Strong Choices For 2015 Queensland Australian Of The Year Finalists

Strong Choices For 2015 Queensland Australian Of The Year Finalists

07 October 2014

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman Finalists Praised In The Queensland Australian Of The Year Awards Victor P Taffa Premier Campbell Newman has congratulated a host of Queensland community champions and achievers with the announcement of the 2015 Queensland Australian of the Year finalists today. “Each year, we are presented with an insight into the many great […]

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Clocks Go Forward On Sunday 5 October 2014

Clocks Go Forward On Sunday 5 October 2014

04 October 2014

Victoria Minister for Small Business Russell Northe Daylight Saving Begins In Victoria On Sunday Victor P Taffa Minister for Small Business Russell Northe today reminded all Victorians that daylight saving will commence this Sunday, 5 October 2014.           “Daylight saving will start in Victoria at 2am this coming Sunday, so people […]

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Lottery Competitions Are There For The Good Of The Community

Lottery Competitions Are There For The Good Of The Community

07 September 2014

Western Australia Minister for Community Services Tony Simpson Improving The Sound In Bridgetown Victor P Taffa Community Services Minister Tony Simpson has presented the Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes with a Lotterywest grant for $16,900 to improve audio equipment in civic buildings. In the area for a Regional Cabinet meeting, Mr. Simpson said it was important to […]

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East Arnhem To Be Supported With New Housing

East Arnhem To Be Supported With New Housing

04 September 2014

Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles Housing To Support Economic Growth In East Arnhem Victor P Taffa The Territory Government has welcomed moves by Rio Tinto Alcan to make 50 accommodation units available to support new and expanded business in East Arnhem Land. These are the first of 250 properties committed by Rio Tinto under […]

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Kerry Sanderson AO To Become Western Australia’s First Female Governor

Kerry Sanderson AO To Become Western Australia’s First Female Governor

25 August 2014

Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett Premier Announces WA’s 32nd Governor Victor P Taffa Kerry Sanderson to be Western Australia’s first female Governor Respected former public servant and Agent General Kerry Sanderson AO will be the next Governor of Western Australia. Premier Colin Barnett made the announcement at Government House today after Her Majesty The Queen […]

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100 Years On World War 1 Is Not Forgotten

100 Years On World War 1 Is Not Forgotten

05 August 2014

Victoria Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Damian Drum Commemorating The First Shot Of World War One Victor P Taffa Commemoration of the first shot of World War 1 at Point Nepean Part of a week of Anzac Centenary commemorations Victorian Coalition Government honouring our Anzac legacy Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Damian Drum today joined descendants of […]

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Lotterywest Grant Of $1.3 Million Presented To Surf Life Saving WA

Lotterywest Grant Of $1.3 Million Presented To Surf Life Saving WA

24 July 2014

Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett Lotterywest Grant Bolsters Surf Life Saving WA Victor P Taffa Premier presents Lotterywest grant of $1,356,392 to Surf Life Saving WA Grant will help construct new Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter hangar Surf Life Saving WA will be able to build a new heliport facility for the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter […]

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Public Invited To Tour Prison Work Camp

Public Invited To Tour Prison Work Camp

12 July 2014

Northern Territory Minister for Correctional Services John Elferink Prisoner Work Camp Opens The Doors Victor P Taffa The people of the Barkly region will have a bonus this show weekend with the low security prisoner Barkly Work Camp throwing open its gates for a public Open Day tomorrow. Minister for Correctional Services John Elferink said […]

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Lotterywest Gives Back To Western Australia In Many Ways

Lotterywest Gives Back To Western Australia In Many Ways

05 July 2014

Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett Lotterywest Contributes $271.3Million To Community Victor P Taffa Lotterywest achieved sales of $797Million in 2013-14 $271.3Million has been raised for the Western Australian community Lotterywest delivered $446.9Million worth of prizes to winners Lotterywest contributed a total of $271.3Million in the 2013-14 financial year to thousands of Western Australian organisations and […]

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It’s Blooming Good In Victoria

It’s Blooming Good In Victoria

01 July 2014

Victoria Premier Denis Napthine $500,000 Grant Keeps Bendigo Botanic Gardens Blooming Victor P Taffa Bendigo Botanic Gardens to get $3.9 Million makeover Project includes new contemporary gardens and event space Regional Growth Fund enhancing Bendigo’s liveability Bendigo’s Botanic Gardens are set for a major facelift with Premier Denis Napthine today announcing a $500,000 contribution towards […]

