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My tipping secrets : Julie Bishop
Tuesday, 04 August 2009
Julie Bishop is the Deputy Leader of the Opposition, the Member for Curtin and on the board of the West Coast Eagles. She also has the uncanny knack of tipping the card. Last weekend she scored her second perfect eight of the season.Curtin organisation offers vital support
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
I had the pleasure of meeting with representatives of a local not-for-profit organisation, Citizen Advocacy – Perth West, in my electorate office to discuss the work they are undertaking not only for Curtin residents, but people with intellectual disability or multiple disabilities.
Mother’s Day Classic
Monday, 11 May 2009
On Mother’s Day last Sunday hundreds of Perth mothers skipped breakfast in bed and headed off to Lake Monger in Wembley to run or walk in the annual Mother’s Day Classic to help raise money for breast cancer research.
Back to the Foreshore for Neddies
Monday, 11 May 2009
Nedlands Rugby Union Football Club celebrated its 75th anniversary last Saturday in perfect Perth conditions with a parade of past and current players and a carnival of entertainment for supporters.
Help look after the Swan River
Thursday, 07 May 2009
This week I met with the East Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) which has developed the Swan and Helena Rivers Management Framework which aims to ensure “the long term preservation of a river corridor for the benefit of the environment, users, managers, the local community and future generations.”
Battle of the Coral Sea
Thursday, 07 May 2009
Western Australia today remembered the Battle of the Coral Sea in a commemoration service held at Fremantle War Memorial.
The Coral Sea lies off the coast of North Queensland and the battle was fought between 5 and 8 May 1942 – the largest naval encounter off our shoreline.Pelican Point victorious at Master Mariner’s competition
Monday, 04 May 2009
Pelican Point Sea Scouts’ own Rovers were announced the winners of their division at the 2009 Master Mariner’s competition this weekend.
Lions Club recognises local residents
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
The Lions Club of Claremont-Nedlands held their monthly meeting at the Perth Flying Squadron on Tuesday and I attended as a member and the guest speaker.
Subiaco v East Perth ANZAC Day match
Monday, 27 April 2009
The West Australian Football League (WAFL) paid tribute on the ANZAC public holiday at the Subiaco v East Perth match to the WAFL players who served in the Australian defence force.
In Gallipoli nine WAFL players were killed. A further 98 WAFL players have been casualties of war.
Lest We Forget
Saturday, 25 April 2009
ANZAC Day is a time to pay tribute to our defence forces as we honour those who have fallen protecting and serving our country.
It was touching to see thousands of Curtin residents attend local services this ANZAC Day recognising the ultimate sacrifice our troops, past and present, have made.
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