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September 20, 2011
Federal Parliament recognises impact of alcohol during Pregnancy
Today in Canberra members from all sides of politics unanimously supported a private member’s motion by Dr Sharman Stone which puts the spotlight on pregnant women drinking alcohol. The motion seeks to educate the public on the serious risks associated with pregnant women drinking, from conception, during the pregnancy or while bre... Click here for full story
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September 14, 2011
Gillard buckles on Youth Allowance: All Country Students set to receive the Independent Rate
After two years of incredible struggle, the Gillard Government has finally buckled and agreed that it has to reinstate the independent Youth Allowance for all country students.
Federal Member for Murray, Dr Sharman Stone said that the announcement today was excellent news. Unfortunately w... Click here for full story
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September 12, 2011
Government Grants: do you qualify?
Northern Victorian volunteer organisations needing funding for community-based projects may be just a mouse click away from financial assistance at GrantsLINK.
If you are the secretary or treasurer of an organisation in the Murray electorate, Grantslink.gov.au can direct you to government grants – at all three levels, local council, state and fe... Click here for full story
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September 9, 2011
Alcohol and Pregnancy Don’t Mix
This is the ninth day of the ninth month and it’s time to recognise Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day. This date will symbolise the time of a pregnancy and the dangers of mothers to be, consuming alcohol at a time of pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
The National Health and Medical Research Council’s recommendation is that no alcohol is to be consumed ... Click here for full story
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September 9, 2011
This is the ninth day of the ninth month and it’s time to recognise Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day. This date will symbolise the time of a pregnancy and the dangers of mothers to be, consuming alcohol at a time of pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
The National Health and Medical Research Council’s recommendation is that no alcohol is to be consumed during pregnancy and breastfeeding. ... Click here for full story
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September 7, 2011
Shortened life expectancy and poorer health could be another Gillard Government legacy following their decision to indefinitely suspend the listing of any new drugs on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Drugs on the PBS scheme receive a government subsidy when bought over the counter.
The Gillard Government has squandered over $AUS80billion creating massive debt which has un... Click here for full story
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September 6, 2011
The Gillard Government’s failure to adequately fund rural and regional research and development (R&D) comes at a time when agriculture can least afford it.
Three important sectors have lost their research funding, namely the Beef Genetics, Cotton Catchment Communities and Forestry cooperative research centres (CRC’s). Compared to other developed countries, Australia’s rates of support for agr... Click here for full story
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September 5, 2011
Editorial Opinion
Dear Sir/Madam
National Food Plan
The Federal Government is currently seeking submissions on a National Food Plan. The Plan will examine food policy through reviewing the whole food supply chain in Australia, protecting our food security and seek ways to maximise our food production opportunities.
I am more than happy to provide feedback on what a national food ... Click here for full story
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September 5, 2011
Letter to the Editor
Dear Sir,
In a rare move this week, Melbourne Water has been forced to admit it had invaded the privacy of and collected personal information on, North South Pipeline activist and cattle farmer Jan Beer.
Melbourne Water is now required to publicly apologise on their website and print the apology in the Shepparton News and and Seymour press.
Having denied for years that the... Click here for full story
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September 2, 2011
Public Submissions Needed on Foreign Investment
The Federal Coalition is investigating the need to strengthen laws governing the sale of agricultural land and agribusiness to foreign owners. It is asking for input from interested community members by the 14th of September.
Over the past two financial years to July 2010, the land owned by foreign interests in Queensland tripled to 4.45 mi... Click here for full story
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