A SHORTEN LABOR Government will invest $3 million in stage two of the Queanbeyan River Walk. This election will be a choice between a united Shorten Labor Government, which will build the community infrastructure Queanbeyan needs, or more of the Liberals’ cuts and chaos. We need real change, because more of
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VOTE May 18 — Action on climate change has become an emergency
Introducing: Independents for Climate Action Now (ICAN) for Senate
I WOULD LIKE to introduce myself and the new political party, ‘Independents for Climate Action Now’ or ICAN. Our party was formed to deliver effective, scientific, evidence-based policy to deal with the climate emergency at a local and global level. Restoring a safe climate must be our number one issue. We
Labor commits to Barton Highway Duplication
A SHORTEN LABOR Government would improve road safety and reduce traffic congestion by investing almost $250 million to progress the full duplication of the Barton Highway between Murrumbateman and the NSW/ACT border. This commitment means Federal Labor stands ready to invest $100 million more in this important project than would be
Introducing the Greens candidate in his own words
MEET THE GREENS CANDIDATE FOR EDEN-MONARO. “To protect our ecological systems we need honest, ethical and smart decisions” Hi, I'm Pat McGinlay. I’m running as a candidate for The Greens because I firmly believe that Australians are at a crossroads in our political, and social lives, and if we are to protect our ecological
Queanbeyan respite care in Labor sights
Respite care, cancer support for the region. A FEDERAL LABOR Government will build a new state-of-the-art respite care centre for locals suffering from a chronic or terminal illness. Queanbeyan community advocate Yvonne Cuschieri OAM has been campaigning for a long time to deliver a local respite care centre. Member for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly
Positive vision for climate response from Labor
Hear it all now in the podcast with Mark Butler The Bulletin is adding some podcasts and here’s our first. With a federal election looming, Federal Shadow Minister for the Climate Change and Energy Mark Butler recently outlined what Australia can and must do to lower emissions and transition away from
Renewable energy key to local economy, lower power prices
Reserve the date: Feb 14, Queanbeyan — Labor’s action plan with Mark Butler Shadow Minister Climate Change and Energy I AM PASSIONATE about limiting the impacts of climate change and the need for governments, across the spectrum, to act decisively on renewable energy. Eden-Monaro is the canary in the coal mine when
Renewable energy key to local economy, lower power prices
I AM PASSIONATE about limiting the impacts of climate change and the need for governments, across the spectrum, to act decisively on renewable energy. Eden-Monaro is the 'canary in the coal mine' when it comes to climate change. Our billion-dollar ski industry, our farmers and our tourism industry all depend on consistent
Economy not working for all: what we want
Prioritise schools, hospitals. TAFE, Australian workers, clean energy target, early childhood. EVERYWHERE I GO in Eden-Monaro, people tell me that the economy isn’t working for everyday people. The Liberal and National Federal Government has descended into chaos, and while they're busy fighting themselves, the community suffers from the cost of living going