Author: melformerribek
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I’m a mum with a child at kinder and another at primary school. I know from the waiting lists and growing class sizes that Brunswick is full of kids. Here are some of my priorities that make Brunswick better for kids. Establish a district playground in Gilpin Park Create a new public park at the…
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The Brunswick Cricket Club and Brunswick Junior Football Club both use the AG Gillion oval. Both are frustrated by the state of the oval and facilities, both are frustrated at how little progress council have made despite all the submissions and meetings. This winter, the oval was so bad it was unplayable. Kids couldn’t play…
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Brunswick Residents Network reports that 1% of developer open space contributions are being spent in Brunswick. I look forward to showing you more detailed figures, obtained by another local resident activist, about the size of the fund, the amount collected and spent per suburb. This information should be more readily available not buried on page…
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Safe footpaths are essential for pedestrians, especially children, people pushing prams, those with limited mobility and using motorised mobility aids. I was unfortunate enough to have a pre-schooler having a tantrum on Sydney Road recently and he was on the footpath but was at risk of being hit by a cyclist riding (albeit slowly) onto…
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Brunswick needs new green space. Real green space. Space for kids to play, people to relax, or kick a ball. Friends of Edward Street has been lobbying on this issue for the last few years. Despite all Council’s plans and strategies stating the need for new green space – so far, nothing. See the amazing…
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Public lands in public hands
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Brunswick’s district park deserves a district playground
Mel Yuan for Brunswick 