Monday, November 22, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Do not worry -- we will continue the struggle
'Fed up' NSW Labor MP quits
Mr Gibson says the party can still win the next election if it focuses on public transport.abc.net.au
"It's up to the Labor Party whether they pursue those ideals," he said.
"I've talked about public transport for probably 20 years. Free public transport: it's nothing new, it's in many cities of the world today, it'd be a winner here."
A colleague of Mr Gibson, Wollongong MP Noreen Hay, says he will be missed.
"I think Paul has been a great contribution here in the parliament," she said.
The former rugby league first grade player had been threatening to stand as an independent if pushed to resign.
The Nationals leader Andrew Stoner wants to know why he is apparently going quietly.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Sunshine Coast - 15 days of Free Public Transport at year-end
This Christmas / New Year period, council is providing free public transport on the Sunshine Coast from 26 December 2010 to 9 January 2011. Council is continuing the initiative following last year's highly successful Free Holiday Buses program.Bus Australia
This year, in addition to the Noosa services and the Maroochydore to Caloundra route 600, council is extending the program to include the entire Sunshine Coast region.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Mt Waverley - Candidate for free public transport
Public safety a concern for Mt Waverley - Election 2010 - News - Waverley Leader: "PUBLIC transport is the most important issue facing Mt Waverley voters, followed by safety, planning, climate change, and the rising cost of living, state election candidates indicate.
All four candidates announced so far named public transport as an issue, with Democratic Labor Party candidate Des Kelly stating his party’s position was for free public transport.
“Public transport should be operated as a service, not a business,” Mr Kelly said."
All four candidates announced so far named public transport as an issue, with Democratic Labor Party candidate Des Kelly stating his party’s position was for free public transport.
“Public transport should be operated as a service, not a business,” Mr Kelly said."
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