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New Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer Approved for PBS Listing

Media ReleasesBy Ross Vasta MP19 September, 2014

People in Bonner who are suffering from pancreatic cancer will be able to access the breakthrough drug Abraxane on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from November 1.   Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, said pancreatic cancer was a highly aggressive disease with very few treatment options.   “The Australian Government has committed over $92 million…

Applications now open for Green Army projects in Bonner

Media ReleasesBy Ross Vasta MP18 September, 2014

The Government is now inviting young people aged 17 to 24 years old to sign up to key Green Army projects in Bonner, Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, said today.   “These are some of the first Green Army initiatives to roll out in the country, and are aimed at restoring and rehabilitating our…

Government Schools in Bonner to Share in $70 Million

Media ReleasesBy Ross Vasta MP18 September, 2014

Government schools in Bonner will benefit from the Australian Government’s $70 million Independent Public Schools (IPS) initiative, designed to strengthen the capacity of school communities to make better decisions for students. Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, said Australian Government funding will flow to local schools as a result of an agreement between the Minister for…

Honouring our disabled community at the 2014 Special Care Central Recognition Awards

Media ReleasesBy Ross Vasta MP16 September, 2014

Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, today said it was an honour to present at SpecialCare Central’s 2014 Recognition Awards on Friday, 12 September.  “These awards recognise the hard work and achievements of worthy members of our community who have a disability, as well as businesses that employ people with a disability,” Mr Vasta said.…

Payment increase for more than 14,000 pensioners in Bonner

Media ReleasesBy Ross Vasta MP10 September, 2014

More than 3.7 million pensioners in Australia, including over 14,000 pensioners in Bonner, will receive an increase to their payments from September 20, Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, said today.   “Single age pensioners will receive an increase of up to $11.50 a fortnight, while age pensioner couples will receive up to $17.40 extra a…

Statement from Prime MInister- “Building a Stronger Australia”

Media ReleasesBy Ross Vasta MP8 September, 2014

This weekend marks one year since the Australian people entrusted the Coalition with the job of building a stronger Australia. Since then we have been working to deliver on our commitments to you and to make decisions that are in the best long-term interests of our country. Our focus has been on building a strong,…

Change of TV Channels to Complete in December 2014

Media ReleasesBy Ross Vasta MP5 September, 2014

Residents in Bonner should ensure they have retuned their digital television equipment, as part of the national relocation of digital television services that is due to end in December 2014, Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, said today. “This retune process has been occurring progressively, moving free-to-air TV channels to different frequencies in order to…

Cheaper Health Benefits for Seniors in Bonner- As Promised

Media ReleasesBy Ross Vasta MP2 September, 2014

In a win for seniors, the Government has delivered a key election commitment giving thousands more self-funded retirees access to cheaper medicine and health benefits.   “Despite repeated attempts by Labor and the Greens to block it, legislation to index income thresholds for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card has passed Parliament,” Member for Bonner, Ross…

Bonner Home to Some of Australia’s Top Secondary Students

Media ReleasesBy Ross Vasta MP1 September, 2014

Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, said he was delighted that seven students from his electorate were named as winners of the Australian Student Prize.   The Bonner recipients were just some of the top 500 senior secondary school students across the country to have taken home prizes valued at $2,000 each.   The Australian Student Prize…

BONNER SCHOOLS ENCOURAGED TO GET INVOLVED IN NATIONAL LITERACY AND NUMERACY WEEK

Media ReleasesBy Ross Vasta MP22 August, 2014

Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, is today encouraging local schools to get involved in National Literacy and Numeracy Week, which runs from 25 to 31 August.   “National Literacy and Numeracy Week aims to celebrate learning and raise awareness of the importance of reading, writing and maths skills. I encourage all schools in our community…

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