VOTERS expecting to be wooed by the major parties before September could be sorely disappointed, with Opposition Leader Tony Abbott failing to promise any election sweeteners for the Gilmore electorate.
OPPOSITION Leader Tony Abbott bypassed the Throsby electorate during his visit to the Illawarra and Shoalhaven last week but believes the former is prospective political territory for the Coalition.
THROSBY MP Stephen Jones has ended months of speculation after being officially endorsed as Labor's candidate for the seat, easily winning preselection last Saturday.
REQUIRING annual costs of $600,000 and with no state or federal government support, the Bendigo Bank Aerial Patrol relies on sponsorship and community assistance to stay in the air.