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Accessible Transport for All- Digital Action!
May 15, 2020
Join us for a digital action calling for accessible transport for all Victorians on Tuesday May 19! Sustainable Cities is partnering with the Disability Resources Centre to fight for equal access to public transport.
Read More Add your reaction ShareA Response to Infrastructure Victoria's Network Transport Pricing
March 30, 2020
This is a response to Infrastructure Victoria's (IV) paper on network transfer pricing. Based on some flawed and hidden assumptions its main conclusion is that zone three fares should be raised and off-peak fares...
Read More Add your reaction ShareNorth East Link toll road $16 billion Road vs People
March 27, 2020
Air Quality Pollution PM10 & PM2.5 In crisis times, is it more important to spend $16 billion on the North East Link (NEL) road project, or support families, the health system and employers? Billions...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareSustainable Cities Updates
March 18, 2020
It's a troubling time with COVID-19 on the top of everyone's minds. We encourage everyone to support each other in any way they can and reach out for help if they need. We can...
Read More Add your reaction ShareHow can public transport help with climate change?
February 10, 2020
Bushfires and climate change As we know, catastrophic bushfires around Southeast Australia are affecting us all. The burning of coal, oil and gas has increased global temperatures. This climatic change has led to drier...
Read More Add your reaction ShareStop North East Link Meeting Times
January 30, 2020
We're bringing together community groups who are pushing back against the North East Link toll road.
Read More Add your reaction ShareTunnel Vision Documentary Screening
January 29, 2020
This February, join Sustainable Cities for a movie night and fundraiser to get the wheels turning on a new year of sustainable transport wins! The event will be held on Tuesday 4 Feb, 6-8pm at...
Read More Add your reaction ShareConcerned residents gather at Planning Minister Wynne’s office in reaction to North East Link announcement.
December 06, 2019
Media Release: Friends of the Earth and Friends of BanyuleFriday 6 December, 2019 Concerned residents gather at Planning Minister Wynne’s office in reaction to North East Link announcement. Dozens of community members set to...
Read More Add your reaction SharePlanning Minister goes against own Planning Panel’s Advice to accept North East Link project as is
December 05, 2019
Joint Press Release: Friends of the Earth & Friends of Banyule Thursday 5th December 2019 Environmental organisation Friends of the Earth and community group Friends of Banyule have expressed their extreme disappointment at today’s...
Read More Add your reaction ShareCommunity rallies at MP Paul Hamer's office amid North East Link health concerns
December 04, 2019
On Wednesday 3 December, locals gathered at Paul Hamer MP's office to take a stand against the North East Link. Residents sent a clear message to Mr. Hamer, member for Box Hill, that the...
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