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September 20, 2011
Murray Darling estimates shock local farmers
The leaked information about the Murray Darling Basin Authority wanting to take another 2800 Gigalitres a year from the Murray Darling Basin, demonstrates that the Authority has not heard or digested a word from the House of Representatives inquiry. Nor has it paid any attention to their own selective community consultation, directed as it is by the G... Click here for full story
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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 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 w... Click here for full story
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September 14, 2011
Surely it can’t be September already? Yes, spring has arrived and so has your final chance to submit photos for inclusion in the Murray Electorate Community Calendar.
With its diverse and unique character, Murray is renowned for its wonderful people and amazing scenery and is the perfect spot to take some memorable snaps. The most eye-catching entries will feature in Shar... 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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