Recent news

14 May 2013
DELIVERING FOR THE FUTURE IN CHARLTON
Labor's 2013-14 Budget is heavily focused on supporting local jobs and continued growth in the Hunter, as well as preparing our kids for success into the future. Full Story...

09 May 2013
MORE SUPPORT FOR LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS
The latest round of Local Sporting Champions Grants has supported a bumper round of athletes in Charlton, with twenty young sports stars receiving a financial boost. Full Story...

09 May 2013
MINISTER VISITS SENIORS IN ARGENTON
Federal Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, and Minister for Disability Reform, Jenny Macklin, today joined local MP Greg Combet at the Charlton Seniors Expo at Club Macquarie, Argenton. Full Story...

09 May 2013
CELEBRATING THE CENTENARY OF BONNELLS BAY PUBLIC SCHOOL
Charlton MP, Greg Combet, has officially launched a book celebrating the one hundred year history of Bonnells Bay Public School. Full Story...

09 May 2013
MORISSET HIGH SCHOOL HAS AN EXTREME MAKEOVER
A drab PE change room has been transformed into a stylish, fully functioning hair salon, and the new look will be unveiled today at the official opening of the Morisset High School Salon. Full Story...

02 May 2013
NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION FUND NOW OPEN
Applications are now open through the $40 million National Crime Prevention Fund, and Member for Charlton, Greg Combet, is encouraging local councils, Police Citizens Youth Clubs and not-for-profit community groups to apply for a grant. Full Story...

01 May 2013
A FAIRER FUTURE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
Hunter Labor MPs welcome the announcement of a strong and stable funding stream to deliver DisabilityCare Australia, the national disability insurance scheme. Full Story...

24 Apr 2013
VETERANS HONORED IN CARDIFF MEMORIAL
Anzac Day services in Cardiff will be enhanced this year, with the refurbishment of the Cardiff RSL Sub-Branch war memorial now complete. Full Story...

15 Apr 2013
$30 MILLION TO TRANSFORM NEWCASTLE UNI AND CBD
The University of Newcastle and Newcastle's Civic Precinct will undergo a major transformation thanks to a $30 million funding injection, to move its Faculty of Business and Law from Callaghan Campus to a new purpose-built Education Precinct in the city c Full Story...

10 Apr 2013
VETERANS HONORED IN RATHMINES MEMORIAL
The Rathmines Memorial Park now hosts an additional memorial wall to commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving with 10 Squadron and 461 Squadron during WWII. Full Story...