Millions of reasons to celebrate Australian Year of the Farmer

20 January 2012

Federal Member for Forrest Nola Marino has welcomed the arrival of the Australian Year of the Farmer which recognises one of the South West’s most important and enduring industry sectors.“The national campaign will celebrate the many types of farming and its importance in our everyday lives,” Mrs Marino said.

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WA dairy farmers the worst affected by carbon tax

21 December 2011

WA dairy farmers stand to lose $6.5 million over the first five years of the carbon tax, making them the biggest losers in the nation-wide industry.The average WA dairy farmer faces an $8000 annual hit to their bottom line due to rising refrigeration and transport costs, says Federal Member for Forrest Nola Marino.

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Margaret River chefs and natural attractions feature in outstanding new book 

19 December 2011

The considerable talents of Margaret River chefs and the natural beauty of the region which inspires them have been captured in the pages of a stunning local publication.Chefs of the Margaret River Region was officially launched by Federal Member for Forrest Nola Marino with the chefs and publishers on Sunday, December 18.

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Thank a Volunteer Day in Bunbury

6 December 2011

Volunteers from the Greater Bunbury region were celebrated at a special event just for them at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre yesterday. Federal Member for Forrest Nola Marino thanked all the volunteers for their continue devotion to their chosen groups and presented about 40 certificates of appreciation.

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Australind art exhibition fundraises for Margaret River bushfire affected

30 November 2011

A watercolour painting of youths exploring their local river sparked wonderful childhood memories for Nola.Nola purchased the painting from the Australind Art Club’s current exhibition at the Australind Shopping Centre which is also a fundraiser for the Margaret River community affected by the catastrophic bushfires. 

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20 January 2012 - Millions of reasons to celebrate Australian Year of the Farmer

