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Through both good times and bad, sport has proven to be one of the great unifiers in Australia. Over many decades the Parkes electorate has produced many of Australia’s most prominent and talented sportspeople. However, the costs of competing at an elite level are quite often prohibitive and... ... (08-Nov)
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Announcing the ‘Digital Education Revolution’ on 15 November 2007, Kevin Rudd promised that every one of the one million students in grades 9 to 12 would have their own computer at a cost of $1 billion. As part of his original announcement, Kevin Rudd also promised that all these computers w... ... (31-Oct)
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It was revealed in Senate Estimates last week that the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) may not hold public meetings to discuss its long-awaited Basin Plan which is due to be released next month.
When the controversial Guide to the proposed Basin Plan was released last year a ... ... (24-Oct)
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Last week was a significant week in Australian politics with the Carbon Tax Legislation passing through the House of Representatives 74-72. It is almost certain the Legislation will pass through the Greens dominated Senate in November, meaning that from July 2012 Australia will have the worl... ... (17-Oct)
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There is significant potential to establish renewable energy industries, particularly in western NSW. The Parkes Electorate has huge potential when it comes to alternative energy resources. There are proposals for wind farms surrounding the Coolah region. Also there is a solar power station ... ... (10-Oct)
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There has been much discussion about the politics of fear surrounding the debate on the Government’s carbon tax legislation. Much of this criticism has been directed at Tony Abbott and members of the Coalition. However, on closer inspection it appears that the real scare mongers sit on the G... ... (04-Oct)
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The Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) was established by the Minister for Regional Australia Simon Crean with the intention of distributing funding to priority projects in regional Australia. It is a $1 billion funding pool that would direct funding right to the heart of regional co... ... (26-Sep)
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The Government has back-flipped after yet another failed policy. As part of a $265 million package students from inner regional areas will be able to access independent youth allowance under exactly the same rules that apply to students from outer regional, remote and very remote areas from ... ... (19-Sep)
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There are few organisations that embody the true spirit of volunteering as completely as Meals on Wheels. Each day throughout the Parkes electorate there are scores of dedicated volunteers delivering warm and nutritious meals to those in our local communities who are frail aged, disabled or ... ... (12-Sep)
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Coal Seam Gas (CSG) exploration is rapidly expanding in NSW. Approximately 25 per cent of NSW is currently under CSG exploration licences. A large part of these licences are located in the Parkes Electorate, in the regions of Moree, Narrabri, Bellata and Tooraweenah. These areas are re... ... (05-Sep)
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