Recent news

24 Jan 2012
STUDENTS TO LEARN THE POWER OF SOLAR IN SCHOOL
Four schools in Charlton will share in almost $100,000, which will be used to install solar power systems under the latest round of the National Solar Schools Program. Boolaroo Public School and the Five Islands School, Booragul, will each receive $33, Full Story...

20 Jan 2012
LOCAL CULTURAL EXHIBITION TO TOUR AUSTRALIA
A local art museum in Lake Macquarie has received Australian Government funding to tour a unique exhibition to venues across Australia. Full Story...

19 Jan 2012
THE HUNTER REGION URGED TO SUPPORT CONSTITUTIONAL RECOGNITION OF INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS
Member for Charlton, Greg Combet, today encouraged people across the region to show their support for Indigenous Constitutional recognition. Full Story...

18 Jan 2012
REFUGEE ADVOCATE NAMED AS A PEOPLE OF AUSTRALIA AMBASSADOR
Greg Combet, Member for Charlton, today congratulated local refugee advocate, Sister Diana Santleben, who was among the list of 40 People of Australia Ambassadors announced by the Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Full Story...

11 Jan 2012
RDAF PROJECTS IN HUNTER REGION MOVE TO THE NEXT STAGE
Sharon Grierson MP, Federal Member for Newcastle, and the Hon. Greg Combet AM MP, Federal Member for Charlton, welcomed today's announcement that local projects will proceed to the full application stage of the $200 million Round Two of the Regional Devel Full Story...

16 Dec 2011
PRAISING THE WORK OF LOCAL VOLUNTEERS
The Member for Charlton, Greg Combet, has today praised the efforts of 10 outstanding local volunteers, recognising the important role they play in the community with a special award ceremony in Cardiff. Full Story...

16 Dec 2011
YOUNG AMBASSADORS OF AUSTRALIA GET READY TO FLY!
The Member for Charlton, Greg Combet, has today met with local teenagers preparing to embark on a 12 month Rotary Youth Exchange journey, to discuss their expectations for the experience and supply them with Australian flags to present as gifts to their h Full Story...

16 Dec 2011
TRADE TRAINING CENTRES FOR GLENDALE AND TORONTO HIGH SCHOOLS
Students who want to get into a trade will benefit from the Gillard Labor Government's investment of nearly $2 million, to build trades training centres at Glendale and Toronto High Schools. Full Story...

18 Nov 2011
OVER $1.2 MILLION TO EXPAND GP CLINICS IN CHARLTON
GP Clinics in Charlton will share in more than $1.2 million in Federal funding to expand their premises, through the second round of the Labor Government's Primary Care Infrastructure Grants program. Full Story...

17 Nov 2011
Toronto Public School on board the Education Revolution
Member for Charlton, Greg Combet, has congratulated Toronto Public School on the official opening of their new Multi Purpose Hall and Covered Outdoor Learning Area, built as part of the Building the Education Revolution (BER). Full Story...