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Port's diversification plan full steam ahead
- 30th January 2023
Great to join the Deputy Premier Paul Toole MP at the Port of Newcastle today. I strongly believe that the port's diversification is vital to the future of our |
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The Class of 2023 begins today
- 30th January 2023
GOOD LUCK to all the young people heading back to school today and tomorrow, especially those starting kindy and those beginning their final HSC year. |
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Happy Australia Day!
- 26th January 2023
It really was a beautiful Australia Day morning at Rathmines where 93 people from 30 different countries were joined by their families and friends as they became Australian citizens. I enjoyed being able to speak with many recipients afterwards |
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2023 school holiday calendar
- 25th January 2023
I thought this might be handy for local families with children going back to school next week. The Department of Ed has produced a printable calendar which has all the school terms, pupil-free days, public holidays etc on it. |
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Apply now for 2023 Regional Seniors Travel Card
- 23rd January 2023
Applications for this year's Regional Seniors Travel Card open today (Monday Jan 23). Seniors living in my electorate and the wider Lake Macquarie LGA are eligible |
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List of 2023 public holidays in NSW
- 21st January 2023
If you’re planning holidays this year, here’s the official list of public holidays for 2023, confirmed with the new ‘King’s Birthday’ holiday in June which replaces the |
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Pokies reform is long overdue
- 18th January 2023
In just 92 days last year, poker machines in Lake Macquarie and Newcastle pubs and clubs made almost $100m profit. Statewide, over the same period, pokie |
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$150 Back to School vouchers available now
- 12th January 2023
Don't forget that parents and carers of school students can now get $150 (3 x $50) worth of back-to-school vouchers per eligible child. Vouchers can be used |
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Productivity Commission gives Port bill the thumbs up
- 11th January 2023
We got the thumbs up from the Productivity Commission yesterday on my Port of Newcastle bill which I steered through the Parliament late last year. |
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$700,000 in State funds for local youth services
- 20th December 2022
A bit of good news for local youth support services today. I can confirm that two valuable local organisations will share more than $700,000 in State funding. |