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The Centurion takes to the surf at Cottesloe beach
Written by Julie Bishop Monday, 25 January 2010
Throughout history boats have been christened in the hope of ensuring good fortune for future voyages.
While in traditional christening services sacrifices were made to the gods and often centralised around the use of blood and wine, present services tend to involve a champagne bottle being broken across the bow.
In marking its centenary season, Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club recently unveiled its new boat The Centurion which I was honoured to christen at a dusk service on Cottesloe beach.Rudd all talk and no action on ageing
Written by Julie Bishop Thursday, 21 January 2010
Future generations are facing a massive and growing debt burden(Published in The West Australian 25 January 2010)
There is an old saying that actions speak louder than words.
Prime Minister Rudd gave a series of speeches this past week talking big about the need to boost productivity and to reduce government spending to enable the nation to deal with the challenges of an ageing population.
Mr Rudd has been talking as if this problem has only just come to his attention but it is worth noting the first Intergenerational Report that highlighted this challenge was released by then Treasurer Costello 8 years ago, in 2002, and it was updated in 2007.Our continued support of Afghanistan is vital to combating the Taliban
Thursday, 07 January 2010
Article from the PartyRoom journal | Issue 7 Summer 2009
The recent attack on Pakistan’s military headquarters by Taliban extremists must harden the resolve of the members of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, including Australia.
The efforts of the Pakistan government to repress extremists within its borders would not be assisted by any lessening of international commitment to neighbouring Afghanistan.
It is unthinkable for the Taliban to gain control of Pakistan – a nation with a significant arsenal of nuclear weapons.
It is also vital that we never lose sight of the original purpose of the NATO-led forces, which was to defeat the Taliban extremists ruling Afghanistan and who were providing Al-Qaeda with a base from which to conduct its murderous campaign of international terrorism.
Celebrating 100 years in Cottesloe
Monday, 19 October 2009
Western Australia’s oldest surf life saving club at Cottesloe Beach marked its 100th AGM on 30 August 2009, and a line up of celebratory events have proceeded to commemorate the significant milestone.
I was delighted to join Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club on Saturday night at the Centennial Gala Ball to congratulate the Club on 100 years of outstanding service to Western Australia.Subiaco roots for AFL’s rising star of the year
Monday, 14 September 2009
It was good to see former Subiaco Football Club player Daniel Rich unanimously voted AFL’s rising star of the year last month and awarded the Ron Evans Medal, with a $20,000 investment portfolio from National Australia Bank as part of the award.
Daniel is the first Subiaco Football Club player to win the NAB Rising Star Award and shows the great talent we have in Western Australia.A new look Sonshine FM
Friday, 11 September 2009
Recently I attended the annual Radiothon Appeal for community radio station Sonshine FM which raised money to support its operation, increased public awareness of the station and its initiatives in the Perth community.Thank you for your feedback
Monday, 31 August 2009
You may have noticed a survey on the back page of my quarterly newsletter, the Curtin Correspondence or attached to my welcome to the electorate letter if you have recently enrolled in the Curtin electorate.Save Our Marine Life
Monday, 31 August 2009
During the Parliamentary winter break I had the opportunity of discussing with the Conservation Council of Western Australia’s David Mackenzie ways in which the federal Coalition could support the new conservation initiative, Save Our Marine Life.Letter to The Australian - China ties worse under ALP
Monday, 31 August 2009
IT'S wrong for Greg Sheridan to assert that at any time I have argued against the issuing of a visa to Uighur leader Rebiya Kadeer
No time for loafing around
Tuesday, 04 August 2009
Curtin MHR Julie Bishop volunteered at small businesses in her electorate last week as part of the Coalition’s Pollies for Small Business program.
The politician spent time learning how to make coffee before chatting with customers at the New Norcia Bakery in Mt Hawthorn.Page 4 of 6
