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Ezidi Refugees Armidale

August 15, 2024

The Hon Aileen MacDonald OAM MLC today used the 10th anniversary of the Ezidi massacre to pay tribute to the Ezidi community of Armidale who settled in as refugees around 2017 as part of the Australian Government’s humanitarian scheme.

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Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse Upgrade Point Danger

August 15, 2024

The Hon Aileen MacDonald OAM MLC today paid tribute to the July opening of the Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse at Point Danger on the NSW/Queensland border.

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Maitland Ambulance 100 Year Anniversary

August 8, 2024

The Hon Aileen MacDonald today paid tribute to the Maitland Ambulance Service which celebrated 100 years of service in July.

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Regional Art Galleries and the work of Margaret Olley

August 8, 2024

The Hon Aileen MacDonald OAM MLC today paid tribute in the NSW Parliament to the treasure trove of cultural and historic significance of regional art galleries.

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NSW North, Maitland, And Port Stephens SES Volunteers Celebrated This WOW Day

May 21, 2024

Residents of NSW Country North, Maitland and Port Stephens are encouraged to wear something orange this Wednesday 22 May, to support and celebrate our local SES Volunteers.

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Nominations Open for the 2024 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government

May 15, 2024

Nominations are officially open for the 2024 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government, celebrating the exceptional achievements and contributions of women within councils across New South Wales (NSW).

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Parliamentary Friends of Empowering Older Women

May 15, 2024

The Hon Aileen MacDonald OAM MLC is proud to have launched the Parliamentary Friends of Empowering Older Women at the NSW Parliament.

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Get Moving This Walk Safely To School Day

May 9, 2024

Parents and students across Northern NSW are encouraged to join in on Walk Safely to School Day this Friday 10 May.

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Spit Hoods

February 9, 2024

The Hon Aileen MacDonald OAM MLC has condemned the use of ‘spit hoods’ for people, particularly young people, in custody.

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Aileen is an experienced regional small business operator and community advocate.