21 December 2011 - WA dairy farmers the worst affected by carbon tax

19 December 2011 - Margaret River chefs and natural attractions feature in outstanding new book 

6 December 2011 - Thank a Volunteer Day in Bunbury

30 November 2011 - Australind art exhibition fundraises for Margaret River bushfire affected

29 November 2011 - Federal assistance for Margaret River communities welcomed

29 November 2011 - Youth allowance changes a win for local families

23 November 2011 - South West lamb returns to Canberra

23 November 2011 - Marino calls for a master plan to bring certainty to Capes region

23 November 2011 - Decade of uncertainty will follow mining tax

13 October 2011 - South West Produce Showcased in Canberra

12 October 2011 - Augusta – Margaret River Region Showcased in Canberra

12 October 2011 - Collie Showcased in Canberra

4 October 2011 - South West in Canberra Next Week

15 September 2011 - Labor Must Get it's House in order over AQIS Strikes 

14 September 2011 - A Victory for South West People Power! 

8 September 2011 - South West Snubbed in Infrastructure Spending 

30 August 2011 - New Zealand Apple Disease Risk Confirmed 

24 August 2011 - South West Residents Reject Changes to Private Health Rebate 

17 August 2011 - South West Apple and Pear Producers Worst Fears Confirmed

18 July 2011 - Carbon Tax a Penalty for Holidaying in the South West 

11 July 2011 - Carbon Tax Set to Hit the South West 

11 July 2011 - Carbon Tax Set to Hit Collie 

28 June 2011 - South West Fruit Industry Urged to Voice Biosecurity Concerns 

8 June 2011 - Marino Calls for Immediate Action to Improve Animal Welfare 

25 May 2011 - South West Wine Producer Runner up in WA RIRDC Rural Women’s Award 2011 

23 May 2011 - Government puts South West Apple Producers at Risk 

19 May 2011 - South West residents urged to dig deep for the Red Shield Appeal 

17 May 2011 - Parliament Supports Dairy Motion

6 May 2011 - Applications for Volunteer Grants 2011 Now Open

23 March 2011 - Australia’s border security out of control 

23 March 2011 - Anzac Day Care Packages for the Troops

21 March 2011 - EPA decision a win for the local community 

10 March 2011 - Show us the money! 

3 March 2011 - International Women’s Day – Centenary Celebrations 

3 March 2011 - Youth allowance changes deferred by Labor, again! 

24 February 2011 - Win for South West Occasional Childcare Centres

21 February 2011 - Labor defers decision on rural and regional students

16 February 2011 - She Won't be Apples Mate

10 February 2011 - Fair go for regional education one step closer

27 January 2011 - Do we want a WA dairy industry?

18 November 2010 - Students Urged to Voice Concerns at Youth Allowance Inquiry

16 November 2010 - Marino Pushes Labor for Fairer Access to Youth Allowance

24 September 2010 - Bureaucratic Report Hurts Rural Investment

19 August 2010 - Marino Commits $15,000 to Education Forum in Busselton

17 August 2010 - Marino Secures $140,000 to Boost Tourism in the South West

17 August 2010 - South West to Receive $1 Million Safety Upgrade

16 August 2010 - Bunbury Emergency Department Funding

16 August 2010 - Marino Announces Green Army Funding for the South West

13 August 2010 - Marino Pushes for Youth One-Stop Shop

11 August 2010 - Liberals Stand Up for South West Apple and Pear Producers

10 August 2010 - Marino Achieves Improvements to Youth Allowance

29 July 2010 - South West to lead the way in Liberal Marine Bioregional Planning

5 July 2010 - South West Businesses Confused over Labor’s Award Modernisation

2 July 2010 - Bridges in Forrest to Benefit from New Liberal Program

15 June 2010 - Federal Shadow Minister for Environment to Visit Margaret River

2 June 2010 - Computers Fail to be Delivered in Forrest Schools

20 May 2010 - Western Australia Must Reject Rudd’s Super Tax on Mining

20 May 2010 - South West Pensioners Paying the Price for Environmental Action 

27 April 2010 - SW Insulation Company Feeling the Heat of Labor’s Failed Insulation Program

22 April 2010 - Little Angels Daycare Centre Wins WA Childcare Service of the Year

14 April 2010 - Marino brings Drug Program to the South West

24 March 2010 - The Boats Keep on Coming

23 March 2010 - Regional and Rural Students Deserve Equity of Opportunity

22 March 2010 - Applications for Volunteer Grants 2010 Now Open

17 March 2010 - Marino gives certainty to 2009 gap year students in the South West

10 March 2010 - Inquiry into Green Loans Debacle Necessary: Marino

10 March 2010 - Rejection of Medicare Levy Surcharge Welcomed by Marino

24 February 2010 - Calling All South West Small Businesses

23 February 2010 - Marino Urges Insulation Check

9 February 2010 - South West Applicants for SGIO Grants 2010 Encouraged: Marino

1 February 2010 - Welcome News for South West Cataract Patients

4 January 2010 - Win for Local Meat Producers

23 December 2009 - Constituents Angered over Labor’s Failed Border Protection Policy

20 October 2009 - Seniors Have Their Voices Heard

20 October 2009 - Locals urged to "have their say" on the impact of violence on young people

20 October 2009 - Youth Allowance Inquiry to Report next Week

15 October 2009 - Community Dieback Education Essential: Marino

12 October 2009 - Qantas Butter Flies in Face of Domestic Dairy Producers

7 October 2009 - New Wine Industry Award Will Hit Winery Labour Costs

7 October 2009 - Marino Asks Conroy Which South West Towns Will Miss Out on the NBN

6 October 2009 - Engaging Senior Australians' Forum with Margaret May MP

6 October 2009 - Aged Care Crisis Brings Shadow Minister for Ageing to the South West

6 October 2009 - 2009 Yamaha Piano Awards - Applications Now Open

2 October 2009 - Marino Urged Community Water Safety Focus after 302 Drowning Deaths

1 October 2009 - Australia's Border and Immigration Control Hits a Crisis

1 October 2009 - Marino Encourages Applicants for South West Events Program

18 September 2009 - Energy Diversity Forum

17 September 2009 - Getting to the Bottom of Mik Prices

11 September 2009 - Youth Allowance Legislation Introduced but Amendments Still Needed

11 September 2009 - Labor Government Must Say No To Extra Fuel Tax On Petrol

9 September 2009 - National Child Protection Week

9 September 2009 - Busselton Mothers Rally Against Government's Changes to Homebirthing Legislation

7 September 2009 - Marino Encourages South West Applicants for Volunteer Grants 2009

3 September 2009 - Marino Celebrates National Blood Donor Week

1 September 2009 - Marino Welcomes Immigration Policy Review

31 August 2009 - Back Flip on Youth Allowance Not Clear Cut

27 August 2009 - Bath Time Dangers - Warning for Parents

21 August 2009 - 27th Boat of Asylum Seekers Marks Anniversary

19 August 2009 - Marino Urges Childcare Users to Have Their Say