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Cheaper rail fairs and other concessions in NSW
More than 23,000 NSW commuters who buy monthly, quarterly or yearly tickets will have more cash in their pockets following at least a nine per cent train fare cut.
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Federal Budget 2011 measures kick in
A variety of measures affecting seniors announced in the May 2011 Budget take effect from 1 July
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NAIDOC Week starts 3 July 2011
The Victorian Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Jeanette Powell and the ACT Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs Joy Burch are encouraging the citizens of their respective State and Territory to look for...
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GP Super Clinic to open at Clarence TAS
The Clarence GP Super Clinic will open its doors for the first time this Monday, allowing Tasmanian eastern shore residents access to the new state-of-the-art health service.
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Grants for community groups in ACT
Community groups in the ACT may apply for $250,000 in funding to help pay for important projects and equipment.
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Light rail extension for Sydney
Sydney and Randwick councils have agreed on a critical light rail extension.
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Affordable housing opens in Peel Region WA
Two recently-completed developments at Meadow Springs and Lakelands have provided 151 more affordable housing options in the Peel region.
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Oncology Centre on track
Construction work on the $15.2million South West Radiation Oncology Centre WA has been completed and the first patients seen.
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Disability Innovation Fund delivers more projects
The new innovative projects will provide assistance for up to 870 job seekers to access 890 mentoring and training opportunities, 220 work experience placements and 295 jobs.
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Hair straightening products recalled
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging hair salons and customers to check whether the straightening and treatment products they use are safe following a spate of supplier recalls.
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New Governor of Western Australia
Respected barrister and philanthropist Malcolm McCusker AO QC has been sworn in as the Governor of Western Australia.
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Training for additional aged care nurses
South Australian aged care organisations will receive more than $ 900,000 for 284 Clinical and Graduate Nurse Placements for aged care training and study opportunities.
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After hours GP helpline now available – free
After hours GP advice is a phone call away for Australian families with the launch of the after hours GP helpline.
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Tackling homelessness for older Australians
Australians aged 55 and over comprised almost one in five homeless people.
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