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MTAG’S first major protest action.

Our thanks to all those wonderful people who took to the streets today Wednesday 5th April.
With 200 or so in attendance is drew a load of press attention including all major newspapers and network television.
We also gave a range of radio interviews during the morning.
Links to media online…..
The Age story

For up to date news about the protest details go to the forum. Let us know your reaction.
Below is a montage of images from this morning.

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Published:: Apr 05 2006 / 12:07 pm

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Maribyrnong Truck Action Group
Working to ease the increasing truck numbers in Maribyrnong..

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Maribyrnong Truck Action Group (MTAG) Background and History
Francis St Yarraville April 2006
MTAG was formed in late 2005 out of concern about the negative effects of the growing number of trucks using residential streets in the inner west Melbourne municipality of Maribynong, which includes the suburbs of Footscray and Yarraville. Its aim is to pressure Government [...]

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Peter: I haven’t got a kid in school or childcare that is affected neither does Martin or Vicki. Really, no personal interest here… hard to believe? Well don’t think I...

adam: For many ‘personal interest’ expands far more than current housing arrangements. Surely some people involved with MTAG has kids attending schools/care on major truck routes? >I...

Peter: Just for the record (again) I have no personal interest whatsoever and will not be affected whichever route is decided on. I live in a quiet street away from trucks and am involved in this...

adam: It concerns me most that people ACTUALLY believe that it will effect only Hyde Street residents south of Francis Street (and surrounding areas). If Hyde Street (North of Francis Street) is...

Luke: I think this a great proposal as it is realistic and achievable. It has the support of residents, Noonan, the TWU, Greens. It would help my family a great deal. The people living south of...

joel: By our, I assume you’re including her. You don’t want trucks going down her street. I just want everyone to have a fair go. Simple. Good on you Dannie

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