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ETC engage with Metro Trains

By |2018-08-28T14:44:34+11:00July 20th, 2018|Uncategorized|

Last night the ETC held our monthly meeting at Knox City Council and we were joined by Huw Millichip, the General Manager for Network Development and Integration at Metro Trains. It was a great opportunity for us to better understand how Metro is working to improve the Belgrave and Lilydale line for our residents in [...]

Cr Bill Bennett campaigning for buses in the east

By |2018-07-19T17:32:07+11:00July 6th, 2018|Uncategorized|

This morning ETC's Cr Bill Bennett (City of Whitehorse) braved the cold and campaigned at the bus area of Mitcham station to brief commuters on ETC's bus campaign. Melbourne's bus network isn't working.. By coming together we can show politicians that bus commuters in our region won't be ignored at this year's election! Join our [...]

Cr Roz Blades from Dandenong campaigning for buses

By |2018-07-19T17:26:38+11:00June 27th, 2018|Uncategorized|

The other day our Councillor Roz Blades from Greater Dandenong was out and about handing out ETC bus flyers, encouraging commuters to join our bus campaign. Because Melbourne's bus network isn't working... It's time for our decision-makers to commit to a transformative investment in buses in the east. If you want better bus services, more [...]

The Eastern Transport Coalition brief David Hodgett MP

By |2018-07-19T17:20:40+11:00June 21st, 2018|Uncategorized|

ETC welcomed the opportunity today to brief the Member for Croydon and Shadow Minister for Roads and Infrastructure, David Hodgett MP, on the ETC's campaign and policies. If you want to join our campaign, sign up here ww.etc.org.au/trains

World class trail destination in the east

By |2018-07-19T17:13:03+11:00June 19th, 2018|Uncategorized|

Yarra Ranges Council (which is part of ETC) and their project partners have a vision to create a world class mountain biking trail network, located in Warburton, on Melbourne’s eastern edge. Combining Warburton’s scenic natural environment and village atmosphere, with the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination would promote a healthy community and put Warburton on the [...]

Cr Peter Lockwood campaigning at Boronia Station

By |2018-07-19T16:13:41+11:00May 8th, 2018|Uncategorized|

Did you see Councillor Lockwood at Boronia Station yesterday morning? We're campaigning for a better Belgrave & Lilydale line and we want you to come on board! The ETC is asking the Government to Fix The Belgrave and Lilydale line and your voice can make a difference - join our campaign by signing up here [...]

The Victorian Budget 2018

By |2018-07-19T15:47:27+11:00May 8th, 2018|Uncategorized|

Last week's Victorian Budget saw some great outcomes for our community in the east. The ETC welcomes the Government's commitment to fund a new bridge over the Cranbourne rail line to connect Pound Road West and Remington Drive in Dandenong South. This project will reduce congestion and improve access to the Dandenong South National Employment [...]