This Is What Signs We Need At Mount Druitt Bus Interchange, Train Station And Taxi Stands Not Small Signs Fading - Anti -Smoke Free Laws Signs At Public Transport Centres!

This was spotted at Blacktown train station

Time and time again, we ask all public transport stake holders to place appropriate signs that will deter smokers continuing to smoke at public transport, bus tops, bus interchanges and train stations. In fact  - there are no signs at all bus stops  in and around Mount Druitt. This issues has been treated lightly outside of Mount Druitt bus interchange - only small signs that are fading and are hardly seen stake holders are happy with. The large sign above is the one needed, to be placed everywhere!

Small fading signs at Mount Druitt Bus Interchange

There needs to be a dramatic change to adhere to this law to educate the smoking community and larger signs must be placed at Mount Druitt Train Station, Bus Interchange, Taxi Stand, corridors, passageways and escalators leading to and from each  transport place on entry and exit.

No Signs at Mount Druitt taxi stand just cigarette butts on the ground

Because Public Transport State holders may not be taking this law seriously, I'm getting people lighting cigarettes in front of myself, and huge puffs of exhaled smoke being thrown right in front of my face.

Let's see fines  $300.00 being issued to community members breaching this law! Let have the local papers grab this story in their hands and tell the community how health and safety of others is important as well as  not smoking in public transport areas.

More 'Hole In The Grounds' Completed by Blacktown City Council

It just shows that  more and more items of community improvement are referred here, will get immediate responses to get its improvement required. This time we thank former Christian Democratic Candidate for Mount Druitt, Joshua Green, bringing this to our attention.

Here is the positive response from Blacktown City Council, General Manager:

General Manager

general.manager@blacktown.nsw.gov.au

09:24 

Good Morning Mr Svoboda

I refer to your BLOG below and wish to advise that the hole on the corner of Fuller & Coates Streets Mount Druitt has been repaired.

Regards,

Susan

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Click Here for previous blog 

Westfield Mount Druitt Doesn't Recognise Newly Elected Member For Mount Druitt, Councillor Edmond Atalla, As Yet!

Yesterday, I walked past the signs for Member of Mount Druitt and Westfield Mount Druitt, around 10am and the signs hasn't changed.  I first thought Maybe, I think that the declaration of candidates has to be declared, once all postal, Prepoll and Ivotes have been counted.

Once that is done, then Councillor Edmond Atalla can move into his office with his electoral officers and start to carry on his duties.
I'll let you know when the sign changes.

Polling Booths Around Mount Druitt On 28th March 2015 - Conversations and People!

As I'd traveled around booth to booth, I found h happy candidates and former NSW State Members. It was a beautiful day to hold a NSW State Election and some booths had voters queuing for periods of time.

We had former NSW State Member for Rooty Hill, Mr. Richard Amery at Rooty Public School. Rumors were that Edmond Atalla, Labor Posters placed over 2 two Olivia Lloyd, Liberal Posters (without asking her Polling Staff),  because the Liberals had 'Prime Position' for the posters on the fence first and the Labor party wasn't happy with that and wanted an enquiry table under the questionable sign. I must admit it looked 'unprofessional' but that is the kind of things that happen on 'polling day'! I must admit Mr Amery appeared like he was running for re-election - he was well dressed!

The was queuing at Polling Booths and this occurs at times when the Polling Booth Staff take morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea breaks as explained by Mr. Richard Amery. The queues reached outside the gate, some people could not wait and said they would come back, they had to be back by 6pm, otherwise there is that $55.00 fine for not voting.


Then there was Candidate Olivia Lloyd, Liberal candidate for Mount Druitt with Ward 4 Councillor Isabelle White at Minchinbury Public School. It was amazing the young person handing for 'No Land Tax' said she would be voting 'Liberal' - probably just helping out someone else.
 
At a different Polling Booth, former NSW State Member for Londonderry, Allan Shearan (in the background) was handing out for Councillor Edmond Atalla, Labor candidate for Mount Druitt (now elected) - not assisting Londonderry State seat - that is politics!

And here we are at Dawson  Polling Booth.

It's funny, when you hear rumors that a when the Labor Party see good Liberal supporters, they try to coax them in joining the Labor Party.  With the Party machine the Labor Party has, you would not think it needs more members. 

The Labor Party machine had former Federal Member for Chifley Roger Price and his son, Ben Price as scrutineers at Colyton Public School.

It's also funny, no one has coaxed myself to join any party and yet I won't. I have handed out for 2 different parties before and current, but like everyone else, I share positive views on behalf of the community and what I vote, I reserve my right! What I will say is I was a scrutineer at Dean Park and I enjoyed it -  other
scrutineers were very polite and respectable!

This is an example of scrutinizing votes look like:







 

NSW Labor Party Wins State Local Seats Of Londonderry And Mount Druitt and NSW Liberals Wins NSW Government!

On Saturday 28th March 2015, we have an election of surprises, in relation to results around the NSW State.

Locally, we have NSW Labor Prue Car who won the Londonderry seat and Councillor Edmond Atalla who won the seat on primary votes. This will make it 2 new members entering the NSW Parliament to represent their well deserved wins.

Both candidates obtains swings of 13.4% in Londonderry to 11.1% in Mount Druitt. That means that NSW Labor  and grabbed back heartland seats they lost in 2011 NSW State Elections.

I congratulate each candidate for their winning results and being part of 'whyilovemountdruitt'.

