I celebrate former Great Lakes Council Mayor Councillor Jan McWilliams who has ended an impressive 26 years of service to our region.
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Childcare providers across the region can apply for funding to improve services and increase access to vital childcare for families in local disadvantaged communities.
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With completion of the upgrade to four lanes along the entire route of the Pacific Highway, construction of the Coffs Harbour bypass underway and planning in its final stage for the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace, it’s now time to begin planning the next phase of the Pacific Highway Upgrade program.
Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has told Parliament that the next phase of investment must include overpasses and interchanges at critical intersections where there has been several fatal accidents and increased traffic flows in recent years.
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I acknowledge and congratulate Port Macquarie-Hastings Senior Citizen of the Year, Phyllis Hollis and he local environment in champion Judy Love of Bonny Hills.
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I am very pleased to hear the news from Norco that it will be increasing the price it pays to farmers, but it comes with the caveat that they should ensure all dairy farmers are given the full benefit of this latest increase.
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In our own backyard we have some amazing sights and experiences, I hope the campaign will attract more Australians to visit our region, boosting the local economy and creating jobs.
Australians are intrepid worldwide travellers, but this is the year to discover Australia and its beauty, I encourage you to tour through regional NSW, walk Kakadu National Park, meet the Quokka’s of Rottnest Island or swim the Whitsundays.
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Across the towns and villages of the Lyne electorate residents will next week come together to reflect, respect and celebrate on Australia Day 2021.
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The Mobile Service Centre Golden Wattle to the Region as part of its tour around northern NSW to provide our towns and villages with easy access to essential government services.
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Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has called on communities in the region to apply for funding under Round 5 of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF), with applications now open.
This round of funding includes $100 million in dedicated funding for tourism-related infrastructure boosting our regional tourism recovery, while maintaining $100 million for broader community infrastructure and investment.
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A new Employment Facilitator in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales will help job seekers find work as part of the Australian Government’s $62.8 million Local Jobs Program.
Janine Culnanae from RDA Mid North Coast will work on-the-ground to support employers and job seekers to connect with employment and training opportunities.
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Happy New Year – Over Christmas Charlotte and I have been blessed to spend time with our children Isabelle, Oliver, Alice and their partners.
I hope like us you have had a chance to relax and unwind from what was a very challenging year.
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On behalf of Charlotte and I, from our family to yours, may we wish you a very happy, holy and safe Christmas, and all the very best for 2021.
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I visited the Forster Civic Precinct and receive a works update following the recommencement of work this week.
The Civic space will be completed by December 2021 with the residential tower being completed the following September.
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The community is today celebrating a $1 million injection in new arts and culture funding for the Mid North Coast’s home of live entertainment The Manning Entertainment Centre (MEC).
The new theatre will be a multi-purpose space with state-of-the art facilities featuring retractable seating for up to 150 patrons. There’ll be a versatile rigging system to accommodate many different types of shows, cinema projection equipment and audio gear.
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Mobile phone towers across the region will be able to keep operating longer if the power goes out during or after natural disasters, thanks to a major new investment by the Australian Government.
These upgrades were identified as a critical to strengthening our telecommunications following the bushfires that swept through the region 12 months ago.
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I rise to say thank you to the Wingham BlazeAid in the Federal Parliament.
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An F/A-18 Classic Hornet that has served the Royal Australian Air Force with distinction over three decades has received one of the nation’s highest honours – a place in the National Collection at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
With three operations in the Middle East under this Classic Hornet’s belt, it is a fitting tribute to the Classic Hornet jet, which has long been a favourite with RAAF pilots.
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The Australian Government is taking actions to detect, trace and block scam calls, today unveiling a new industry code that will help put a stop to the calls.
Scam calls are a serious problem and can have damaging financial consequences for victims. Australians have lost nearly $36 million to scam calls in 2020.
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Shows cancelled because of COVID-19 are about to get a slice of $34 million Australian Government funding to help ensure they can bounce back next year.
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