September 17, 2015 By John Kaye THE full and partial sale of Hunter TAFE campuses will raise more than $6million for the state government but potentially rob the region of a prosperous economic future, according to Greens MP John Kaye. ‘‘There’s no question theHunter has taken a fairly savage blow,’’ Dr Kaye said.‘‘For more […]
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Over 60 residents attended a forum to hear a panel of speakers discuss possible Council amalgamations, the Canada Bay Council’s proposed merger with Burwood and Auburn Councils and to express their own concerns. David Shoebridge, MLC addresses the forum
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Thursday, Jul 23rd, 2015 The Greens have today denounced Bill Shorten’s move to back the Abbott Government’s “turn-back” policy for refugees seeking asylum in Australia. “Labor’s move to adopt Tony Abbott’s turn-back policy is short-sighted and will only make things harder for refugees to find safety,” Greens Immigration spokesperson Sarah Hanson-Young said today. “Turn-backs are
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Every hour, enough sunlight blasts the earth to power humanity for a year. By 2050, across the entire world, solar energy could power our computers, phones, lights, hot water – anything we use electricity for today. There would be no need to pollute the planet with oil, coal or gas. Plus, solar panels are cheap
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Low apprenticeship and traineeship completion rates, declining enrolments and rising shortages of key skills are warning signs that something is going badly wrong in a key sector of the state’s education provision. Department figures show there are 123,481 apprentices and trainees in NSW. Apprenticeships usually last between three and four years. Drop-out rates are high,
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July 16, 2015 By John Kaye Proposed changes to NSW’s strata title laws would see many elderly and vulnerable apartment owners turfed out of their homes to fatten up the profits of developers and other residents, according to Greens NSW MP John Kaye. Innovation and Better Regulation Minister Victor Dominello released draft legislation yesterday that would allow
VULNERABLE APARTMENT OWNERS SERVED UP TO BIG DEVELOPERS Read More »
Wednesday, Jun 17th, 2015 Canada Bay Council is the latest victim of the Coalition government’s ham-fisted attempts to force unpopular mergers on local councils, a process which is causing division, distrust and dysfunction across NSW local government. Just one week ago Canada Bay had resolved to stand alone and not merge with adjoining councils despite
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In a blow to the NSW Government’s plans to create huge super councils in Sydney Canada Bay Council has voted unanimously to remain independent. A report by Council staff noted that merging with the six inner west Councils recommended by the NSW Government would cost ratepayers $96m in transition costs and result in a funding
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