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Entries for May 2011
With Australia’s population expected to top 40 million by 2050 we must look at what we can be doing to encourage people to the regions and foster sustainable growth. As anyone who has visited one of our major cities recently can attest they are suffering under the weight of supporting a booming popu... ... (30-May)
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The Men’s Shed movement has really taken off in the Parkes Electorate. For those of you who do not know, a Men’s Shed is a shed where men in a community of all ages come together. For many men the Men’s Sheds are a place where they can learn new skills and enjoy fellowship on a regular ... ... (23-May)
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The Federal Government Budget was the handed down last Tuesday, the fourth handed down by Treasurer Wayne Swan and the first with Prime Minister Julia Gillard at the helm. The budget which they labelled ‘tough’ did not go far enough to curb Labor’s years of wasteful and reckless spending.
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The Federal Government’s Review into Student Income Support Reforms came to Dubbo last week and a roundtable discussion was held with concerned parents and students who have been affected by the changes to eligibility. These changes will see students in Mudgee and Dubbo in the Parkes Elector... ... (06-May)
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