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Latest News :
Labor Scraps Solar Rebate
Environment Minister Peter Garrett has scrapped the $8,000 solar panel rebate three weeks early, ripping grants from hundreds of locals who were due to lodge applications before June 30.
Labor`s Cataract Cutback
Former eye surgeon and Federal Member Andrew Laming has slammed the Rudd Government`s decision to slash the Medicare rebate for cataract surgery, saying it will put the sight-saving procedure out of reach for vulnerable patients
Read the Coalition`s Budget Response
Andrew`s Victorian Bushfire Effort
Federal Member Andrew Laming has this week taken part in relief operations to assist victims of the Victorian bushfires. Mr Laming is currently working in the Whittlesea Response Centre in his capacity as Bayside Regional Chair of the Salvation Army.
Read Andrew`s response to the latest fiscal stimulus package...
Still No Computers in Schools
The Rudd Government`s announcement of a “supplementary” new round of funding is an embarrassing fig leaf to cover the shortcomings of its Computers in Schools program
ABC Licensing Bungle
The future of ABC Child Care Centres at Thornlands and Victoria Point could be jeopardised by the Federal Government`s refusal to ensure licensing issues are addressed
Local Veterans Recognised
Mr Peter McNamara and his uncle John Williams are both 20 year veterans of the Australian Army. Mr Williams served in Vietnam as part of the Royal Australian Artillery and Mr McNamara served with the 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment in Malaya.
More Money for Straddie Museum
The North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum Association has received a $4500 community heritage grant thanks to the national Library of Australia Federal Member Andrew Laming announced today.
Labor Lies on GFC
The Federal Government`s repeated insistence that it was impossible for anyone to predict the impending economic storm has been shown up as a lie Federal Member Andrew Laming said today.
Moreton Bay Green Zones Finally Announced
Find out what it means for you.
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