by MTAG Maribyrnong Truck Action Group | Dec 18, 2015 | News
Well it’s been a busy year for MTAG! We had the introduction of the first new curfews for 10 years, the unexpected announcement of the Western Distributor proposal, the parliamentary inquiry into the proposed lease of the Port of Melbourne as well as a...
by MTAG Maribyrnong Truck Action Group | Dec 8, 2015 | News
The Western Distributor has been given the go ahead. Road infrastructure to service Australia’s busiest port is a crucial element in solving the port truck traffic problem in Melbourne’s inner west, but: – We need those “extended curfews”...
by MTAG Maribyrnong Truck Action Group | Dec 4, 2015 | News
The Australian Atlas of Healthcare Variation has been released, a government report looking at health care rates around Australia. The report found that the City of Maribyrnong has Victoria’s highest rate of children’s asthma and related respiratory admissions...
by MTAG Maribyrnong Truck Action Group | Dec 4, 2015 | News
MTAG’s Samantha McArthur will be speaking at a discussion on Melbourne’s Freight Rail Future at Parliament House, hosted by Public Transport Not Traffic. The forum will discuss: The challenge created by Melbourne currently having no direct port freight...
by MTAG Maribyrnong Truck Action Group | Nov 22, 2015 | General Info, News
Today MTAG celebrated 10 years of campaigning – a celebration of community spirit, resolve and determination. We were also very excited to launch a mini doco about our 10 year campaign – Port Trucks Out, MTAG’s fight for truck free streets. We are very...
by MTAG Maribyrnong Truck Action Group | Oct 26, 2015 | News
Environmental Justice Australia will be holding its 2015 National Air Pollution Summit in Melbourne on Saturday 14th November. MTAG will be speaking alongside Senator Richard Di Natale and countless air pollution campaigners and health experts from across Australia. ...