Media Releases
Trenayr Institute snares national weeds research grant
PAGE MP Janelle Saffin has welcomed $144,396 in Australian Government funding for the Grafton Primary Industries Institute to continue research into biological control of weedy sporobolus grasses that impact on agriculture and the environment. The national weed research project, being … Continue reading
Centrelink open for business in Yamba
FEDERAL Member for Page Janelle Saffin has welcomed the opening of Yamba’s new Centrelink Customer Service Centre. Ms Saffin said the office opened its doors on Monday (May 2), providing residents in the Lower Clarence with a full range … Continue reading
Human rights education grants available to local community groups
Member for Page, Janelle Saffin MP, is encouraging local community groups to apply for funding to help improve human rights education. “Through the Human Rights Education Grants program, the Australian Government is continuing its practical action in supporting and … Continue reading
New health infrastructure funding for Page
Page MP Janelle Saffin today announced more than $157,000 in health infrastructure funding for St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Lismore. Ms Saffin said local people can look forward to better access to health care with today’s announcement of funding … Continue reading
STAY SAFE ON THE ROADS THIS EASTER – STICK TO THE BASICS
Page MP Janelle Saffin is urging all road users to take extra care this Easter break. “This is traditionally a dangerous time on the roads, with thousands of visitors travelling to our region and many local families on the … Continue reading
Online links to Anzacs
Page MP Janelle Saffin says Australians can now find out more about World War I diggers and their communities with a new online feature by the National Archives. “Mapping our Anzacs provides a way to trace World War I diggers … Continue reading
Better funding support for families in Page
Page MP Janelle Saffin said local community organisations will be able to provide better support for local families, because of three-year funding arrangements under the Government’s new Family Support Program. The Government today announced a total of $2,864,966 over … Continue reading
Saffin welcomes flood recovery measures to protect our natural environment
Page MP Janelle Saffin has welcomed new measures to support the recovery of Australia’s natural resources following recent natural disasters. The Gillard Government has announced an $8 million package of measures to address the environmental impacts of recent disasters including … Continue reading
Northern Rivers among top tourism earners
The Economic Importance of Tourism in Australia’s Regions report released today by the Federal Minister for Tourism, Martin Ferguson reveals the Northern Rivers economy is one of the largest tourism earners as well as one of the most tourism … Continue reading
Saffin calls on community to get behind tough anti-smoking laws
Page MP Janelle Saffin has called on the local community to get behind the Australian Government’s new tougher anti-smoking laws, following today’s release of the proposed legislation and design for plain packaging. “This plain-packaging legislation is a world first, … Continue reading