By Greg Davis, Area Manager, Companion Credit Union – originally posted on www.werearelistening.com.au
This is a question I am asked quite frequently. The answer really rests with the person asking the question, but before they answer the question they should consider the following:-
• Have you considered a weekly budget for when you purchase your first home?
• What weekly loan repayments can you afford?
• How much can you borrow now? – A visit to your local financial institution will determine this.
• Have you saved a Deposit? – Did you know that the First Home Owners Grant can be used with your deposit? Ask your Financial Institution how.
• What is available by way of assistance from the Federal Government eg the First Home Owners Grant. The State Government may also have incentives for first home buyers?
Source: Hunter Water Corporation
The draft H250 Plan outlines how Hunter Water proposes to meet the water supply needs of the Lower Hunter in a sustainable way over the next 50 years. The draft Plan replaces the Integrated Water Resource Plan released in 2003.
In November 2006 the State Government announced a $342 million plan to secure the water future for the Lower Hunter and the Central Coast regions. This plan included the proposed Tillegra Dam, planned for the upper reaches of the Williams River, along with the Kooragang Industrial Water Scheme (a major recycling project) and increased pumping capacity from the Williams River during flood flows.
Source: National Rugby League
By Todd Balym – AAP
Brisbane hooker Michael Ennis made a triumphant return to Newcastle, starring in the Broncos 34-22 NRL victory over the Knights to help his side jump to the top of the NRL table.
Ennis scored two tries and booted seven goals for a personal haul of 22 points, his goalkicking the difference as both sides finished with five tries.</strong>
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Be amazed + be Amused!
Ladies & Gentleman! Come one, come all! Once again, the best and most bizarre street acts from all around the world gather in Newcastle for the 4th annual Street Performers festival.
Now in its 4th year, the Street Performers Festival takes over the streets for four days in March. Get yourself into town, and let the festival take you over!
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