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Lucas, get off your ass for Aramac

Lucas, get off your ass for Aramac
Posted Tue Apr 28, 2009 12:28pm

Over the last couple of years the people of Aramac have struggled against the government to keep their hospital afloat.

Firstly a couple of years ago then Health Minister Stephen Robertson threatened to close it down. Fortunately his attempts were thwarted at the hands of tough and dedicated Aramac locals.

Now it appears new Health Minister Paul Lucas is willing to take on the might of Aramac ... fighting them to save money for his metro hospitals and bottom line instead of doing his job ... delivering fair and accessible health services for all Queenslanders.

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The regions get the royal flush - again
Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:15am

Mining   

The local economies of Western Australia's wealth creation regions of the Pilbara were the focus of an article in today's Australian newspaper as the mining boom areas struggle to keep their communities alive.

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ACCC should stop nibbling at our produce
Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:37pm

Wheat crop   

Michael Thomson of the Queensland Country Life recently wrote "the ACCC's (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) grocery price inquiry - and the mainstream media's reporting of it - has missed the point that farmers have been making: while groce

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Opinion: the way it should be
Posted Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:02pm
Universities spend years training wannabe journalists to maintain balanced reporting and an unbiased approach to their subject. What a waste.

Time to give Qld room to breathe
Posted Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:56pm
Water, health, infrastructure, road congestion and the environment have all become significant concerns for Brisbane in recent times. Attributing blame for the inadequacies is common, but I’d prefer to fix it.

Look within for teacher answers
Posted Fri May 30, 2008 9:46am
There is a bucket of bullion at the base of the rainbow for the first politician or education academic who can leave their hubris at the door and identify one of our nations most underrated, untapped educational resources; teacher aides.

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media engagement

Hobbsy reporting for Inside Queensland
Posted Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:03pm
Always keen to undertake broadcast opportunities, Hobbsy was approached to provide reporting and producing support to the new local production, Inside Queensland.

Hobbsy at 4BC
Posted Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:55pm
Hobbsy's been involved with 4BC since early 2008 when he undertook an internship as part of his Masters degree.

Robertson no match for outback muscle
Posted Fri Oct 3, 2008 4:23pm
Queensland Health Minister, Stephen Robertson, has this afternoon announced existing services at the Aramac Hospital in the state's west will continue; for the next twelve months anyway.

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public relations

The Quills set for world stage
Posted Wed Aug 6, 2008 1:50pm
Indie alternative-popsters, The Quills, are starting to show their worth on the national and international music scene.

Hobbsy assists ASSIST
Posted Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:28pm
ASSIST Psychological and Counselling Services provides a range of therapeutic services for adults, children and adolescents.

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