West Matters
A podcast dedicated to the matters of the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, with stories, discussions and interviews, including Local Government and Councils in the West.
Episodes
Melbourne Mornings Presented by Rafael Epstein
Live from St.Albans 27th February 2025
Meet the Mayor Segment: Mayor Thuy Dang and Deputy Mayor Cr Victoria Borg.
In this episode of West Matters, we speak to Community Leader and Manager of the Duke Street Community House, Emma Price.
Links
- Website: https://dsch.org.au/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dukestreetcommunity/
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In this episode of West Matters, we speak to Pasquale Parente, Radio Presenter at 979fm Melton Community Radio.
You can listen to 979fm at: http://www.979fm.com.au/program-guide/
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In this week's episode of West Matters, we speak to Radio Host of The Vibe on 88.9 WYN-FM, Sam Muscat. We chat about his special guests, his role as President of the Australian American Association Victoria, and his plans to run for Brimbank Council this year.
Links:
- Program Episodes of The Vibe 88.9 WYN-FM: https://www.wynfm.org.au/show.php?name=The%20Vibe
- Australian American Association (Victoria): https://...
We chat with Freedom Party of Victoria Leader, Morgan Jonas.
Links:
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Meet Joe Cullia, who is running at the upcoming Brimbank Council elections to be held in October 2024.
You can follow Joe's Facebook Page at Joe For Organ Pipes: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559241093072 Brimbank City Council electoral structure: https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/electoral-boundaries/council-reviews/electoral-structure-reviews/brimbank
For more information regarding Council Elections, please visit:
...In this episode of West Matters, we speak with Dr John Stone, Senior Lecturer for Transport Planning at Melbourne University and Graeme Blore 2024 Brimbank Council Candidate for Cherry Creek Ward and Carinlea Advocate. The subject is on the urgent need for better bus services in the Western Suburbs - there is a way!
Reference Links Mentioned during the podcast:
1) Graeme Blore speaking at the Better Buses for the West Communi...
Meet Mark Jekic, who is running at the next local council elections to be held in October 2024.
You can follow Mark's Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/MarkJekicBrimbank
For more information regarding Council Elections, please visit:
https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/voting/types-of-elections/local-council-elections
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Meet Graeme Blore, who is running as an independent at the next local council elections will be held in October 2024.
You can follow Graeme's Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/graemebloreofficial
For more information regarding Council Elections, please visit:
https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/voting/types-of-elections/local-council-elections
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A big thanks to Sam Muscat, (88.9 WYN-FM) Host of 'The Vibe' Program, for allowing us to replay interviews from his program on 14th of November 2023.
Sam speaks to Brimbank Councillor Virginia Tachos, who provides an emotional and touching tribute to St.Albans resident and Brimbank Community Leader Judy Ingram.
Then Sam speaks to Carinlea Resident and Community Advocate Graeme Blore, about the current issues in Brimb...
In this episode of West Matters we speak to Lead Campaigner for the 'No 3rd Tulla Runway' coalition, Shannon Meilak.
The No 3rd Tulla Runway coalition is a grassroots campaign of community volunteers, which aims to ensure that a third runway at Melbourne Airport is not built.
More Information:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/no3rdtullarunway
Website: https://linktr.ee/no3rdtullarunway
Email: contact@no3rdtu...
Our special guest for this episode of West Matters is Maria Kerr, Taylors Ward Councillor for Brimbank City Council. If you wish to speak to Cr Kerr on council matters she can be contacted via email and phone on: crkerr@brimbank.vic.gov.au and 0437 796 630.
Opinions expressed in this episode of West Matters are solely those of Maria Kerr and do not necessarily reflect the views or stance of Brimbank Council.
The following is the ...
Australia has a major gambling problem, and if you live in Melbourne's West - unfortunately, you are part of the problem. In this episode of West Matters, we speak to the Reverend Tim Costello, spokesperson from the Alliance for Gambling Reform, with Virginia Tachos and Graeme Blore.
Audio Credit: The Project, Network 10 and Q+A, ABC
Resources:
Gambling Help Online: https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au or 1800 858 858
In this episode of West Matters we speak to the retired Dr Michael Howson on the noise air pollution from the proposed Melbourne Airport Third Runway, and the impact to children's health and the general community.
References:
Facebook Groups: "We want just the AIRPORTS we were promised" and Melbourne Airport Community Action Group
Brimbank Council: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/know-facts-third-runway
In this episode of West Matters, we chat to Brimbank residents Nicole Power and Marian Pham on the long running issue regarding the burning fires in the Sunshine Landfill, which are still burning - 3+ years on.
Audio Credit: A Current Affair, Georgia Westgarth, Cr Virginia Tachos (Brimbank City Council)
In this episode we chat to another member of the Western Independent Alliance Graeme Blore about the development projects within Brimbank.
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Introducing Virginia and Jamie from the Western Independent Alliance.
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