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Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, welcomed an Antarctic experience of a lifetime for students in Mitchell, who will have the chance to name the nation’s new icebreaker vessel, with the winning entry receiving a trip to Antarctica.
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, has welcomed today’s announcement of new funding for the community radio sector, supporting the vital role they play in enhancing the diversity of Australia’s media and broadcasting sector.
The Turnbull Government will provide new funding of $6.1 million over two years to support the rollout of digital radio services and one-off spectrum reorganisation costs for analogue radio services.
The Government’s investment is in addition to the $15 million per annum already provided through the Community Broadcasting Program.
The Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP, encourages young local athletes to apply for Round 1, 2017-18 of 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.
“Our community has a wealth of outstanding junior sportspeople in the Hills district and it is important that we support the next generation of Australian sporting champions, said Alex Hawke.
A visit to Western Sydney switchgear and switchboard apparatus manufacturers Salem Power Engineering Services last week by Small Business Minister Michael McCormack and Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Alex Hawke highlights how the Coalition Government’s company tax cuts are powering small businesses in Sydney’s west.
The Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC), Thomas Pattison School in North Rocks will be enabled to further engage with the Digital Technologies curriculum as part of a nation-wide digital literacy program run by the Turnbull Government.
Federal Member for Mitchell, the Hon Alex Hawke MP announced the RIDBC Thomas Pattison School would receive $11,000 through the Digital Literacy School Grants Program.
“This is about making sure our students get the support and skills they need for the future,” Alex Hawke said.