On April 25 I encourage you to reflect on the sacrifice of those who have served our nation. Anzac Day 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the last year of the First World War, and on this day we pay tribute to the more than 50,000…
APRIL 18, 2018: THOSE most at risk of getting sick during this year’s flu season can now access a free influenza vaccine, under the Federal Government’s National Immunisation Program. 2017 had the highest influenza activity in Australia in almost a decade, mirroring a global trend, with more…
APRIL 16, 2018: The Liberal National Government will drastically reduce the cost of a life-saving new medicine, which uses a patient’s own immune system to track down and destroy cancer cells. From May 1, classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients will no longer pay more than $200,000 per…
APRIL 11, 2018: Another construction milestone has been reached on the Mackay Ring Road project with work starting on the Peak Downs Highway overpass. This overpass, the largest of the 13 bridges and overpasses included in the 11.3-kilometre project, will be one of the main access points…
APRIL 6, 2018: Congratulations go to two of our men's sheds today who have scored funding under the National Shed Development Programme. The Cungulla Men’s Shed south of Townsville has been awarded a grant of $4990, and the Iona West Men's Shed in West Mackay has been awarded $4,343.…