Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism Kevin Hogan says the government should be doing everything it can to ensure Australia can maintain a competitive aviation sector, following the placing of Bonza Airlines into voluntary administration. Hall Chadwick have been appointed as the voluntary administrators. The company said the Bonza fleet will be grounded up to…
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NSW Nationals Member for Tweed, Geoff Provest, has welcomed the start of construction of a $32 million upgrade for TAFE NSW Kingscliff. Mr Provest took part in the turning of the first sod on the site of a new $25 million multi-purpose building that will enable the delivery of courses including animal studies, aviation, creative…
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The first llamas to arrive in Australia in decades are making themselves at home after clearing quarantine. The five llamas flew into Australia from Chicago, spending 24 hours in the air, and were housed at the Mickleham Post Entry Quarantine facility in Victoria, which is the only centre in Australia equipped to house camelids in…
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Coffs Coast Outrigger Canoe Club members are all smiles as they make full use of their new OC6 outrigger canoe. Nationals Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the club was able to purchase the new canoe thanks to a $32,000 grant from the former NSW Nationals Government under the Community Building Partnership Program. Mr…
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Nationals Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke was on hand to help cut the ribbon on the new-look Marrar Campdraft Arena, which has undergone a makeover that will help ensure the longevity of the precinct. Ms Cooke said the resurfacing works at the arena – made possible thanks to a $107,325 investment by the previous NSW…
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Anzac Day is the day we remember those who fought for their country in the past and those who continue to serve today. The Anzac legend was born on the 25th of April in 1915. In the early hours of that day, Australian, New Zealand, and Allied troops came ashore to fight the Turkish defenders…
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Three veterans from Moree have been recognised for their military service during a special presentation ahead of Anzac Day. Federal Nationals Member for Parkes Mark Coulton presented Certificates of Appreciation to the family of Charles Leonard Johnston, Hugh Alfred Johnston, and Eric George Johnston. “Certificates of Appreciation are just one way that the Australian Government…
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Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has acknowledged Northern Rivers School Leaders for the important role they play in school life. Close to 300 students and parents have attended Mr Hogan annual School Leaders’ event at Lismore High School. “It is always an inspiring event to witness the passion and dedication of our young leaders,”…
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Labor’s fresh food tax and the damage it will cause by driving up the cost-of-living and making groceries more expensive, will be investigated by a Senate committee today. Nationals Leader David Littleproud said the fresh food tax, which is due to be implemented on July 1, is as an attack on families and farmers. He…
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Federal Nationals Member for Page Kevin Hogan has acknowledged school leaders for the important role they play in school life. More than 400 students and parents have attended Mr Hogan’s annual school leaders’ event in South Grafton. “I would like to thank my guest speaker Nyunggai Warren Mundine who gave a very inspirational speech,” Mr…
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