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Disability coordinators for North QLD
Four new local area coordinators will be employed to help people with a disability find all available support networks and services in Far North Queensland.
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Disability Council ACT nominations called
The Disability Council provides independent and strategic advice to the ACT Government, and requires broad related community representation.
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Carbon Tax – the Coalition's view on families
The Federal Coalition Opposition has firmly opposed the the Government's proposed carbon tax and have commented profusely about its downsides.
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Seniors Cost of Living Rebate annual payments due in WA
WA Seniors Card holders can expect their annual Cost of Living Rebate (COLR) payment to be deposited into nominated bank accounts from 18 July 2011.
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Carbon Tax slams self funded retirees
While self-funded retirees who hold a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card and aged pensioners will receive compensation, other retirees will suffer the cost of the Carbon Tax.
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Carbon tax mechanisms welcomed by ACOSS
The Australian Council of Social Service today welcomed the Government’s announcement to establish a mechanism for pricing carbon.
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Fire deaths – a night of horror in NSW
NSW fire authorities have warned people to remain vigilant about fire safety after two people died in house fires across the state.
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Carbon Tax – impacts on seniors
The Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Treasurer Wayne Swan and Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Greg Combet today announced measures associated with the proposed introduction of the new carbon tax.
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Cyclone shelter locations for QLD announced
The locations of all ten new multi-purpose public cyclone shelters to be built in North Queensland has been announced.
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Flood Fund fully disbursed in VIC
The final distribution of funding from the $5 million Local Government Clean Up Fund has been made.
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Community Support Grants – $42 million for VIC
Applications have been opened for the Victoria's $42 million Community Support Grants program.
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Australian Rugby Union 10 year Queensland agreement
A major 10-year agreement between the Queensland Government and Australian Rugby Union has been struck for a number of major international test matches.
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Older Driver Safety Advisory Committee for QLD
A new advisory committee will examine the rules around older driver safety in Queensland.
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Closing the Gap for Indigenous Australians in Mackay
Five new positions have been created at Mackay Base Hospital QLD to help close the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander life expectancy.
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GP Super Clinics open in NSW
Two new GP Super Clinics open in Queanbeyan and Shell Cove in NSW.
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Translation service for aged care residents
Translation services and on-site interpreters will be available to older Australians in aged care facilities who are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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Senior Australian of the year 2012 nominations called
All Australians are encouraged to nominate an older person who has given generously and made a significant contribution to society for the 2012 Senior Australian of the Year Award.
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Chronic illness helped by sharing
Sharing stories and health information with friends and families gives strength to Indigenous Australians living with chronic illness, a new study has found.
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Public and Social housing in VIC to increase
Additional public and social housing is earmarked for Loddon Mallee, Hume, Gippsland, Grampians and Eastern Regions.
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Brawler vans to target crime hotspots
The Victorian Government is broadening its tough on crime approach with nine new brawler vans to patrol city and regional crime hotspots late at night.
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