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by Maryann Jenkins
Called the most marginal federal seat in the country , Macquarie was always going to be a close race between twoparty preferred candidates Susan Templeman ( Labor ) and Sarah Richards ( Liberal ).
At the time of going to print , the final vote count wasn ’ t available as postal votes were still being returned . Of those votes recorded by the AEC from the polling booths , the margin between the two women was at 13,128 – 57.7 % Templeman and 42.3 % Richards ( as at 25 May ).
“ However , it is looking like a swing to Labor of around 7.5 % on a two-candidate preferred basis ,” Ms Templeman told the Independent .
Of note , The Greens polled consistently with Tony Hickey recording a + 0.07 % swing while Tony Pettitt , of Pauline Hanson ’ s One Nation Party , recorded a + 5.00 % swing in this seat . See the latest results at tallyroom . aec . gov . au .
Ms Templeman said she was very thankful to the people of Macquarie for “ putting their trust in me to represent them for a third term and I am very excited to be part of an Albanese Government ”.
“ It ’ s been a particularly difficult two years for residents of our region , with fires , floods and COVID , and I think this result reflects the consistent work of the team that supports me to serve the community throughout that time .”
Susan Templeman all smiles after celebrating a landslide Labor win at the federal election .

Clarendon station $ 6m upgrade begins by Maryann Jenkins

Hawkesbury MP Robyn Preston is impressed by the $ 6 million works being undertaken to widen platforms , improve accessibility , safety and parking at Clarendon railway station .
Speaking at the announcement , Ms Preston said the upgrades and modifications to the two platforms and immediate surrounds will enable people with limited mobility , prams or carrying luggage easier access through the station , as well as more comfortable facilities whilst waiting on the platform .
Customer service attendant Vijay Goyal walked Ms Preston through the upgrade sites as well as the special TfNSW app that allows station staff to internally share information of where wheelchair passengers board trains and at what time they will arrive at their destinations , so attendants can assist them getting on and off .
Mr Goyal said this eliminates miscommunication problems that can be caused by handwritten notes or phone calls .
Habib Daher ( TfNSW project manager ) and Waffe El-hadi ( Arenco project manager ) were on hand to list the schedule of works .
“ This upgrade will include two new accessible parking spaces on Racecourse Road , upgrades to footpaths and ramps , new seating with
Now Ms Templeman will be working in government , not in opposition . When asked what we can expect from now on she said :
“ I intend to continue doing what I ’ ve always done - rolling up my sleeves to achieve what our community needs and deserves , regardless of whether people voted for me or not ,” Ms Templeman said .
“ I ’ ve done that for six years while Labor was in opposition , and I intend to continue in government .
“ Of course , being in government means being able to fund commitments , and I ’ m looking forward to delivering things like $ 4.5 million for our local Rural Fire Service ( RFS ) brigades and State Emergency Service ( SES ) volunteers , funding for road upgrades , and an MRI licence for Hawkesbury Hospital ...
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Clarendon station is getting $ 6m of improvement works : pictured ( l-r ) Habib Daher ( TfNSW ), Vijay Goyal ( TfNSW ), Robyn Preston and Waffe El-hadi Arenco project manager .
widened platforms around boarding assistance zones ,” Ms Preston said .
Clarendon , which is the transfer point for thousands of people to the annual Hawkesbury Show , special events at Hawkesbury Racecourse and Hawkesbury showgrounds , will feature a new family accessible amenity and a refurbished ambulant toilet on the northern platform .
“ The station will also receive improved safety features including additional CCTV , lighting , refreshed tactile ground paving and upgraded wayfinding signage ,” Ms Preston said .
Arenco constructions is carrying out the work , which is expected to be completed in September 2022 , with the station remaining fully operational during this time .
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