Louise Markus MP, Federal Member for Macquarie, has welcomed the recommendation in the Joint Study on Aviation Capacity for the Sydney Region, the joint NSW/Commonwealth report studying aviation capacity of a second airport in the Sydney basin, that rules out a second Sydney airport at Richmon... (07-Mar)
The Review of School Funding, chaired by David Gonski and commissioned by then Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, recommends a re-model of federal funding available to schools across Australia.
The focus of the recommendations in the report is that a new national ‘Schooling Re... (02-Mar)
The Gillard Government this week made a snap announcement to end its solar hot water rebate, leaving families devastated and 7,200 jobs at risk.
Federal Member for Macquarie, Louise Markus MP, says the deliberate announcement from the Gillard Government after close of business Tuesday (28.02.... (02-Mar)
Louise Markus MP, Federal Member for Macquarie, said new Department of Climate Change data has proven that major electricity prices are on the way for Blue Mountains households.
“The latest Department of Climate Change data indicates that electricity generators are going to be sent a $3... (02-Mar)
Since the ANZAC landing in 1915, more than 100,000 Australian men and women have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of all Australians. On ANZAC Day we pay tribute to their sacrifice, remember their service and reflect on their selfless service to a grateful nation.
The enduring sp... (02-Mar)
FLOOD EVACUATION WARNING:
For Richmond, Richmond Lowlands, western parts of Hobartville, Cornwallis, northern parts of Agnes Banks, Pitt Town Bottoms, southern and northern tips of Pitt Town, Gronos Point.
Please do not walk or drive through flood waters.
Residents should be prepared to eva... (01-Mar)
Residents are advised to take precaution over the coming days due to impending wet weather. There is an active flood watch for the Hawkesbury Nepean valley with a 70% chance of developing into a flood by Thursday.
Please visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au and www.sca.nsw.gov.au for information about warnings... (28-Feb)
Residents are advised to take precaution over the next few days while wet weather is predicted for the Hawkesbury Nepean valley.
There is a Flood Watch for the area with a 70% chance of development into a flood. Please check www.ses.nsw.gov.au and www.sca.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Please al... (28-Feb)
Federal Member for Macquarie, Louise Markus MP, is urging Australian women and men to support Teal Ribbon Day, the day promoting awareness and recognition of Ovarian Cancer, by purchasing and wearing a teal ribbon.
“Ovarian Cancer kills on average three Australian women every day, or 80... (24-Feb)
Veterans living across the Hawkesbury and the Blue Mountains were invited to shape future policy directions during a veterans’ forum held at Blue Mountains Legacy Hall in Springwood yesterday.
Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, joined Federal Memb... (24-Feb)