JULY 16, 2018: THREE organisations in the region will receive funding of between $30,000 and $50,000 to undertake work to improve their natural environment under the Liberal National Government’s Landcare Program. Congratulations go to Fauna Rescue Whitsundays, Whitsunday Catchment Landcare and Pioneer Catchment & Landcare Group who will receive funding…
JULY 13, 2018: IT was a pleasure to attend the official opening of the Mackay Football Park in a move which will support the 'beautiful game' in our city. The Liberal National Government contributed $350,000 towards the upgrade of fields and lighting, which followed on from an earlier Federal contribution…
JULY 12, 2018: The Liberal National Government’s support for the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture has continued through funding for NAIDOC Week celebrations being held in the region this week. Nine organisations across the electorate of Dawson have benefitted from the Liberal National Government’s 2018…
TO MARK the 100th anniversary of two key victories during the First World War, the Royal Australian Mint has released commemorative coins recognising the battles of Villers-Bretonneux and Amiens on the Western Front. The Villers-Bretonneux and Amiens 50 cent collector coins pay tribute to the soldiers…
THE Sugar Code of Conduct was introduced in 2017 to regulate the conduct of growers, millers and marketers. A review is now under way to ensure the code is providing certainty and stability for the sugar industry. There is a range of views on what impact…