West Matters

West Matters

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West Matters episodes

  • Emma Price: Duke Street Community House

    In this episode of West Matters, we speak to Community Leader and Manager of the Duke Street Community House, Emma Price.

    Links

    • Website: https://dsch.org.au/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dukestreetcommunity/
      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukestreetcommunity


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        32 min
      • Sam Muscat: 2024 Brimbank Council Candidate/88.9 WYN-FM

        In this week's episode of West Matters, we speak to Radio Host of The Vibe on 88.9 WYN-FM, Sam Muscat. We chat about his special guests, his role as President of the Australian American Association Victoria, and his plans to run for Brimbank Council this year.

        Links:

        • Program Episodes of The Vibe
        • 88.9 WYN-FM: https://www.wynfm.org.au/show.php?name=The%20Vibe
          • Australian American Association (Victoria): https://americanaustralian.org/ and Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AustralianAmericanAssociation.Victoria/

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            57 min
          • Morgan C Jonas: State Leader - Freedom Party of Victoria

            We chat with Freedom Party of Victoria Leader, Morgan Jonas.

            Links:

            Website:

            • https://freedompartyvic.com.au/
            • https://morgancjonas.com/
            • Facebook:

              • https://www.facebook.com/freedompartyofvictoria
              • https://www.facebook.com/morgancjonas
              • Instagram:

                • https://www.instagram.com/freedompartyvic/


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                  23 min
                • Joe Cullia: 2024 Brimbank Council Candidate

                  Meet Joe Cullia, who is running at the upcoming Brimbank Council elections to be held in October 2024.

                  You can follow Joe's Facebook Page at

                  Joe For Organ Pipes:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559241093072
                  Brimbank City Council electoral structure:
                  https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/electoral-boundaries/council-reviews/electoral-structure-reviews/brimbank


                  For more information regarding Council Elections, please visit:

                  https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/voting/types-of-elections/local-council-elections


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                  56 min
                • Dr John Stone and Graeme Blore chat about better buses for Melbourne's West

                  In this episode of West Matters, we speak with Dr John Stone, Senior Lecturer for Transport Planning at Melbourne University and Graeme Blore 2024 Brimbank Council Candidate for Cherry Creek Ward and Carinlea Advocate. The subject is on the urgent need for better bus services in the Western Suburbs - there is a way!


                  Reference Links Mentioned during the podcast:

                  1) Graeme Blore speaking at the Better Buses for the West Community Forum (14th march 2024): https://youtu.be/Rsqn7Kj7nwA?feature=shared


                  2) Better Buses for Melbourne's West Briefing Paper by Dr John Stone (June 2022): https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/4224729/Better-Buses-for-Melbournes-West-launch.pdf


                  3) Video about Successful Auckland Bus Reform: https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/new-public-transport-network#purpose


                  4) Video of the architect of the Auckland bus reforms, Anthony Cross, speaking at a councils conference on buses in Melbourne last year 2023: https://mtf.org.au/buses/mtf-bus-forum-3-videos/



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                  57 min
                • Mark Jekic: 2024 Brimbank Council Candidate

                  Meet Mark Jekic, who is running at the next local council elections to be held in October 2024.

                  You can follow Mark's Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/MarkJekicBrimbank

                  For more information regarding Council Elections, please visit:

                  https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/voting/types-of-elections/local-council-elections


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                  25 min
                • Graeme Blore: 2024 Brimbank Council Candidate

                  Meet Graeme Blore, who is running as an independent at the next local council elections will be held in October 2024.

                  You can follow Graeme's Facebook Page here:  https://www.facebook.com/graemebloreofficial

                  For more information regarding Council Elections, please visit:

                  https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/voting/types-of-elections/local-council-elections



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                  51 min
                • 88.9 WYN-FM Host Sam Muscat interviews with Councillor Virginia Tachos and Graeme Blore

                  A big thanks to Sam Muscat, (88.9 WYN-FM) Host of 'The Vibe' Program, for allowing us to replay interviews from his program on 14th of November 2023.


                  Sam speaks to Brimbank Councillor Virginia Tachos, who provides an emotional and touching tribute to St.Albans resident and Brimbank Community Leader Judy Ingram.

                  Then Sam speaks to Carinlea Resident and Community Advocate Graeme Blore, about the current issues in Brimbank, as well as the upcoming Mayoral Elections.


                  To listen to 88.9 WYN-FM, head to: https://www.wynfm.org.au/

                  52 min

                About West Matters

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                A podcast dedicated to the matters of the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, with stories, discussions and interviews, including Local Government and Councils in the West.