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Get involved in Youth Week 2010
Friday, February 5th, 2010

Laurie Ferguson has encouraged local groups to apply for a grant to help them plan and create their own events for Youth Week 2010.
What is the aim of National Youth Week?
On from 10-18 April, Youth Week gives young people aged 12 to 25 the opportunity to express their ideas and views, raise issues of concern [...]

Warning: Illegal charges for Justice of the Peace assistance
Friday, January 29th, 2010

In Australia it is illegal for a Justice of the Peace to ask for payment to witness documents. It has come to my attention that other people in Harris Park are asking for up to $50 for this service. The service can be accessed for free at the following sites: 
Laurie Ferguson’s Office
10 Bridge St Granville [...]

The Matilda Candidate takes centre stage
Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Demonstrate your patriotism this Australia Day by watching The Matilda Candidate at 9.25pm on ABC1.
One candidate in the last Federal election who may have escaped your
attention – as he did everyone else’s – was Curtis Levy.
With his latest film Levy takes an unexpected comedic turn, pointing the
camera at himself as he runs for Senate on [...]

Haiti Emergency Appeal
Monday, January 18th, 2010

Member for Reid Laurie Ferguson has called on all Australians to consider making a donation to the UNICEF Haiti Emergency Appeal.
“News of the events in Haiti has been profoundly shocking but we can all do something to help,” Mr Ferguson said.
UNICEF Australia in the first few days of its appeal has so far raised almost [...]

Forty-six local volunteer organisations receive Volunteer Grants
Friday, December 11th, 2009

Local Parents and Citizens Associations are amongst 46 community organisations in Reid to receive funding from the Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants 2009 initiative.
Member for Reid, Laurie Ferguson, said a diverse range of local community groups, including cultural, sporting, charitable and educational organisations would benefit from the program.
“Under this initiative, grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 [...]

Public Meeting to Discuss Impact of V8 Race in our Community
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

When:         Monday 14 December
Where:        Newington Community Centre
Time:          8pm