Volunteer grants were first introduced by the Howard Government in recognition of the valuable contribution voluntary groups make to the community. 2011 marks the tenth year of their operation. The grants provide funding of between $1,000 and $5,000 to voluntary organisations to: • Purchase portable, tangible, small equipment items to help volunteers • Contribute to

What would you say in your first speech to Parliament? This is your chance to express yourself and be heard. Go ahead and get your voice out there. Australian students enrolled in years 10 to 12 are invited to enter the ‘My First Speech’ competition. You can enter as a school or as an individual.

The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for junior sportsmen and women towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment. Local Sporting Champions grants are available to young people participating in state and national sporting championships as an athlete, coach, umpire or referee in an Australian

[custom_frame_left][/custom_frame_left]Mr CRAIG KELLY (Hughes) (21:59): The marks of graffiti vandalism left on public and private premises leave an ugly image in the mind and are faced by communities across the country. Graffiti vandalism also reduces the value of properties and the aesthetic appeal of our local communities. On top of this, illegal graffiti is a

[custom_frame_left][/custom_frame_left]Mr CRAIG KELLY (Hughes) (21:39): I rise tonight to raise a considerable grievance of the residents of the southern Sydney suburb of Liverpool in my electorate of Hughes—a grievance I share. Currently on the books are plans for two massive intermodal freight terminals in Sydney. An intermodal terminal is the location for the transfer of

Events in recent weeks have highlighted the weakness of this Labor-Greens government.  The latest detention centre riot, this time at Villawood, culminated in fire sweeping the facility, razing buildings including the kitchen and computer labs. The extensive damage contributes to the $1,400,000,000 wasted on Labor’s failed immigration policies.  Detainees later climbed onto the roof where

[custom_frame_left][/custom_frame_left] AS if the cold snap wasn’t bad enough, a ‘‘deep freeze’’ is on the way for many high and middle-income families in St George and Sutherland Shire.The federal budget has frozen family tax payment indexation and eligibility thresholds at present levels for the next three years. Effects may not be felt immediately, but many

[custom_frame_left] [/custom_frame_left]LIVERPOOL small business owners will be hit hard by the Federal Government’s carbon tax policy, the Liberal Party claims. Hughes Federal Liberal MP Craig Kelly warned the tax could spell the end for small businesses as he visited shop owners on Monday. Mr Kelly said Hafda’s Butchery in Liverpool would face a $5000 annual