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Maritime Centre Welcome Wall - 25 January 2012
Sharon Grierson MP will officially unveil the first panel of the Maritime Centre Newcastle's Welcome Wall, highlighting the significant contributions migrants who came by sea have made to Australia.

National Solar Schools Program - 24 January 2012
Five schools in Newcastle will share in $161,925 of funding grants under the National Solar Schools Program.

Contemporary Touring Initiative - 20 January 2012
A major exhibition from the Australian War Memorial will soon tour Newcastle thanks to almost $1.7 million in Australian Government funding.

Graduates offer their skills - 19 January 2012
Sally Pannifex of Newcatle will soon be making a difference in the Northern Territory, teaching at a disadvantaged school after completing her Teach for Australia training.

RDAF projects move to next stage - 11 January 2012
Sharon Grierson MP and Greg Combet AM MP welcomed today's announcement that local projects will proceed to the full application stage of the Government's $200 million Round Two of the Regional Development Australia Fund.