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Nominations For Victoria Women’s Honour Roll Now Open Till 5 September 2014

Nominations For Victoria Women’s Honour Roll Now Open Till 5 September 2014

03 June 2014

Victoria Minister for Women’s Affairs Heidi Victoria Outstanding Women Sought For Honour Roll Victor P Taffa Nominations open for Victorian Honour Roll of Women Past inductees have made significant contribution to Victorian society Inspiring future generations of young women to make a difference The search is on for 20 outstanding women to be added to […]

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Local Government Amendment Act 2014 Takes Effect Friday 18 April 2014

Local Government Amendment Act 2014 Takes Effect Friday 18 April 2014

19 April 2014

Victoria Minister for Local Government Tim Bull New Era Of Transparency In Local Government Victor P Taffa Victorian Coalition Government reforms to increase council transparency Greater accountability of council spending to ratepayers Coalition Government delivering significant local government reforms   The Victorian Coalition Government has today announced the commencement of new performance and reporting regulations […]

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Clocks Go Back Sunday 6 April 2014

Clocks Go Back Sunday 6 April 2014

04 April 2014

Victoria Minister for Small Business Russell Northe Daylight Saving Ends This Sunday Victor P Taffa Minister for Small Business Russell Northe today reminded Victorian businesses and households that daylight saving ends this Sunday 6 April 2014.             “Daylight saving will end in Victoria at 3am this coming Sunday, so people […]

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Hon. Paul De Jersey AC Named As 26th Governor Of Queensland

Hon. Paul De Jersey AC Named As 26th Governor Of Queensland

27 February 2014

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman Premier Announces 26th Governor Of Queensland Victor P Taffa Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC as the 26th Governor of Queensland. Premier Campbell Newman said his Honour comes to the office of Governor following a distinguished career, most notably serving the people […]

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Stephen Carre Appointed To Head Lotterywest Board

Stephen Carre Appointed To Head Lotterywest Board

23 February 2014

Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett New Lotterywest Board Appointment Victor P Taffa New commissioner to the Lotterywest board to take up appointment immediately Mr. Stephen Carre is a successful small business owner and brings strong retail acumen to the Lotterywest board Premier Colin Barnett today announced the appointment of a new commissioner to the Lotterywest […]

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ETU Court Action Thrown Out By Federal Court

ETU Court Action Thrown Out By Federal Court

18 February 2014

Queensland Minister for Energy and Water Supply Mark McArdle Newman Government Welcomes Court Decision On Stanwell Victor P Taffa The Newman Government has welcomed the decision by the Federal Court of Australia to dismiss an Electrical Trades Union (ETU) led application against Stanwell Corporation. Energy & Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle said it was a […]

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Western Australia Signs MOU With African Nations

Western Australia Signs MOU With African Nations

01 February 2014

Western Australia Premier Colin Barnett Western Australia Minister for State Development Colin Barnett WA Signs Agreement With 19 African Nations Victor P Taffa Premier signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Agreement with 19 nations to build a close and mutually beneficial relationship Premier and State Development Minister Colin […]

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General Peter Cosgrove AC MC As Australia’s Next Governor-General

General Peter Cosgrove AC MC As Australia’s Next Governor-General

28 January 2014

Prime Minister Of Australia Tony Abbott APPOINTMENT OF THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL Victor P Taffa Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has approved the recommendation of Prime Minister Tony Abbott to appoint General Peter Cosgrove AC MC as Australia’s next Governor-General. “He will be Australia’s 26th Governor-General.” Prime Minister Tony Abbott said. General Cosgrove is a remarkable Australian […]

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Enjoy A Lamington On Australia Day 2014

Enjoy A Lamington On Australia Day 2014

26 January 2014

Western Australia Minister for Water Mia Davies Celebrate Australia Day In A Waterwise Way Victor P Taffa Australia Day forecast to be around 35 ° Historically a high water use day January 11 was Perth’s hottest day in 23 years and Perth residents used the equivalent of almost 600 Olympic swimming pools Australia Day is […]

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Ballarat Railway Station North Building To Undergo A Facelift

Ballarat Railway Station North Building To Undergo A Facelift

25 January 2014

Victoria Premier Denis Napthine Ballarat Station Precinct Gets $1.25 Million Facelift Victor P Taffa Ballarat Station Precinct set for major restoration worth $1.25 Million. Work funded through VicTrack’s Heritage Program and capital improvement program. Heritage works directly supported by community feedback on the Ballarat Station Precinct Master Plan.   Ballarat Railway Station’s North Building is […]

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