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After success of Labor’s 50c fares, Greens want free public transport for Queensland [and higher-frequency buses statewide & trains in SEQ]
(www.theguardian.com)
Screenshot image transcription:
A Facebook post from Michael Berkman - Greens MP for Maiwar, reading:
Speaking to media with Amy MacMahon - Greens MP for South Brisbane this morning about our plans to make sure no one misses out on 50c public transport fares:
🚉 Trains at least every 15 mins, 24/7 in SEQ
🚌 Buses at least every 10 mins on major road corridors, including in 25 regional cities & towns
👷 $4B to build more rail, trams and bus lanesWhen the Greens proposed $1 flat fares in 2017, both major parties shot us down. But with sustained pressure, we won.
This shows our policies are possible, if the political will is there - and with more Greens MPs in Parliament, we can do even more.
With an image showing Michael Berkman and Amy MacMahon standing in front of the Brisbane River giving a press conference.
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This bird has flown: Why Brisbane is losing its most vibrant feathered fauna
(www.brisbanetimes.com.au)
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Sylvan Road in Toowong has been declared Queensland's most unsafe place to ride a bicycle, with the results revealed as part of Australia's largest crowd-sourced bike safety project.
The BikeSpot project attracted more than 72,800 submissions throughout Australia, and found more than three-quarters of unsafe spots were at dangerous intersections or areas with no bike lanes.
On average, female riders experienced more riding stress than men, nad were more worried about no bicycle lanes and poor driver behaviour.
Space4cycling Brisbane spokesman Chris Cox says Sylvan Road needed protected bike lanes.
"Sylvan Road is the main connector between two major bikeways, carries over 3000 cyclists per day, but has nothing but painted bike lanes, no parking times that motorists ignore, and dangerous intersections," he says.
The Bicentennial Bikeway was named Queensland's safest spot.
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Casino operator Star seeks tax relief from Queensland government days after opening $3.6bn precinct
(www.theguardian.com)
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