GreenUpBrisbane: Greens in the Media

West End project will destroy area's character: residents | BrisbaneTimes.com.au

25 January 2008 Read the article

West End locals are furious over a plan to build 500 apartments on the site of a former factory, claiming the project is unsustainable and will destroy the area's unique character...

Battle for Brisbane City Hall begins | Courier Mail

20 January 2008 Read the article

THE highly anticipated battle for City Hall has begun, with both Labor and the Greens yesterday officially staking their claim for control of Australia's largest local authority...

Labor's $40m for leaky Brisbane | BrisbaneTimes.com.au

20 January 2008 Read the article

... The Greens launched their campaign at the same time on the steps of City Hall, also calling it a chance to meet-and-greet its candidates.

The focus of their campaign will be on greenhouse gas emissions, fixing the public transport system and curbing traffic congestion, Greens Lord Mayoral hopeful Jo Bragg said.

Seventeen candidates have been pre-selected to contest the March 15 election, but Ms Bragg said there were more to come.

"We have great candidates in the inner-city wards such as Stuart Skabo for Toowong, Anne Bocabella for Central and Drew Hutton for the Gabba," Ms Bragg said...

Big shots coming to party | Sunshine Coast Daily

18 January 2008 Read the article

... “Look at Brisbane City Council – the councillors get entangled on what’s happening in the political party agenda instead of the local government agenda.”

Mr Hoffman said the involvement of political parties or strong interest groups could lead to a “change in the traditionally strong relationship between councils and the community”...

Bridge Row Grows | Westside News

12 December 2007 Read the article

Hopes for transport woes | Courier Mail

6 December 2007 Read the article

MORE trains, more frequent buses and a better cycle network are what Brisbane needs to keep the city moving, public transport campaigners say...

Meanwhile, the Greens also want to see so-called clean transport prioritised and want improved pathways and cycle ways to key locations.

The party's lord mayoral candidate, Jo Bragg, has also proposed a major $3.7 billion light rail network connecting the inner city with outer-northern and southern suburbs.

Bridge hit by impasse | Courier Mail

5 December 2007 Read the article

THE $241 million Hale St toll bridge project is almost a week behind schedule and its future unclear as war erupts over traffic management...

The Greens lord mayoral candidate Jo Bragg said the bridge project would be a "disaster" and should be scrapped.