The Greens have announced their Transport platform ahead of the March 25 State Election, which would end privatisation of the transport system, see better regional bus services and permanent free travel across the entire network. Hilary van Haren, Candidate for Gosford has announced, “We have never had high quality, reliable public transport on the Coast, so it’s hard to imagine …
The Central Coast Greens call for a popular vote on de-amalgamation to allow the community to indicate whether or not they support returning to the former Wyong and Gosford Local Government Areas. (LGAs). The push for the amalgamation of Wyong and Gosford Councils lacked a popular mandate and has angered locals – resentment is still present in our community today. …
The Central Coast Greens express sympathy for the distressing and challenging situation of owners affected by the recent storms on the Central Coast. These events highlight the need for effective policies to address the issues raised by more frequent extreme weather events and sea-level rise due to human-induced climate change while compensating affected residents. The Central Coast Greens have again backed …
The Central Coast Greens is one of the many groups who have been mastering how to conduct meetings and move public events online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last month they held the first of a series of panel discussions on a Green New Deal for the Central Coast – what it might look like, and how to make …
The Greens, however, back the statements of senior bush fire professionals that hazard reduction has become more difficult due to longer, hotter and dryer conditions leading to fewer safe periods for hazard reduction burns.
Central Coast Greens are calling on the next Council to heed a new report from the Climate Council and make a pledge for local action on climate change. The Climate Council report shows local governments are able to deliver effective action and are “leading State and Federal governments on tackling climate change and capitalising on opportunities in renewable energy.” In …
One year ago, Greens MP Dr Mehreen Faruqi gave notice for a parliamentary enquiry into the Mangrove Mountain landfill and the role of both the EPA and the former Gosford Council in approving this private tip at the head of the water catchment of the Central Coast. Last night’s 4 Corners program has highlighted the need for a full parliamentary …
