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Greens shine a light on NRAS sunset clause
MEDIA RELEASE 14th July 2021 In the midst of an increasing housing affordability crisis, the Newcastle Greens are drawing attention to evaporating affordable rental homes. The National Affordability Rental Scheme (NRAS), which was discontinued by the Abbot government in 2014, … Continue reading
Posted in 2021 Local, Homelessness, Housing, Local Community, Media Releases, Newcastle Council
Tagged NRAS
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Greens Back Council’s Commitment to Ambitious Affordable Housing Program
The aggressive commitment to affordable housing by Newcastle Council has been heralded by Greens Councillor John Mackenzie as the defining achievement of this Council term to date. “Everyone needs a home where they can feel secure, live comfortably and be … Continue reading
Removal of Pedestrian Mall in Hunter Street No Solution to Choked City
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
Save the Store, Urges Greens Councillor
The facade of Newcastle’s iconic Store building should be incorporated into the state government’s proposed bus interchange, Greens councillor John Mackenzie says. Cr Mackenzie will urge Newcastle councillors to back him at a city council meeting on Tuesday. Cr Mackenzie wants the Store’s … Continue reading
Posted in Newcastle Council
Tagged CBD Revitalisation, Development, heritage, Heritage Buildings, planning
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Newcastle Council Bans the Bag to End Plastic Pollution
Newcastle Council has joined the national Ban the Bag campaign, joining forces with other Councils around NSW calling on the state government to implement a ban on single use plastic shopping bags. Greens Councillor John Mackenzie argued that it was … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Newcastle Council
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More bluster and bullying from Baird on the Newcastle rail rezoning
The Newcastle community, and Newcastle Council, must not be bullied by the Baird Government to support UrbanGrowth’s rezoning plans for the Newcastle rail line. The veiled threat by Transport Minister Andrew Constance that Newcastle Council is “robbing the people of … Continue reading
Posted in Media Releases, Newcastle Council, Public Transport, Rail Line, Urban Renewal
Tagged Newcastle Rail Line, Rezoning
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Keep the “Local” in Newcastle and Port Stephens
Therese Doyle and Michael Osborne Newcastle and Port Stephens are separate local government areas with their own distinctive features. Port Stephens is a rural, tourism-based community with many small towns, while Newcastle is an increasingly cosmopolitan city with diverse cultures … Continue reading
Posted in Local Democracy, Newcastle Council
Tagged Council amalgamation, Port Stephens
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Greens call public meeting on proposed Newcastle-Port Stephens Council merger
A public meeting has been called for Monday evening to help Port Stephens and Newcastle residents defend local democracy, Deputy Lord Mayor, Greens Cr Michael Osborne announced today. “The State Government have initiated a poorly-advertised, tick-a-box, sham consultation process,” Greens … Continue reading
Posted in Local Community, Local Democracy, Media Releases, Newcastle Council
Tagged Council amalgamation
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Public Meeting – Keep our Councils Local! – Feb 8th
Port Stephens and Newcastle residents defend local democracy. When: Monday 8th February 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Where: Gallipoli Legion Club; Upstairs, 3-5 Beaumont St, Hamilton (Newcastle). Speakers include: David Shoebridge, Greens NSW Upper House MP, Spokesperson on Local Government Kate … Continue reading
Posted in Local Community, Local Democracy, Newcastle Council
Tagged Council amalgamation, Port Stephens
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Newcastle and Port Stephens, a mismatch made in Macquarie Street
Media release 18 December 2015 The Coalition’s forced amalgamations announced today have recommended that Newcastle and Port Stephens councils merge without a shred of evidence in support. The Newcastle – Port Stephens forced merger plan must now go through a … Continue reading