Residents in Hinkler looking to build or substantially renovate their homes will be able to access a HomeBuilder grant beyond 31 December 2020 thanks to an extension to the popular program.
With more consumers wanting to know where their produce comes from, a new Federal funding round is available to enhance traceability.
The Australian Government has unlocked $7.7 million in federal funding to deliver a 1.9-kilometre link between Boundary Road and Kawungan Way in Hervey Bay.
Work has begun to construct a $7 million palliative care facility for terminally ill people in Hervey Bay.
Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt has slammed the sensational backflip by the Labor member elect for Hervey Bay who now claims he does not support the Hinkler Regional Deal.
The Hervey Bay Airport now has an improved runway and airfield lighting following the completion of a major upgrade funded by the Australian Government.
Applications are open now for scholarships of up to $5,000 for young Australians looking to upskill or retrain to secure work.
The Palaszczuk Governmentâs weasel words about restoring the yield at Paradise Dam are cold comfort for local growers, said Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt.
Local organisations who employ and support members of the veteran community, or veterans making a significant contribution to their workplace, are being encouraged to nominate for the 2021 Prime Ministerâs Veteransâ Employment Awards.
Menâs Sheds across Hinkler are encouraged to apply for funding as part of the newest round of the National Menâs Shed Development Programme (NDSP).
Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt said students from regional Australia, like Hinkler, would be the big beneficiaries of the Coalition Governmentâs higher education reforms, with more university places and more study support.
CQUniversity Australiaâs new Ag-Tech facility, opened today in Bargara, will deliver new and innovative agricultural technologies across the region under the Hinkler Regional Deal.
A plan to create jobs, rebuild the economy and secure Australiaâs future was unveiled in last nightâs Federal Budget.
Three projects across Hinkler will receive a share of more than $290 million in Australian Government funding under the latest rounds of the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP).
The Morrison-McCormack Government will inject $250 million into regional Australia, encouraging more Australians to travel and experience a home-grown holiday, boosting regional jobs and local economies.
Works have started on a jointly-funded $20.3 million upgrade of the Bruce Highway north of Childers, driving safety along the busy tourist and freight stretch and supporting a further 50 jobs for the region.
Work on a new pontoon and rock wall at Marine Rescue Hervey Bayâs base has been completed in
time for its new vessel Rescue 1 which is expected to arrive by the end of the year.
The Urangan Community Centre at the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens will undergo a substantial
expansion with a focus on wellness and wellbeing thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the Federal
Government.
The Queensland State Labor Government is intentionally delaying a multi-million project at the Port of Bundaberg which would attract more investment and jobs to the region.
A group of Federal Queensland MPs have expressed their concerns about a workforce shortage in the agriculture industry which could have a devastating impact on the sector.
The Morrison Government has today announced a $30,000 grant for the Taste Bundaberg Festival 2021 to boost domestic visitors and support the region.
A pilot study at Mon Repos Conservation Park will trial approaches to cooling turtle nesting beaches to restore the normal ratio of male and female hatchlings.
The Australian Government is continuing to support the health and wellbeing of men in Childers through a grant of $5,000 under the 20th funding round of the National Shed Development Programme.
The Bundaberg Recreation Precinct will receive a significant upgrade thanks to Australian Government funding to support community infrastructure and other drought-relief projects through the expanded Drought Communities Program.
A program aimed at getting teenagers with autism more active and involved in organised sport is part of a new initiative funded by the Federal Government.
The JobKeeper program and the Coronavirus Supplement have been extended to continue supporting affected businesses and households in the Hinkler electorate.
The Hervey Bay Airport is getting a facelift with work now underway on an 11-month project to refurbish the runway and improve the airfield lighting under the Hinkler Regional Deal.
A national campaign has been launched to support the recovery of Australiaâs small businesses by calling on all Australians to âGo Local Firstâ.
Construction on the long-awaited $21.7 million Boundary Road extension project will start early next year as part of the Hinkler Regional Deal.
Five ex-service organisations (ESOs) and other veteran groups in Hinkler â which provide advocacy services to veterans and their families â will share in more than $161,000 as part of the Governments Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants program.
