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20 07, 2018

ETC engage with Metro Trains

By |2018-08-28T14:44:34+11:00July 20th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

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 [...]

6 07, 2018

Cr Bill Bennett campaigning for buses in the east

By |2018-07-19T17:32:07+11:00July 6th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

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 [...]

27 06, 2018

Cr Roz Blades from Dandenong campaigning for buses

By |2018-07-19T17:26:38+11:00June 27th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

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 [...]

21 06, 2018

The Eastern Transport Coalition brief David Hodgett MP

By |2018-07-19T17:20:40+11:00June 21st, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

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

19 06, 2018

World class trail destination in the east

By |2018-07-19T17:13:03+11:00June 19th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

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 [...]

23 05, 2018

Croydon railway station needs an upgrade

By |2018-07-19T16:56:25+11:00May 23rd, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Upgrading Croydon station is one of the projects ETC is campaigning on. If you're as tired as us of seeing this antiquated station falling apart - sign up to join our campaign! Your voice can make a difference. Sign up here www.etc.org.au/trains Read the article here

8 05, 2018

Cr Peter Lockwood campaigning at Boronia Station

By |2018-07-19T16:13:41+11:00May 8th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

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 [...]

8 05, 2018

The Victorian Budget 2018

By |2018-07-19T15:47:27+11:00May 8th, 2018|Uncategorized|0 Comments

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 [...]