150 Cambridge Road Kilsyth
Why have the community not been considered on this ruling that will greatly limit their access to local parkland?
A Metre Matters
Earlier this month, I took part in the Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure Standing Committee’s public hearing on the Inquiry into the Increase in Victoria’s Road Toll. Among the many valuable presenters invited to this hearing, the Committee was joined by Australia’s leading cycling safety charity, the Amy Gillett Foundation (AGF), who presented on their priorities to keep road users safe in Victoria.
Boating Safety
Under the current COVID-19 restrictions, Victorian vessels are unable to be serviced. The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV) states this poses a major safety risk to approximately 16,000 registered vessels that have not been serviced.
VicHealth Grants Open
“I encourage all local sporting clubs, community gardens, art organisations, community groups and youth service in the area to apply for funding to support our community” – Rod Barton
Improving Rural Public Transport Networks
School buses have spare capacity and have been under-utilised for too long. Rod Barton believes it is about time we address transport disadvantage faced by regional Victorians. Using existing state-funded assets to improve the frequency and reliability of public transport, will create better educational and employment outcomes for youth and address the lack of mobility opportunities for senior citizens and low-income earners.
Question – Increase in Homelessness
Today I asked the Minister for Housing what the Governments plan is for accommodating the sudden increase of those experiencing homelessness?
Sole Trader Support
Today we wrote to the Premier seeking an answer for Sole traders.
Dear Premier Andrews,
COVID-19 has up-ended everything about how we live, work and interact and has us considering our hopes and plans for the future in a different way.
Last days for Community TV in Victoria
There are only a few days of broadcasting left for Melbourne and Geelong’s community TV station Channel 31, despite the announcement this week that Adelaide’s Channel 44 will get a 12 month licence extension. Email the ministers and MPs and let them know it’s #notfair !
PETITION – Ongoing licence for community television
JOIN THE PETITION asking Victoria’s Minister for Creative Industries and the Minister for Multicultural Affairs to intervene in the federal decision not to renew Channel 31’s broadcasting licence beyond 30 June 2020.