Watsonia North Noise Wall
Residents in Gillingham Street, Watsonia North are asking for a higher noise wall be constructed on the M80 Ring road interchange. The westbound ramp will be visible from their front driveways and residents are concerned about noise pollution that will impact their health and wellbeing. Residents in Gillingham Street, Watsonia North are asking […]
Every Dollar is a Choice
Every dollar spent on the North East Link Toll Road, is a dollar taken away from things people need. So far the Victorian government has spent $26 billion on this project. Think about all the other things we could have funded with this sum. We could be spending this money on our struggling mental health […]
Safe Rail Crossing at Coolabah Reserve
Over 1000 residents have signed a petition supporting a safe pedestrian rail crossing at Coolabah Reserve. Around $2 million of funding was allocated to building a pedestrian bridge over the Diamond Creek at Edendale Farm. This project has since been cancelled as it has been determined to be no longer feasible. Since this money has […]
Mental Health Services Funding
Community mental health services are critical. In my region, there are several that don’t have funding locked in after June this year. These include: The mental health hubs provide short term psychological support and interventions to people unable to access other forms of support. And the Youth Outreach program supports young people with complex psychological […]
Who Can Afford the North East Link Tolls?
People are already struggling with cost of living pressures, but the Labor government is building a toll road that will cost people even more. It is still unknown how much it will cost people to actually use the North East Link Toll Road once it is finally completed. But for many people who can’t afford […]
Unsafe Eastern Busway
While more public transport options is always a good thing, safety must always come first. The eastern busway is currently set to run from Doncaster Road through to Hoddle Street. However, it is currently planned to be 2 single lanes going in opposite directions with no spacing or barriers between buses passing at 100km an […]
Underquoting prices out buyers before bidding begins
Buying a house during a housing crisis is already extremely difficult, time consuming and expensive. Now imagine, you’ve worked out your budget, got pre-approval for a loan and you’ve found your dream house listed online, within your price range. Only, when you turn up to the auction, you’re priced out of the place before bidding […]
The Box Hill Bus Interchange Saga
The escalator connecting the Box Hill bus interchange to the Box Hill shopping centre has been broken for months. This is one of the busiest bus terminals in metro Melbourne. It is used by at least 15 bus routes and a busy tram route. But it is now inaccessible to many people, including elderly people. […]
Taking a toll: Is the North East Link Worth the Cost?
We still don’t know how much the final tally of how much the North East Link Toll Road will cost. It started out as a $6 billion project in 2008, before Premier Andrews upped the spend to $10 billion in 2016. Soon after, the cost rose to $15.8 billion and now we’re at $26 billion […]
Make Housing Cheaper & Taxes Fairer
Housing and land taxes need to be fairer. The cost of housing is simply too high. Things like stamp duty and land taxes make mortgages more expensive for people already struggling with cost of living pressures. They also raise house prices and lock down the market, making it harder for older people to downsize and […]