Hinkler veterans and war widows will undertake a series of bus trips, aimed at reducing social isolation, with Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt today announcing funding for two local organisations.
Mr Pitt said the Extremely Disabled War Veterans of Australia, Central and North...
Residents and visitors to the region can now listen to stories about Bundaberg’s fascinating history following the installation of new interactive audio signs.
Under projects funded by the Australian Government’s ‘Your Community Heritage’ program, audio signs are being placed at six local...
Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion and Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt have today visited local hospitals and schools to hear about some of the work that is being done to improve health and education outcomes for indigenous Australians.
Major works are underway to get the Port of Bundaberg fully up and running following the devastating floods of January 2013.
In Bundaberg today, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss announced that required rock wall works will be...
Agriculture Minister hears first hand from Hinkler farmers
Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce and Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt today met with industry bodies to discuss the issues that are important to local farmers.
Mr Joyce and Mr Pitt met with representatives from Isis Canegrowers, Bundaberg Canegrowers and Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable...
Government delivering on employment election commitments
Assistant Minister for Employment Luke Hartsuyker and Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt have met with key stakeholders in the Bundaberg community to discuss how the Government is taking action to get more people into work.
During today’s visit to local Job Services Australia Provider, ...
Pitt announces $1.5 million for Trades Skills Centres
Stronger links will be forged between local schools and potential employers, with Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt announcing almost $1.5 million for two new Trades Skills Centres.
Mr Pitt said the Burnett Youth Learning Centre would receive about $447,000 to purchase equipment needed for...
Cancer patients living in the Wide Bay-Burnett region will have better access to world-class treatment and therapy with the opening of a new $11.3 million Oncology Centre in Bundaberg.
The Federal Minister for Health Peter Dutton officially opened the new facility today.
$1.7million to help Hinkler residents live at home for longer
Elderly and disabled Hinkler residents will get extra support to remain in their home for longer, thanks to a boost in Federal Government funding for six service providers.
Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt today announced $1.77 million for local Home and Community Care (HACC)...