the NSW Minister for Transport to back up claims that her government’s proposed Newcastle light rail would increase public transport use. “The state government is now distributing a glossy … Continue reading →

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Port Sale Bad News for Newcastle

Posted on 27 July, 2013 by Newcastle Greens

Newcastle Port sale a bad deal for NSW and a disaster for Newcastle What are you thinking Barry? Paying for Newcastle’s urban renewal by selling a revenue generating asset (Newcastle port) to remove another revenue generating asset (the city’s rail … Continue reading →

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Greens state conference backs Newcastle rail service and public ownership of port

Posted on 1 July, 2013 by Newcastle Greens

Media release: 30 June 2013 This weekend’s state-wide gathering of Greens at Picton called for Newcastle’s Port to remain in public hands, intercity rail services to continue to the centre of Newcastle and reinvestment in the city to come from … Continue reading →

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