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May 27, 2011
The Disaster Income Recovery Subsidy for flood affected Victorians has been extended to 31 May 2011.
Federal Member for Murray, Dr Sharman Stone urges all those who have been affected by the floods to apply for this subsidy, if you have not done so already.
“This subsidy is available to people, employees, small business owners and farmers who have lost income as a result of the floods,” Sharman ... Click here for full story
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May 25, 2011
The Telstra Assistance Fund is offering more than $1 million to compensate eligible sports teams, community music or dance groups for equipment lost in the recent devastating floods.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Thursday 30 June 2011.
Federal Member for Murray, Dr Sharman Stone is calling on all sporting clubs in the electorate of Murray who lost valuable equipment in the floods, to apply to ... Click here for full story
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May 24, 2011
It is time again for the 2011 Regional Achievement and Community Awards. Nominations are open for individuals, businesses and community groups that are making a real difference in our community.
“These awards pay tribute to regional Victorians who are doing a great job. Applications must be received by 13 July,” Federal Member for Murray, Dr Sharman Stone said.
“Where would we be without those t... Click here for full story
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May 23, 2011
The Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) has put together a business recovery fund available for small businesses affected by the Victorian floods, and they are calling for more applicants.
Federal Member for Murray, Dr. Sharman Stone is encouraging small businesses in the electorate of Murray who have been affected by the floods to apply. The applications need to be in b... Click here for full story
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May 20, 2011
Education and support for teenagers about the health issues associated with pregnancy is vital if we are to give new born babies the best chance in life.
Federal Member for Murray Dr Sharman Stone said the recent data showing Shepparton has double the Victorian teenage pregnancy rate is of great concern when you also consider how many of those teenagers are binge or regularly drinking.
“Drinking... Click here for full story
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May 19, 2011
The Federal Government has now acted on the private member’s motion put into parliament by Sharman Stone. This motion received bipartisan support.
The Federal Government and the Ministerial Council on Energy are now working together to stop the deadly consequences of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by faulty appliances.
Federal Member for Murray, Dr Sharman Stone said “the deaths ... Click here for full story
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May 19, 2011
Federal Member for Murray, Sharman Stone today called for public recognition of outstanding local business women by urging the community to nominate them for the 2011 Telstra Business Women’s Awards.
The awards, which celebrate the achievements of amazing and inspirational business women, are now open for the 17th year.
“This prestigious awards program is an excellent opportunity to uncover our ... Click here for full story
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May 18, 2011
Federal Member for Murray, Sharman Stone has today encouraged voluntary organisations in the electorate of Murray to apply for the 2011 round of Volunteer Grants.
“Volunteer grants were first introduced by the Howard Government in recognition of the valuable contribution voluntary groups make to the community. 2011 marks the tenth year of their operation,” Sharman Stone said.
“The grants p... Click here for full story
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May 13, 2011
In Federal Parliament yesterday, the Labor party supported a Coalition private member’s bill which highlighted the problems of Coles’ milk pricing strategy for dairy farmers.
Federal Member for Murray, Dr Sharman Stone welcomes Labor’s recognition that the milk prices are bad news for farmers which ultimately affects customers.
“The Labor party supported the motion that acknowledged that dairy f... Click here for full story
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May 12, 2011
Federal Member for Murray, Dr Sharman Stone spoke up in Parliament yesterday in defence of our local midwives.
A debate corrected some problems with Commonwealth subsidised insurance for midwives working in clinics but still leaves real problems for others.
“Under the current Midwife Professional Indemnity Scheme, self-employed midwives who assist in home-births are not able to access the Common... Click here for full story
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