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Grants to realise big ideas from young rural innovators
21 Sep 2011
The 2012 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry support young people aged 18 to 35 working on projects that benefit rural industries in Australia.
Australia Appoints Global Ambassador for Women and Girls
20 Sep 2011
Diplomat Penny Williams will be Australia's first Global Ambassador for Women and Girls.
Queanbeyan Super Clinic opening boosts frontline health services
20 Sep 2011
As part of the Gillard Government's national health reform, the opening of Queanbeyan Super Clinic demonstrates a commitment to the health care of real Australians. Other investments in medical infrastructure in the region include the new Bega hospital ($160M), the Super Clinic at Jindabyne ($5M) and a rehabilitation unit at Moruya hospital ($12M).
Matter of Public Importance: the Clean Energy Package
20 Sep 2011
Senator Stephens' speech of 13 September 2011 discussing the Clean Energy Future package.
New resource to get families talking about donation wishes
20 Sep 2011
The Government has released the "DonateLife Guide for Community Speakers" to stimulate conversation about organ donation. Developed by the community organisation Gift of Life Inc, the publication aims to promote family discussion on the topic and reduce confusion and misinformation about organ and tissue donation. http://www.donatelife.gov.au/
Gillard Government moves to cut pollution and drive clean energy jobs
16 Sep 2011
The Clean Energy Future (CEF) legislation will encourage investment in clean energy jobs as well as cut carbon pollution substantially. Tax cuts and financial assistance will be introduced to benefit lower and middle income households, while the government will also be supporting jobs as industries transition to cleaner energy solutions.
Country students to benefit from Youth Allowance changes
16 Sep 2011
Changes to Centrelink criteria mean that students from regional areas will have the same access to independent Youth Allowance, whether they come from inner regional or very remote areas. The Government has also increased the value of the Relocation Scholarship for students from these areas.
Senator Stephens at Callala Bay and Vincentia
14 Sep 2011
Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens opens new facilities at schools in Callala Bay and Vincentia, NSW, after the schools received $2,125,000 and $2,650,000 respectively under the National School Pride (NSP) program and Primary Schools for the 21st Century (P21) element of Building the Education Revolution.
