http://graemesturges.com Your Labor Member for Denison Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:21:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A new customised bus to transport students with disabilities has recently begun operation in Devonport and Ulverstone.   The bus, operated by Phoenix Coaches, and designed to cater for students unable to use mainstream public transport, is the first new bus for students with disabilities, being introduced following the review of Tasmania's ... http://graemesturges.com/?p=258    On 16 September 2008, the Minister for Infrastructure, announced the launch of a search to crown Australia's most Active Adults, with Spirit of Tasmania's "Have You Got The Spirit?" community campaign.  Launched at the Golden Years Club of Glenorchy, the "Have You Got The Spirit?" search will seek out people ... http://graemesturges.com/?p=252 With Parliament sitting in Burnie, the week of 21st September 2008, the Burnie City Council decided to organise an exhibition and auction of chairs.  Sounds a little mundane...But not when each chair on Exhibition has been designed by a member in the House of Assembly!  Given that all money raised ... http://graemesturges.com/?p=248 Market Ready Program, an initiative of the Department of Economic Development, is now in its eighth year and it continues to be a fantastic resource for Tasmanian businesses, that want to commercialise an innovative product, process or service. For the latest group of graduates, Graeme was on hand to pass on ... http://graemesturges.com/?p=242 The $5.2 million reconstruction of a section of the Tasman Highway between Bourkes Road and Barrow Creek, north-east of Launceston, was officially opened in a joint federal-state ceremony today. Graeme and Federal Member for Bass, Jodie Campbell, opened the 4.2 km project, which provides the missing link to complete the ... http://graemesturges.com/?p=234 Kalang Riding for the Disabled, were broken into earlier this year, and specialised riding equipment, along with various tack, was stolen.  Kalang RDA have had various items donated from the Community, as well as a $2000 grant from the State Government, to assist with the replacement of specialised equipment. As well ... http://graemesturges.com/?p=230 On 14 April 2008, Chigwell Community House's new Mission Australia Centre was officially opened by the Minister for Health and Human Services, the Hon Lara Giddings MP, and Mission Australia Chief Executive Officer, Toby Hall.   Mission Australia was selected to develop and manage the historic Chigwell landmark after a comprehensive express of interest process.  ... http://graemesturges.com/?p=223 On 17 March 2008, the Parliament challenged the Media to a game of cricket, to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Graeme got a couple of wickets and took a catch, but in the end, the young blood from the Media prevailed, winning by 27 runs. With the sunny weather ... http://graemesturges.com/?p=212 On 5 December Graeme officially opened a new factory, Currawong Engineering that specialises in making innovative camera equipment for unmanned aircraft.  Currawong Engineering specialises in making an innovative camera-aiming device called The All Seeing Eye, which is attached to unmanned aircraft.  "The All Seeing Eye is used for military surveillance, but has the ... http://graemesturges.com/?p=207 On Monday December 3 Graeme opened an Arts and Crafts Exhibition for Tasmanians with Disabilities Inc., as part of celebrations for International Day for People with a Disability.  The Government's Disability Framework,  which was launched in 2005, has a goal of supporting recreational cultural opportunities and encouraging more Tasmanians with disability ... http://graemesturges.com/?p=199