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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.
Friday, 22nd March 2013
Alex Hawke MP, Federal Member for Mitchell, says Australians are disappointed in the ongoing division and dysfunction that we have all seen in Canberra.
“All Australians are disappointed about what they are seeing from this government. They are only thinking about themselves and not about the issues facing families, retirees and small business people”, said Alex Hawke.
“I have had so many Labor voters tell me how disappointed they are in a government that has descended into chaos.
“As Tony Abbott has said, we are a great people, a great nation and we are being let down by a bad government that is getting worse.
“My message to the people of Mitchell is that it does not have to be this way.
“Like all the members of the Coalition team, I am focused on talking to people throughout Mitchell about our Real Solutions plan that will deliver a strong, prosperous economy and a safe, secure Australia”.
“Our plan will unleash Australia’s economic potential and create one million new jobs within five years. We will take pressure off families and abolish the carbon tax, we will help small businesses by cutting $1 billion a year in red tape and we will strengthen the economy by bringing the budget back under control.
“Our plan will help families with cost of living pressures and allow them to plan their futures with confidence.
“No matter when the election is, I will be working everyday talking to residents throughout Mitchell about the Coalition’s positive plans and how we can make our country a better place”, concluded Alex Hawke.