On a State level the Baird Liberal Government will retain NSW with currently 52 seats, 32 Labor, in relation to  seats won by primary parties with *70% of the votes counted, currently.

So my issue will now be how will Labor opposition get the improvements required in both Londonderry and Mount Druitt with a Liberal held NSW Government.  It is very simple, a lot of the improvements will come from The NSW Baird Liberal Government (from decisions made), yet both candidates need to be strong not just be strong advocate for the Labor Party only but for the local community first representing then Labor Party. They will be on test for the next 4 years, as is every NSW Government elected member.

We, in Mount Druitt need to look at such improvements that make our place an improved better place to live in with the essential services required by each of us, being mindful that our community will change with a growing population. Whilst promises were thrown at us from both parties during the election, we need to ensure both promises are kept, not just worded.

We need the new members of NSW Parliament not to be just opposing every item that NSW Government improves and we need improvements to be congratulated not ignored and they will need NSW Ministers meet local new members, placing party hats aside and work jointly, harmoniously for the 'Better' of the community.

We wish all NSW Members of Parliament a great 4 years in Government as they all work hard representing the best interests of their respected communities.

In  relation to candidates that did not win the NSW State Election, we offer strength, courage and suggest be an advocate to ensure our local 2 newly elected State Members - stay in line! Become Shadow members of each seat!

*Click here for ABC Election results 

Galaxy Polls Indicated Baird Liberal Government Win In NSW State Elections Tomorrow!

The Galaxy Poll released today indicated that a Baid/Liberal Party would be win the NSW State Election 2015 and retain Government
 
Click here for Galaxy Poll results for NSW State Election 2015

Candidates have been working hard canvassing votes, speaking to various community groups and organisations an constituents to lobby for votes.

In both the NSW State Seats of Londonderry and Mount Druitt, there will be elected a new representative from each electorate.

Some Stats for you:

Prior to last election in 2011, Londonderry was the 38th most Labor Party Held seat as 'Fairly Safe' with a swing required of 6.9%. Post 2011 election, Londonderry is 51st most Liberal/National Party held seat  as 'Safe'' with a swing required of 12.3%.


Prior to last election in 2011, Mount Druitt was the 7th most Labor Party held seat as 'Very Safe' with a swing required of 25.4%. Post 2011 election, Mount Druitt is 8th most Labor Party held seat as 'Fairly Safe' with a swing required of 6.7%

So we shall see how the true public vote tomorrow!

 NSW Pendulum post 2007 election

NSW Pendulum post 2011 election

Before Poles Apart, Now Candidates Polls Closer - No More Edmond Atalla Campaign Poster Sign At Mount Druitt Train Station!

I reported many weeks ago the first sign political poster located on poles - which I was unaware that it was illegal as for many years, we all have been used to seeing a flooding of posters in all major roads promoting candidate and party.

Of recent the Councillor Edmond Atalla Poster on top of the Mount Druitt TAFE

direction sign is 'GONE!'

Thanks to Endeavour Energy, these been removed. Not only was it a health and safety risk for drivers around the area, it is a health and safety risk for 'Poster Putter-uppers' as poses a great risk for potential accidents, which may lead to death.
 
Before this issue was created, candidates of Mount Druitt would have been 'Poles' apart - now they are 'Polls' closer!

Click here for why posters on polls must be removed 

Click here for oginal blog on 1st Poster on Pole,sighted! 

Blacktown City Brass Band Songs Galore - Enjoy them!

These guys are great guys and they play to their hearts delight. They are not internationally well known as yet but they are Blacktown Local Government Area - most definitely. 

The Blacktown City Brass Band is music to my ears and I hope music to your ears!

Here are new songs uploaded:
Simple Gifts

EastEnders

Last of he summer wine

Mount Druitt Candidates Bring Dignity And Respect For Each Other At Pre-Poll - Mount Druitt Standard!

At Pre-poll, political parties are trying to grab the last vote from you as you enter the Polling Booth. By voting before the election, this prevents being fined $55.00, for not voting by the election day.

At Mount Druitt Pre-poll booth, last Wednesday week, at 'The Hub' - Greens candidate, Brent Robertson collapsed late in the afternoon and was rush by paramedics to hospital. Brent contacted myself over the weekend and assured myself he was fine then. What I didn't know was both opposition candidates Councillor Edmon Atalla (Labor) and Olivia Lloyd (Liberal) had made instant decisions to take care of the situation by contacting emergency ambulance service and secondly his immediate family.

This shows from both candidates that no matter what voters think candidates are as caring as any human are, especially when placed in a difficult  life threatening issue of other candidates. This shows such dignity and respect from these candidates as they gave special attention to Brent Robertson.  We thank them very much on behalf of the community!

Here is the story from the Mount Druitt-St Marys Standard:

Do You Support Your Local Business In And Around Mount Druitt?

Interesting 'A Frame' message. This Local business was advertising not on its own small business but all small businesses. Do you support your local business. If so let us know why or If not, let us know why not?

Maybe, let us known which of the Candidates of the NSW Londonderry or Mount Druitt State Electorates, would you support for local business. That is which one would you think would support local business? Let us know!

Maybe Local Chamber  of Commerce's would be interested in this!

How to Vote Liberal For Mount Druitt - Olivia Lloyd!

I have received today, the How to Vote Liberal for Mount, Olivia Lloyd. Click here for Olivia's 'Why I Love Mount Druitt!'