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Removal of Pedestrian Mall in Hunter Street No Solution to Choked City

Posted on 27 June, 2018 by John Mackenzie

Greens Councillor John Mackenzie says a move to turn the Hunter Street pedestrian mall into a road with a higher speed limit is the consequence of planning decisions “choking the city”. Newcastle City Council approved an “East End streetscape” plan on … 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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Media Release – Greens say action needed on dangerous traffic and parking conditions around Callaghan campus

Posted on 6 August, 2012 by Newcastle Greens

6 August 2012 Dangerous traffic and parking conditions in residential areas around the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan campus must be addressed during the next council term, Newcastle Greens said today. Newcastle Greens Ward 4 and Lord Mayoral candidate John Sutton … Continue reading →

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