Posted by JohnF | Posted in Jessica Watson | Posted on 26-01-2010
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JESSICA Watson’s epic voyage around the world and bravery has been singled out by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in Canberra today.
Delivering his Australia Day speech, Mr Rudd said he would highlight the stories of three young inspirational Australians because they were displaying the great spirit of the nation.
He said last night he spoke to Sunshine Coast teenager, Jessica Watson, while she was somewhere in the South Atlantic.
“From 5000 nautical miles west of Cape Town, she wanted me to today wish you all a very happy Australia Day,” Mr Rudd said.
Read more…Jessica Watsons voyage remarkable says Kevin Rudd | The Courier-Mail
Posted by JohnF | Posted in Economic Stimulus Package | Posted on 01-05-2009
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PUNTERS who have already splurged their $900 cash handout shouldn’t hold their breath for more freebies in this month’s Budget, economists say.
HSBC chief economist John Edwards said he would be “astonished” if the Budget included another cash handout like the one announced in February, in which millions of Australian workers received up to $900.
Mr Edwards said a possible third stimulus package would more likely cover Commonwealth funding for health, education and other forms of infrastructure.
“That’s what people mean by stimulus package – I don’t think there would be another cash payment,” Mr Edwards told news.com.au.
Since Budget predictions gained momentum last month, it has been widely speculated Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Treasurer Wayne Swan would engineer another spending plan in a bid to reduce the effects of recession.
Read more…Another $900? Don’t hold your breath | Money Matters | News.com.au
Posted by JohnF | Posted in Economic Stimulus Package | Posted on 12-02-2009
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THE Greens will vote for the Kevin Rudd’s $42 billion stimulus package after the Federal Government agreed to spend money on job creation, said Greens leader Bob Brown.
The Federal Government will cut $435 million from tax bonuses and cash payments and instead spend the money programs Senator Brown said were about “job creation and nation-building infrastructure.”
“Many projects which are shovel ready will now get the funding they deserve,” he said.
Senator Brown also hinted at a deal to build extra bicycle paths across the country, saying $40 million would be spent on bike paths across the country, creating up to 700 jobs.
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Greens agree to Rudd Government stimulus plan after bikepath, job creation concessions | Business | News.com.au
