In the News
Thursday, 6 March, 2014
Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, congratulates two Mitchell residents on being awarded the prestigious 2014 Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships to undertake study, research and professional development overseas.
Mr Michael Haughey was awarded the Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Outgoing Postgraduate Scholarship to study Electrical Engineering in Singapore.
Miss Alison Maniego was awarded the Endeavour Research Fellowship to study Biochemistry and Cell Biology in France.
Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, welcomed the new financial incentives which will boost workforce participation and get more young job seekers off welfare and into work.
The Coalition Government introduced legislation into Parliament which will deliver on two key election commitments.
“The financial assistance will help eligible local job seekers through two measures, said Alex Hawke.
Tuesday, 18 February, 2014
Alex Hawke MP, Federal Member for Mitchell and Chair of the House Standing Committee on the Environment, is encouraging the local community to pitch-in and participate in a Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 2.
Mr Hawke will be joining with the 1st Balcombe Heights Scout Group to clean up rubbish at Col Sutton Reserve at Baulkham Hills.
“Clean Up Australia Day is a great opportunity for the community to come together and clean up our precious local environment,” Mr Hawke said.
Friday, 14 February 2014
Alex Hawke MP, Federal Member for Mitchell and Chair of the House Standing Committee on the Environment today announced the opening of registrations for events during Australian Heritage Week 2014.
“Australian Heritage Week is an annual national celebration of the places, buildings, landscapes and stories of our local communities and provides a link to our nation’s heritage.” Alex Hawke said.
Wednesday, 5 February 2014
The Federal Member for Mitchell, Alex Hawke MP, is encouraging young local athletes to apply for the Local Sporting Champions program.
The Local Sporting Champions program is designed to support young people participating in state, national and international level sporting championships as an athlete, coach or official.
“These grants help local teams and aspiring young athletes to realise their goals. It is a way of supporting the next generation of Australian sporting champions, said Alex Hawke.