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A Big ‘Thank You’ for RPA Volunteers

2010-02-26

Thanks to our RPA Volunteers Member for Marrickville and Minister for Health Carmel Tebbutt today thanked volunteers who donated their time at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) this year, joining them for a special lunch as part of NSW Health’s Volunteer Appreciation Day (February 15).
Ms Tebbutt, staff from the Sydney South West Area Health Service and RPA Executive Director Ken Cahill attended the event to show appreciation to the hospital’s 90 volunteers.
“The RPA volunteers make a wonderful contribution to the hospital, providing support and companionship to elderly and isolated patients, delivering flowers, working in the hospital archives and raising funds,” Ms Tebbutt said.

New Bus Network Delivers Extra Services for Marrickville

2010-02-24

Member for Marrickville Carmel Tebbutt today announced the results of the reviewed Sydney Buses network for the Inner West, including Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Petersham, Stanmore, Newtown, Camperdown and Enmore which will be introduced from Sunday, 21 March 2010.

Ms Tebbutt said the new bus network will give the community new and better services to more places.

Light Rail to be Extended to Dulwich Hill

2010-02-24

Deputy Premier and State Member for Marrickville announced our community will benefit from a $500 million expansion of light rail – including a new CBD circuit and an extension of light rail from Lilyfield to Dulwich Hill.

The new 5.6 kilometre inner-west route stretches from the existing terminus at Lilyfield to Wardell Road Junction at Dulwich Hill.

This is more than double the distance of the existing light rail in Sydney – making the route from Dulwich Hill to Circular Quay.

Ms Tebbutt said the Government would move as quickly as possible to see work commence on the new line...
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New Flashing Lights To Be Installed At Local Schools

2010-01-29

Member for Marrickville Carmel Tebbutt today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Transport and Roads David Campbell that flashing lights are to be installed at two local schools.

Ms Tebbutt said flashing lights would be installed on Toothill Street, Lewisham for students from Lewisham Public School and Christian Brothers' School, as well as on Stanmore Road, Stanmore for Newington College.

"It is great news for local families that flashing lights will be installed at these schools reminding motorists to slow down and take care" Ms Tebbutt said.

"Children are our most vulnerable road users, and nothing is more important than their safety".

$1,159,000 To Support The Arts In Marrickville

2010-01-28

Member for Marrickville, Carmel Tebbutt today welcomed $1,159,000 in Keneally Government grants for local arts initiatives.

Ms Tebbutt said the grants were among $11.3 million in project funding announced by Minister for Arts, Virginia Judge under the $42.7 million 2010 Arts Funding Program.

"I share Virginia’s determination that NSW remains the premier State for the creative industries," Ms Tebbutt said.

"Support for locally based ventures is an important part of that commitment." Read More...(PDF)

$75 million extension of NSW Home Saver Rebates program

2010-01-15

The NSW Government today announced it will reward homeowners for installing hot water circulators and dual-flush toilets in a $75 million boost to the $100 million NSW Home Saver Rebates program.

Under the new NSW Home Saver Rebates, every NSW household is eligible for up to $1,500 worth of rebates and can now receive:

• $150 for the installation of a regulated or on-demand hot water circulator unit – instantaneous gas hot water systems can waste up to 17,000 litres of water in the average home each year. A hot water circulator saves water by recirculating the cold water sitting in the hot water pipe back to the water heating system for use. Read More... (PDF)

Minister for Climate Change and Environment visits River Red Gum communities

2010-01-13

Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Frank Sartor, will today visit the Riverina to meet local stakeholders over the future of the Riverina Red Gum Forests.

"The NSW Government will do what it can to protect the River Red Gums," Mr Sartor said.

"The NSW Government is also determined to look after workers employed in the industry along with their families in the region. Read More....(PDF)

$300,000 FOR MARRICKVILLE COMMUNITY PROJECTS

2009-12-17

Member for Marrickville, Carmel Tebbutt today announced that more than $300,000 in funding would be shared by thirteen local community organisations.

“This is a $300,000 funding investment by the NSW Government for Marrickville to
help build much needed local infrastructure,” Ms Tebbutt said. Read more... (PDF)

Carmel Tebbutt visits Greek Community Occasional Childcare Centre

Don't DIS my ABILITY

2009-11-09

The Deputy Premier and Member for Marrickville, Carmel Tebbutt, opened the FRANS For Art’s Sake Exhibition at the Addison Road Gallery last Wednesday (4 November) which is being held as part of the Don’t DIS my ABILITY campaign.

The FRANS For Art’s Sake exhibition showcases artworks by a range of people, including emerging artists and people with disabilities, to raise money for FRANS – a not-for-profit disability organisation based in the Inner West.

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