In the News
Friday, 10 May 2013
Alex Hawke MP, Federal Member for Mitchell, today welcomed proposals for light commercial use at the Richmond RAAF Base in North West Sydney.
“While I do not support a second Sydney airport at Richmond, this is the subject of a long term debate; I do support proposals for certain domestic carriers operating
from Richmond in the medium term.
“This could only work with the necessary infrastructure upgrade of the airport itself, importantly upgrades of existing road and rail connections.
“A RAAF base joint model is already in existence and working at Williamtown, a similar model could successfully be implemented at RAAF base Richmond.
I believe the people in North West Sydney would prefer to commute locally to Richmond to catch a flight to Gold Coast or Melbourne or other centres rather than travel to Kingsford Smith.
“Airports are valuable economic drivers and employment centres and are an essential component of modern society.
“An airport in this region would bring great economic benefits, travel time reductions and job generations for our local economy”, concluded Alex Hawke.
The 2013 Hills Relay for Life was
an incredible success. The new location;
Wrights Road Reserve, was fantastic, more compact and a great community
feel. Thank you to the Co-Chairs, Denise
Daynes and Clr Dr Michelle Byrne and the hardworking committee for all their
efforts in making the 2013 Hills Relay for Life such a great community event.
These outstanding businesses are all very deserving of their Awards and are to be commended for their fantastic achievement. Click here for a full list of winners. Small businesses are the lifeblood of the Australian economy and make a significant contribution to the local Mitchell community and the country as a whole.
I will continue to ensure that small businesses throughout Mitchell receive the strong support that they need and deserve.
On Thursday 25 April, we stopped to remember and reflect on the
sacrifice of men and women who serve and served our nation in times of war and
peace. The Wrights Road Reserve at Kellyville had its inaugural Dawn
service and was a success with over 5,000 people attending. I encourage all to attend next year’s rehearsal in the lead up to Centenary of ANZAC in 2015.
Other local services I had the opportunity to attend were NorthWest Uniting Church ANZAC Commemoration Service at Rouse Hill and The Hills Club ANZAC Day Commemoration Service.
At the Hills Club, I had the privilege of meeting a local returned veteran, Chris Halford (pictured) who served in the
Armed Forces in Afghanistan.
It was great to see so many people of all ages attending the various ANZAC services held throughout Mitchell.
Veterans of the past proudly displayed their medals; soldiers of today boldly wore their uniforms.
We honour them and the
families who supported them.
Lest We Forget.
