Source: John Cobb, MP -
Federal Member for Calare, John Cobb, said Australia Day is a day where families, friends and communities can come together to celebrate our nation’s past, our achievements and look towards our future.
“January 26 is a day when everyone will celebrate what it mean... (24-Jan)
Source: Warren Truss, MP –
Australia Day provides an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate the unique Australian spirit that shone through again during the recent floods that have affected so many communities in the Wide Bay and throughout the nation.
With the tragic loss... (24-Jan)
Written by: John Forrest, MP -
What magnificent communities we have in the Mallee Electorate
The weeks before and after Australia Day 2011, will be remembered as a time when our true blue Aussie spirit came to the fore in fighting severe flooding and cleaning up as the water moved downstream in t... (21-Jan)
Written by: Mark Coulton, MP -
The comments made last week by leader of The Greens, Bob Brown, are very concerning. Senator Brown took aim at the coal industry by declaring it responsible for the Queensland flood disaster, based on its CO2 emissions. Despite the fact this is not the first time Quee... (21-Jan)
Written by: John Cobb, MP -
As our nation’s flood situation continues to unfold on a massive scale, our thoughts and prayers are with the families and communities who have been affected by this tragedy. The flood waters are beginning to subside in Queensland and the clean up process has begun, y... (17-Jan)
Written by: Mark Coulton, MP -
It is difficult to describe the tragic events unfolding in Queensland. The footage on television is very disturbing, the loss of life is already far too great and the reports of damage and destruction are almost incomprehensible. This is without doubt the worst flood... (14-Jan)
Written by: John Cobb, MP -
Moving into the New Year there will be quite a number of changes put in place by the Government. As of January 1st there are many new initiatives which residents of Calare should be aware of.
One of the biggest changes is the Government’s national Paid Parental Leave... (10-Jan)
Written by: John Cobb, MP -
Queensland is currently being devastated by the worst flooding in seventy years, with heavy rain continuing in south eastern Queensland causing more destruction and hindering clean up efforts.
This week in my capacity as Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food Security... (10-Jan)
Written by: Mark Coulton, MP -
Earlier this week the Government finally announced its assistance to farmers, shop owners and communities that were affected by the recent floods. Primary producers and small business owners in areas declared a Natural Disaster Area are eligible for a grant of up t... (07-Jan)
Written by: John Cobb, MP -
What we need is for the current government to cut back on its one billion dollar a day debt-fuelled spending, which will ease the pressure on interest rates and provide some respite for borrowers.
The banks have done very well despite the global financial crisis, and... (14-Dec)