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Local community groups in Mitchell are eligible for federal funding to support their local volunteers. $66,225 of funding is available in Mitchell under the 2023 -24 Volunteer Grants program.
Volunteering is part of the Australian way of life, and it has many social and economic benefits such as increased confidence, reduced marginalisation, and skill development.
The grants support organisations whose volunteers assist our communities and encourage the inclusion of vulnerable people in our society.
Our Hills community came together last week to celebrate and commemorate the life of an extraordinary community leader, Major General Warren Edward Glenny AO RFD ED. Warren‘s life saw him serve 41 years in the Army, work in the wool and steel industries, volunteer as an ambulance officer, the fire brigade and serve in many, many other voluntary community groups.
I spoke strongly about these issues and give you the opportunity to have your say by completing the survey - Your say on the VOICE.
In late May the Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023 Bill was before Parliament. I voted Against the Albanese Labor Government’s Bill for a referendum to put a Voice into our Constitution.
Labor’s Voice to Parliament proposal is risky and still unknown but will be a permanent change in our Constitution.
Australians are facing significant cost of living pressures, with an increase in food prices, high fuel costs and hefty electricity bills. Labor's current Budget shows that over the next two years, household electricity prices are going to rise by 56%.
Investing in renewable energy, reducing emissions and doing so credibly to protect our environment is crucial. However, renewable energy alone is not sufficient to meet our needs during times of peak demand and at night. Transitional fuels such as liquefied natural gas, produced domestically, are required as part of our energy mix.
