Nominate your local war memorial for national register
Communities in the region are being encouraged to contribute to the Australian War Memorial initiative Places of Pride— an online national register of war memorials which will record the locations and images of every publicly accessible memorial in Australia.
A $319,622 grant as part of the Indigenous Business Sector Strategy has allowed a local firm to increase its economic opportunities, as well as offer training for Indigenous youth.
Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt said the investment allowed local Indigenous firm...
The Liberal and Nationals’ Government has today announced the Bundaberg and Hervey Bay region will pilot a Regional Deal, with the Government committed to working with state and local governments to identify regional development opportunities.
Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt MP said Morrison Government funding to increase the number of students at the University of the Sunshine Coast would be a major boost for local students and the Hervey Bay economy.
Mr Pitt said the Morrison Government was providing an...
$2.7 million to help local seniors live at home for longer
The Morrison Government will invest an additional $2.7 million to support senior Australians in the Hinkler and Wide Bay regions to remain living independently in their own homes.
The funding boost will help 10 home support providers extend their local services and is part...
Wage subsidy to encourage employers to hire more apprentices
A $60 million wage subsidy trial to encourage employers in regional communities to hire more apprentices has been welcomed by Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt.
“While today’s announcement is fantastic news for both employers and young people looking to start an...
Coalition MPs from the key sugar-growing regions of Queensland want to take the chop to India’s subsidised sugar, and they’re calling on the Trade Minister to act immediately in seeking World Trade Organisation intervention.
The sugar-block, consisting of Queensland MPs Warren Entsch,...
Mr PITT: It's always a pleasure to follow the member for Scullin. Whilst I don't agree with his proposition, it's very, very clear that the proof of the pudding is in the eating. If you want to look at the economic strategy which is being delivered by the coalition, you need only look at the...
