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Knox community building program starts online during isolation
During these challenging times of social isolation a great new project in Knox to involve already isolated people in community activities has had to be innovative in its approach.
Support needed to keep essential taxis working
A support package to keep taxi drivers working is essential to maintain transport options for Victoria’s elderly, disabled and vulnerable according to Eastern Metro MP and Transport Matters Party leader Rod Barton.
“Drivers have had it tough for the last few years and for many this will be the last…
Request to suspend Uber MPTP trial
Today I asked the Minister to suspend the Uber trial of MPTP in Geelong until it can be opened to all operators under the same safety and training requirements.
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Transport is essential to our economy, our quality of life and our freedoms of choice. Rod will bring attention to the state of our roads, our decaying regional networks and the growing need to expand our public transport infrastructure and make it more accessible and desirable.
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Almost 1,300 people who were looking for a job due to the #COVID19au crisis are now #workingforvictoria.
More than 60 people have taken up new roles with #foodbank and 450 jobseekers have found work in roles connected to the quarantine program for returning international travellers – including transport operations, security and cleaning. Others are working in call centres, including as part of coronavirus contact tracing efforts, help lines and administration.
If you want to register for Working for Victoria go to www.vic.gov.au/workingforvictoria
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The $500 million Working for Victoria initiative helps Victorians, including people who have lost their jobs due to the economic impacts of coronavirus (COVID-19), find ne...This is a change of scene - instead of hunting for the #cheapfuel, those still driving are hunting the best offer.
"Fuel giant BP is promising to save motorists at the petrol bowser by offering $5 discounts and $10 gift cards as it fights to win customers in its increasingly competitive market."
www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/bp-lures-drivers-with-5-discounts-and-10-david-jones-gift-card...
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Why service station war will see fuel bills slashed
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Motorists are being offered $5 off their fuel bills as service stations battle it out for customers.7NEWS Australia
Coronavirus Update: A woman in her 80s has died in Victoria overnight, bringing the state’s death toll to 12.
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What support Package have u done for the taxi industry. Nothing Nothing thanks
This man should not go on TV just feel sick when I see him !!
Nikkie Jag Sharma