I’m Rebekha Sharkie, your independent voice for Mayo.

I’ve lived here for decades – it’s where I raised my children and where my husband runs a small construction business. When I speak in Canberra, I speak as your neighbour.

I work every day to make sure Mayo’s voice is heard on the issues that matter most to our community.

South Australia’s harmful algal bloom

This ongoing environmental crisis is hurting SA. Since being first identified in March, the bloom has continued through the winter and as temperatures heat up, I am concerned about the ongoing effects.

We’ve seen a devastating impact on marine life. The health of some residents has been adversely affected. Local businesses are feeling the financial consequences. Many coastal communities are doing it tough.

I welcome the more than $100 million in financial support from the State and Federal Governments for the environment, science, industry, business and local communities.

I want to remind everyone, that there are many areas of our coast that remain unaffected.  As the bloom continues, I encourage people to head to our coastal towns and support them as much as possible.

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Regional health is important! Australia needs more GPs, especially in our regions. General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) is forecasting a shortage of 10,000 GPs. I've been talking with them about training, placements and attracting doctors to regional communities. So much more needs to be done!
PS Happy 25th Birthday to GPRA
📸 Some incredible early career doctors (2025)
📸 SA Health Minister The Hon. Chris Picton MP, GPRA Pres. Dr Chris Dickie, GP Students Network National Chair Ms Kei Hsieh, Pre-vocational doctor and future GP Dr Rohan Nitchingham, GP Dr Kim Omond. (2025)
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Engaged and enthusiastic Year 5 and 6 students at Aldgate Primary School held an impressive mock parliament today, introducing and voting on a bill to ban homework.
These civics and citizenship lessons are so important for our young people and the future of our democracy.
Special thanks to the School's "Prime Minister" Jemima and deputy Hamish. Not surprisingly, the vote went in favour of banning homework!
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3 days ago
February is Ovarian

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - a month to raise awareness, advocate and put a spotlight on the most lethal women’s cancer in Australia. I recently met Ann, diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 64 and considered lucky to have passed the five-year survival rate. Ovarian cancer is underfunded and under-researched. Women deserve an early detection test to improve outcomes. Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF)
#OCAM2026 #StrongerTogether
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