Cameron's Nursery
October is Small Business Month and I am pleased to have visited Cameron's Nursery one of the great success stories in Hornsby to talk to them about their challenges and successes since opening up in 1992.
October is Small Business Month and I am pleased to have visited Cameron's Nursery one of the great success stories in Hornsby to talk to them about their challenges and successes since opening up in 1992.
Matt Kean was pleased to open the cricket nets at Normanhurst Oval. The upgrade of the nets were made possible with funding from the Community Building Partnersip program.
It was a beautiful day for the opening of The Cottage in Brooklyn
Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore) (15:22): My question is addressed to the Minister for Energy and Environment. Will the Minister update the House on how the reuse and recycling of plastic bags can help protect the environment?
Mr MATT KEAN (Hornsby—Minister for Energy and Environment) (15:23): I thought I would never get the chance. We know that there are no such things as single-use plastic bags in the Labor Party. The fishes are meant to jump onto the hook in this place.
Mr Clayton Barr: Point of order: My point of order relates to the use of props.
Mr GREG PIPER (Lake Macquarie) (15:00): My question is directed to the Minister for Energy and Environment. Given his support for additional air quality monitoring in Sydney, will the Minister now give consideration to installing independently observed air quality monitors in Lake Macquarie to validate those operated by industry including Eraring Power Station and coalmining operations?
Mr MATT KEAN (Hornsby—Minister for Energy and Environment) (19:46):Today I acknowledge Asquith Girls High School, which celebrates its sixtieth anniversary this year. Over those 60 years Asquith Girls has had a number of hardworking and dedicated teachers and principals who have built the school into the wonderful educational institution that it is today. It is also the support of the local community, parents and students that makes the school even more special.
Congratulations to the Berowra Garden Club on another wonderful annual Spring Show.
Member for Hornsby Matt Kean MP is pleased to announce plans for up an accessibility upgrade at Hawkesbury River Station will start by the end of this year after plans for the project were approved.
The upgrade is part of the NSW Government’s Transport Access Program, an initiative to deliver safe, modern and accessible public transport infrastructure across the state, and will include:
Hornsby Wildcats is looking for their next softball superstars with registrations open now for the upcoming summer season.
The club, which has just celebrated its 5th year, takes players from the age of 5 right through until Senior grades.
They have already produced a number of rep players and are focused on developing skills and ensuring all players have fun and are getting a go. Players Olivia, Gisele, Tara and Erin who recently had State Rep trials visited State Member for Hornsby Matt Kean to discuss softball and increasing awareness of the club.
After being elected as Member for Hornsby in March 2011, I have embarked on many initiatives that the community and I see as pivotal issues for Hornsby. I see and understand the needs of the community and am proud to play my part.