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Australia Post - Technology revolution celebrated by Australia Post
Tuesday, 07 February 2012. Australia Post is celebrating the technological revolution of the 21st century with the release of five domestic rate (60c) stamps featuring the mobile phone, modern refrigerator, flat-screen television, digital media player and the Global Positioning System (GPS). Television transmission in Australia is now 24 hours a day.
Source: Australian Government

Solar Flagships Program to Re-open Shortlist
The Moree Solar Farm consortium was given until 15 December 2011 to meet financial close as a condition of the $306.5 million grant on offer from the Australian Government as part of the Solar Flagships Program. The Australian Government will now invite Moree Solar Farm and the three other shortlisted PV projects from AGL, Infigen-Suntech and TRUenergy to update their applications for reassessment by the independent Solar Flagships Council. The Government has also extended the time to reach ...
Source: Australian Government

Further assistance for flood affected communities in NSW | Prime Minister of Australia
Prime Minister Julia Gillard today announced that clean-up and recovery grants of up to $15,000 will be provided to communities in New South Wales inundated by recent floods. The grants will be jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). The Australian Government continues to work closely with the NSW Government to deliver assistance to flood affected communities.
Source: Australian Government

The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust | Prime Minister of Australia
The Australian Government has today pledged up to $5 million to The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, as part of Australia's commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee. The Trust is chaired by former UK Prime Minister Sir John Major. The Government will also recognise the Diamond Jubilee in other ways:.
Source: Australian Government

Opposition's Nauru 'costings' in tatters
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. The Opposition's dodgy figures for a processing centre on Nauru continue to unravel today, after it was revealed their 'secret' costings were actually provided by a catering company. 'Eurest was a catering subcontractor on Nauru for the International Organization for Migration and they openly admit they have no expertise in immigration matters.'.
Source: Australian Government

Virtual English tuition for new migrants
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. A three-year trial of virtual English language tuition using the National Broadband Network (NBN) will help new migrants settle into regional communities, the Australian Government announced today. The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, said the $5.1 million trial would initially involve up to 200 new migrants and would complement the ...
Source: Australian Government

Governor-General of Australia :: News Room :: Media Advisory: Australia's message to Her Majesty The Queen
The Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, has sent the following message to Her Majesty The Queen, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of her accession to the Throne:. 'It gives me great pleasure, on behalf of the people of Australia, to send Your Majesty loyal and affectionate greetings and congratulations on the 60th anniversary of your accession to the Throne. The warmth and enthusiasm which greeted Your Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh on the occasion of your 16th visit to our ...
Source: Australian Government

Governor-General of Australia :: News Room :: Media Advisory: Governor-General to visit NSW Flood Areas
The Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, and Mr Michael Bryce will visit the flood affected region around Moree, New South Wales, tomorrow (Tuesday, February 7th). Ms Bryce will visit the Max Centre and the Recovery Centre in Moree to meet residents and volunteers. She will also visit the Yarraman community and a cotton property affected by the floods, before travelling to Wee Waa to visit flood affected businesses and meet residents.
Source: Australian Government

ACMA - ACMA media release 6/2012 ? 6 February
More than 7,500 students in 88 schools across Australia will participate in on 7 February 2012. For more information about Cybersmart visit . For more information: .
Source: Australian Government

Australian Government provides additional disaster assistance for Queensland and Northern New South Wales | Prime Minister of Australia
The Australian Government today activated direct payments of additional disaster assistance for communities in Queensland and Northern NSW hit by flooding as a result of recent heavy rainfall. The Australian Government is continuing to closely monitor the flood situation throughout other areas of Queensland and Northern New South Wales. The Government is already providing significant assistance to flood-affected areas of Queensland and Northern NSW and will respond with further assistance as ...
Source: Australian Government