We’re at a pivotal point in the Hawkesbury’s future. If we don’t protect our wonderful heritage, environment and lifestyle, they’ll be gone for good. Council has the power to determine what the Hawkesbury looks like in the future, but we need strong leadership that’s focused on community needs and free of developer influence.
On Council, we will:
- Strengthen Council’s planning documents (LEP and DCP) to protect what’s
important to Hawkesbury residents – heritage, farmland, open spaces and the environment - Stand up to developers and the state government to make sure urban sprawl
doesn’t destroy the Hawkesbury - Push for more diverse and affordable housing offerings such as detached dual occupancies, secondary dwellings and tiny houses in flood-free areas
- Prevent further building on the floodplain
- Push for climate-adapted buildings as standard
- Increase affordable housing targets and developer contributions to affordable housing
- Demand infrastructure before development to ensure everyone has a livable
neighbourhood
Climate Change & the Environment
On Albury Council The Greens will take action climate change and protect the environment by: Cooling and beautifying our streets with a minimum tree canopy cover of 45% Upgrading Council’s vehicle fleet and tools to modern, quiet, electric-powered models Ensuring our...
Cost of Living Crisis
On Albury Council The Greens will tackle the cost of living crisis by: Increasing support for and expansion of council-run early childhood education Making pool entry free during school holidays Making pet desexing free for concession cardholders Extending opening...
Sustainable Farming
The Bellingen District Greens hosted a workshop in Dorrigo on Sustainable Farming at the beginning of August. As a group, we are keen to see our farmers able to adapt as our climate changes.
Housing Affordability
On Albury Council The Greens will take action on housing affordability by: Supporting increased housing density in the CBD of Albury and close to public transport hubs Directly investing in the supply of affordable rental housing through: Identifying suitable parcels...
A sustainable forestry sector
Dominic King explains why we need plantations into the future, rather then the removal of native forests.
We need to work to protect what we value
Jennie Fenton, Greens candidate, reminds us that we all have a role to play in looking after those things we cherish about the Bellingen Shire.
Sustainable Farming workshop. August 3. Dorrigo
The Bellingen District Greens are pleased to be facilitating a workshop on sustainable farming. The workshop, this Saturday August 3, will be held at the Never Never Mind Cafe, 16 Cudgery Street, Dorrigo at 1:30 pm. Sue Higginson MLC, and Dr Jacky Williams will be...
All of us want the Bellingen Shire to be a great place to live.
The Bellingen Greens are pleased to have an editorial in the first edition of the Mid North Coast Arts Guide. We have all seen the world become more divided along lines of race, religion and other beliefs. We know there are better ways of collaborating with First...
Free Public Transport
Sign the petition to tell Transport Minister Jo Haylen that we demand free public transport while the T3 is shut down!
IT’S NOT RIGHT – THIS LAND BELONGS TO ALL OF OUR COMMUNITY
Is it fair that a private club can develop an elite facility on precious public green space in Fred Caterson Reserve?