West Matters

About 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.

Publisher

Western Independent Alliance

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jan 2023

Latest episode

27 Feb 2025

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Feb 2025

   Brimbank Mayor and Deputy Mayor on ABC Melbourne

   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.

2. 

   29 Jul 2024

   Emma Price: Duke Street Community House

   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/ (https://dsch.org.au/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dukestreetcommunity/ (https://www.facebook.com/dukestreetcommunity/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dukestreetcommunity (https://www.instagram.com/dukestreetcommunity) Buy me a coffee for your ongoing support! https://ko-fi.com/diwestmatters (https://ko-fi.com/diwestmatters)

3. 

   29 Jul 2024

   Pasquale Parente: Radio Presenter on 979fm Melton Community Radio

   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/ (http://www.979fm.com.au/program-guide/) Buy me a coffee for your ongoing support! https://ko-fi.com/diwestmatters (https://ko-fi.com/diwestmatters)

4. 

   28 Jul 2024

   Sam Muscat: 2024 Brimbank Council Candidate/88.9 WYN-FM

   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 (https://www.wynfm.org.au/show.php?name=The%20Vibe) Australian American Association (Victoria): https://americanaustralian.org/ (https://americanaustralian.org/) and Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AustralianAmericanAssociation.Victoria/ (https://www.facebook.com/AustralianAmericanAssociation.Victoria/) Buy me a coffee for your ongoing support! https://ko-fi.com/diwestmatters (https://ko-fi.com/diwestmatters)

5. 

   4 Jul 2024

   Morgan C Jonas: State Leader - Freedom Party of Victoria

   We chat with Freedom Party of Victoria Leader, Morgan Jonas. Links: Website: https://freedompartyvic.com.au/ https://morgancjonas.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedompartyofvictori https://www.facebook.com/morgancjonas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedompartyvic/

6. 

   30 May 2024

   Joe Cullia: 2024 Brimbank Council Candidate

   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: https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/voting/types-of-elections/local-council-elections

7. 

   28 Mar 2024

   Dr John Stone and Graeme Blore chat about better buses for Melbourne's West

   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 Community Forum (14th march 2024):https://youtu.be/Rsqn7Kj7nwA?feature=shared 2) Better Buses for Melbourne's West Briefing Paper by Dr John Stone (June 2022): https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/4224729/Better-Buses-for-Melbournes-West-launch.pdf 3) Video about Successful Auckland Bus Reform: https://at.govt.nz/projects-roadworks/new-public-transport-network#purpose 4) Video of the architect of the Auckland bus reforms, Anthony Cross, speaking at a councils conference on buses in Melbourne last year 2023: https://mtf.org.au/buses/mtf-bus-forum-3-videos/

8. 

   22 Jan 2024

   Mark Jekic: 2024 Brimbank Council Candidate

   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

9. 

   10 Jan 2024

   Graeme Blore: 2024 Brimbank Council Candidate

   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

10. 

    14 Nov 2023

    88.9 WYN-FM Host Sam Muscat interviews with Councillor Virginia Tachos and Graeme Blore

    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 Brimbank, as well as the upcoming Mayoral Elections. To listen to 88.9 WYN-FM, head to: https://www.wynfm.org.au/

11. 

    28 Oct 2023

    No 3rd Tulla Runway Campaign

    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 (https://linktr.ee/no3rdtullarunway?fbclid=IwAR0uKMtKT67Ov-V03m53zHBwxAxL1dbc9FYy7WNx9tQH2VkZ3VSPvJKFwL8) Email: contact@no3rdtullarunway.net.au

12. 

    30 Jul 2023

    Meet Maria Kerr

    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 Notice of Motion from Cr Maria Kerr on 18th July 2023: "We live in free and democratic country where the citizens elect officials at all levels of government. The closest government to our residents is US. Our residents want to ask various Councillors, Deputy Mayor and Mayor of their choice questions. Residents want to ask their own ward councillors about local ward issues and at present they can’t. The only avenue they have is to submit questions prior to council meetings, which are drafted by officers for the Mayor to read out of a script. Residents are frustrated , they feel disconnected from councillors and just want honest answers. Residents just want to be heard, they want transparency and respect, scripted answers doesn’t wash with the community any more Mr Mayor. We as elected Councillors need to be more transparent, more accessible and for our community to have the right to ask questions of Councillors Mr Mayor. We should have a public forum once a month for the community to ask these questions, and if you are thinking I DON’T WANT TO BE ASKED QUESTIONS, then you are wrong, I want to be able to answer any questions the community may have of me. And if I don’t have the answer, I will take it on notice and follow up with the resident. That’s the least I can do as an elected Councillor who is paid by the community. And if you think this will not work, there are many councils that have been doing this for many years, we don’t need to look far, our neighbours in Moonee Valley have for many years been welcoming Community input, questions and even formed advisory groups. This is called TRANSPERANCY, this is called being open and accountable. This is called doing what we-are paid to do by rate payers! We do not want to descend to the dark days at Brimbank, where there was an iron vail of none transparency and in the end that Council got sacked, yes SACKED! Our community is asking for this forum, our community want to see the white in our eyes when we are answering questions. Our community wants to see if Councillors truly understand their concerns, they want to know which Councillors are willing to be questioned, who is doing their reading, who is authentic and our community just want an opportunity to have their say! So, I will be supporting the community with this motion. For more access, openness & transparency! I put it to you Mr Mayor and my fellow Councillors do you support the community and transparency, or are you content to hide behind the walls of Council, happy collecting your ratepayer funded allowances without accountability and avoiding the Community? I hope you can all join me in supporting this motion on behalf of every resident in Brimbank. Thank you, Mr Mayor."

13. 

    11 Mar 2023

    Reverend Tim Costello on Gambling Addiction

    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 Lifeline Australia: https://www.lifeline.org.au or 13 11 14 Both are free, confidential and available 24/7

14. 

    5 Mar 2023

    Melbourne Airport Proposed Third Runway

    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

15. 

    16 Feb 2023

    Sunshine Landfill in Kealba

    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)

16. 

    12 Feb 2023

    Meet Graeme Blore

    In this episode we chat to another member of the Western Independent Alliance Graeme Blore about the development projects within Brimbank.

17. 

    29 Jan 2023

    Trailer (Introduction)

    West Matters, a NEW podcast for 2023! Please support us by following and subscribing on your podcast app, and ensure you get the latest updates! Also please follow the Western Independent Alliance group on Facebook!

18. 

    19 Jan 2023

    Meet Virginia Tachos and Jamie Ramsay

    Introducing Virginia and Jamie from the Western Independent Alliance.

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