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Vision |
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Marrickville Library and a Community Hub. More issues and campaigns. The Greens have a vision of Sydney’s Inner West:. 8211; low carbon footprint, more native trees in our streets, solar power, rainwater tanks, clean air and clean waterways. 8211; end the domination of the car and traffic congestion, invest in public transport, better bicycle infrastructure, encourage walking, reduce aicraft noise by moving Sydney Airport. Vibrant and diverse community. Creative and green economy. The Greens are working ...
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Affordable housing |
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Marrickville Library and a Community Hub. More issues and campaigns. Affordable housing is a key social justice issue and remains one of the top issues of concern for Marrickville residents. The Greens on Marrickville Council have committed to take action to address the growing affordable housing crisis in the inner west. In 2012 only 18% of residents believe that housing in Marrickville is affordable and renters are under particular stress, with rents in the LGA rising more than 50% in the last five yea...
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Volunteer |
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Marrickville Library and a Community Hub. More issues and campaigns. We’d like to hear from you if you’d simply like to receive our supporter emails, hand out leaflets for a couple of hours on election day, or contribute regularly as a volunteer. Fill out the form below to let us know how you’d like to get involved with your local Petersham-Newtown or Marrickville Greens group. Or your local campaigns. And someone will contact you shortly. Join our supporters list. Handing out at polling booths. Post was...
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Climate Change |
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Marrickville Library and a Community Hub. More issues and campaigns. Climate change is the greatest challenge we face. We must act to reduce our impact on the world and live in an environmentally sustainable way. The consequences of runaway climate change are drastic not only for the environment, but also the economy and the social cohesion of societies. All levels of government, and individuals must act to reduce emissions and avoid dangerous climate change. Is moving to divest from fossil fuels. 8211; ...
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Issues and Campaigns |
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Marrickville Library and a Community Hub. More issues and campaigns. The Greens are committed to actively campaigning in support of our local communities. Follow the links below to find out about some of the issues the Greens have been campaigning on through Marrickville Council or visit our Media and Blog pages:. Save Marrickville Council from forced amalgamations. Marrickville Library and Community Hub. Refugee and asylum seekers. Gallipoli Centenary Peace Campaign. Click to print (Opens in new window).
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Get Involved |
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Marrickville Library and a Community Hub. More issues and campaigns. The Greens is Australia’s fastest growing political party. Founded on the principle of grassroots democracy, in the Greens every member can have input into key decisions. By joining The Greens. You can help to achieve a fair, sustainable and independent Australia. The Greens are a grassroots based party. When you join the Greens. You will become a member of your local group. And the Petersham-Newtown Greens. We meet at 6.30pm on the...
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Planning and Heritage |
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Marrickville Library and a Community Hub. More issues and campaigns. The Greens have been working to protect our heritage and our communities from overdevelopment. Threat to NSW Planning Laws. May 2013 –. The NSW Government proposes drastic changes to planning laws in NSW, laid out in a White Paper, will have a direct, and damaging, impact on our neighbourhoods and our local environment. In brief, the planning system proposed by the O’Farrell Government will:. Decision making on developments. More inform...
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Better bike paths |
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Marrickville Library and a Community Hub. More issues and campaigns. The Greens are actively campaigning to:. To construct cycle infrastructure that improves safety and efficiency for cyclists, therefore encouraging more people to cycle. To install cycle parking and end-of-trip facilities and. Educate drivers about cyclists rights and safety. See links below for some recent posts about the Greens actions to support improved bike infrastructure. March 2015 – Cycle win for Newtown blackspot. Fill in your d...
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Promoting cycling |
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Marrickville Library and a Community Hub. More issues and campaigns. All over the world cities are looking for ways to reduce car use and congestion. Increasingly they are turning towards bicycles as part of the answer. Our policy goals are:. To construct cycle infrastructure that improves safety and efficiency for cyclists, therefore encouraging more people to cycle. To install cycle parking and end-of-trip facilities. Educate drivers about cyclists rights and safety. Work with surrounding councils to e...
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Energy Australia letters | SAVING OUR TREES - Marrickville municipality
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SAVING OUR TREES – Marrickville municipality. Community Tree Watch – working to protect healthy public trees in Marrickville municipality from inappropriate removal. Community action – WHAT’S ON. Join the mailing list. The shame page 2. What you can do. Recipe for poisoned trees. Water for birds and other urban wildlife. Saving Our Trees on Facebook. In August, I received a letter in reply purportedly from Energy Australia. I say this because their letter was undated, unsigned and typed. Failing to sign ...
