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Entries for December 2008
12 December 2008 in Mayo News
The Hon Peter Garrett MP
Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Arts
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Minister,
I refer to the Coorong and Lakes Alexandrina and Albert emergency management response released on 28 November 2008 with a deadline for comment of 12 December 2008.
It seems to me that this is a momentous once in a century decision and allowing just ten working days for those interested to respond makes it extremely difficult for... »
11 December 2008 in Mayo Events
The 2009 Tour Down Under is shaping up as one of the biggest sporting events ever held in the state. The decision by former Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong to use the Tour Down Under to start his return to racing has guaranteed worldwide coverage for the event. Starting on January the 18th, the race will travel through the hills region for four out of the six days, passing through many towns including Hahndorf, Stirling and Victor Harbor.
Tour Dates:
Sunda... »
11 December 2008 in Newsletters
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09 December 2008 in Mayo News
I am pleased to advise that the Port Elliot Sub-branch of the Returned & Services League of Australia and the Parndana Campus of Kangaroo Island Community Education have been granted funding under the Saluting Their Service program.
An initiative of the Australian Government, Saluting Their Service honours Australia’s Servicemen and women and aims to promote appreciation of their role in shaping our great nation.
The Port Elliot Returned and Services League has received $3000 to upgrade th... »
09 December 2008 in Mayo News
When it comes to Motor Racing, Lobethal sure knows how to rip up the streets!
The Lobethal Grand Carnival was held on the 11th and 12th of October and was a huge success. Over 12,000 people turned out to celebrate motor racing and to bring the sport back to the streets of Lobethal.
60 years after the town’s last race in 1948, spectators were treated to a re-enactment of the original race with its challenging circuit, classic cars and of course high speeds.
Well done to all the volunteers, cre... »
09 December 2008 in Mayo News
Young sports men and woman throughout the electorate of Mayo are now eligible to apply for sporting grants of up to $3,000 under the Federal Government’s Local Sporting Champions Program.
Under the initiative, successful individual applicants will receive $500 and successful team applicants will receive $3,000 to contribute towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing in a nominated sporting competition.
The program is available for young people between 12 an... »
09 December 2008 in Mayo News
On Friday 7 November, the Murray Darling Basin Commission predicted that we are in for a long hot summer with below average rainfall, dealing yet another blow to the people of the Lower Lakes and Coorong.
I have called on Prime Minister Rudd to immediately release at least 30 gigalitres of water to save the Lower Lakes and Coorong as recommended in the recent Senate report, failure to do so will have a devastating affect on the communities in the area.
The time for talking, reviews and inquiri... »
04 December 2008 in Speeches
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE - Murray-Darling River System
Mr BRIGGS (Mayo) (3:07 PM) —My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. I refer the Acting Prime Minister to the letter I am holding from the Alexandrina Council, which covers the Lower Lakes that are in my electorate, delivered to the Prime Minister yesterday and calling for the government to deliver an extra 60 billion litres of water to save the Lower Lakes.
Honourable members interjecting—
The SPEAKER —Order! The member ... »
04 December 2008 in Speeches
BROADCASTING LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (DIGITAL TELEVISION SWITCH-OVER) BILL 2008 - Consideration of Senate Message
Mr BRIGGS (Mayo) (9:34 AM) —I will be brief in order to assist in the functioning of the House. I have a significant issue about TV reception in my electorate. The district council area of Yankalilla is one of the most beautiful parts of Australia, and I urge all members on the other side of the House to come and visit Yankalilla at some point. Yankalilla has a topography wh... »
03 December 2008 in Speeches
SCHOOLS ASSISTANCE BILL 2008 - Consideration of Senate Message
Mr BRIGGS (Mayo) (12:19 PM) —I rise to support the shadow minister, the member for Sturt, and to support amendment (4) passed by the Senate last evening. What we saw before was typical of the Deputy Prime Minister where she puts words into people’s mouths and verbals people. She made the claim that we do not support education. That was the claim she made when she stood up and spoke. That is completely untrue. I spoke very ... »