Archive for the 'Events' Category

Quiz the Public Transport Minister online

May 25th, 2009 (Events)

This Tuesday 26th of May between 12:30pm and 1:30pm, Public Transport Minister Lynne Kosky will participate in an online forum organised by Leader Newspapers. Go to www.leadernews.com.au and follow the link to the Lynne Kosky Live Blog.
More sustainable transport events

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Film screening: “Energy Crossroads”

March 2nd, 2009 (Events)

When: Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 6.45pm
Where: Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

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Hold the state government to account: Rally at Parliament on Tuesday

February 1st, 2009 (Events)

With the rail system in crisis (again), now is the time to remind the government that they must be accountable.
Despite polls showing people would prefer more money be spent on public transport than roads, the government is planning massive expansion of the motorway system under the most recent transport plan. Meanwhile our rail system is [...]

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Report from last Sunday’s rally

October 30th, 2008 (Events)

A large crowd gathered at Flinders Street Station last Sunday to protest against the proposed Eddington road tunnel. Speakers included PTUA, Protectors of Public Lands, and several groups from suburbs likely to be affected by the road tunnel, all calling for the project to be abandoned, and for upgraded public transport instead.
Here is an ABC [...]

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Rally for better public transport this Sunday 26th October

October 20th, 2008 (Events)

Join the Coalition of Transport Action Groups for a community rally and picnic, starting at Flinders St Station and ending up at the Alexandra Gardens opposite the National Gallery of Victoria.
Where: Steps of Flinders Street Station
When: 11:15am for 12 noon, Sunday 26th October 2008
Keynote speaker: Daniel Bowen of the Public Transport Users Association.
Please bring banners [...]

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PTUA Annual General Meeting Thursday 30th October

October 20th, 2008 (Events)

The PTUA Annual General Meeting is on Thursday 30th of October at 6:30pm at Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane.
Our guest speaker for this year’s AGM is Channel 7 state political reporter Brendan Donohoe, who will provide his insights into state politics, the media, and the transport debate.
Brendan has covered state politics since the late-1970s, and [...]

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Free forum this Sunday

June 13th, 2008 (Events, Media releases)

Click here for full details of this Sunday’s free forum at the Melbourne Town Hall on transport and climate change.
15th June: Slides are now available

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Speeding towards dangerous climate change

May 19th, 2008 (Events, Melbourne Metro, News)

Slides now available for download
Public forum: 15 June 2008

Hear what the world’s leading climate scientists are discovering about the speed of climate change, the potential impacts on our way of life, and what we need to do to safeguard our future.

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Federal election forum: Yarra, this Wednesday

October 22nd, 2007 (Events, Federal Election 2007, Melbourne Metro)

Trams Trains and Tunnels — Meet Your Candidates for the 2007 Federal Election - Policies for the Future of Transport
Time: 6:30 pm for 7 pm start. Date: Wednesday 24 October 2007
Venue: Collingwood Town Hall, 140 Hoddle Street, Abbotsford. Melway reference: 44 D5. Closest station: Collingwood.

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Walk against Warming 2007

October 21st, 2007 (Events, Federal Election 2007, Melbourne Metro)

1pm, State Library, Swanston Street, Melbourne
Add your support to the call for more sustainable transport policies.
Find out more at:
www.walkagainstwarming.org

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