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28 Nov 09 - Climate Change
Both sides of Australian politics went into the 2007 election promising action on climate change. The debates occurring in the Australian Parliament today suggest that only the Rudd Government is genuine in its intent to deliver on that promise. (Read More...)

09 Mar 09 - Indigenous Pre-Recruitment Training Course
It was a great honour to launch the Indigenous Pre-Recruitment Course (IPRC) for the Australian defence Force (ADF), on behalf of the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, the Hon. Warren Snowdon MP.(Read More...)

09 Mar 09 - Minister Jenny Macklin Visits Newcastle
It was great to have the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, the Hon. Jenny Macklin MP, in Newcastle last week, to inspect the Mobile Playgroup at Awabakal Newcastle Aboriginal Cooperative. The Rudd Government provided $500,000 to Awabakal which included funding for the purchase of the van. (Read More...)

26 Feb 09 - Nation Building and Jobs Plan
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06 Feb 09 - Sharon Grierson Education Scholarship
Sharon Grierson Education Scholarship (4) I am currently seeking nominations for the annual Sharon Grierson Education Scholarship. Eligible second year TAFE and University students are invited to apply for the two Scholarships which consist of a $250 book voucher each. (Read More...)

06 Feb 09 - $2.27 million for Wetland Education Centre
Earlier this week I joined Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard MP in announcing $2.27 million in funding for an education centre at Hunter Wetlands Centre as part of the Local Schools Working Together Program. (Read More...)

31 Oct 08 - Treasury Modelling Shows Path to a Sustainable Energy Future
New Treasury modelling showing Australia could reduce emissions while continuing economic growth is good news for Newcastle and the Hunter, Sharon Grierson says.(Read More...)

23 Oct 08 - Economic Security Strategy to Benefit Newcastle
The Rudd Government's $10.4 billion Economic Security Strategy will maintain confidence, strengthen the national economy and help those most in need in our local community.(Read More...)

23 Oct 08 - Prime Minister Supports Andrew Johns Walk
Kevin Rudd has visited Newcastle to help launch league great Andrew Johns' walk to Sydney, pitching in $2 million from the Federal Government to help the Black Dog Institute raise awareness of depression and bipolar disorder.(Read More...)

23 Oct 08 - New Nursing Places for Newcastle Uni
The Prime Minister has announced funding for 50 new Commonwealth supported higher education nursing places at the University of Newcastle during his visit to our city for Community Cabinet in September.(Read More...)

23 Oct 08 - Sharon Welcomes the Prime Minister to Newcastle
Sharon has welcomed Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Ministers to Newcastle for the Community Cabinet meeting on 29 September 2008.(Read More...)

15 Sep 08 - Community Cabinet Comes to Newcastle
The Rudd Government has announced that its seventh Community Cabinet meeting will take place at Lambton High School in Newcastle on 29 September 2008.(Read More...)

09 Sep 08 - Renew Newcastle Public Meeting
A public meeting is being held on Wednesday 10 September for community groups, businesses and citizens to discuss strategies and approaches to revitalising the Newcastle CBD.(Read More...)

09 Sep 08 - Loft Youth Venue Wins National Commendation
Sharon Grierson MP and the Minister for Local Government, Anthony Albanese, have congratulated the Loft Youth Venue on receiving a commendation in the prestigious 2008 National Awards for Local Government.(Read More...)

09 Sep 08 - 15,000 Newcastle Households Benefit from Rates Cut
Sharon Grierson has welcomed the Reserve Bank's decision to cut official interest rates by 0.25 per cent, saying it would help take some of the pressure off Newcastle families.(Read More...)

08 Sep 08 - Time for Change in Civic Leadership
Sharon Grierson has told Federal Parliament that it is time for new leadership at Newcastle City Council.(Read More...)

01 Aug 08 - Govt Won't Turn its Back on Hunter Valley Industries
Visiting Newcastle last week, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science & Research Senator Kim Carr said that climate change gave the Hunter a great opportunity to transform its economy and lay the foundations for future prosperity.(Read More...)

01 Aug 08 - Grierson Welcomes Green Paper
Sharon Grierson has welcomed the release of the Government's Green Paper on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme, saying the time for inaction on climate change is now over.(Read More...)

01 Aug 08 - Latest Funding Announcements
Some of the recent investments in the Newcastle community made by the Australian Government.(Read More...)

01 Aug 08 - Good Luck to Hunter Olympians
15 athletes from our region will be among the Australian Olympic Team vying for gold when the Beijing Games start later this week.(Read More...)