Independent cinema Bigscreen Cinema in Hervey Bay will receive a funding boost as part of the of the Coalition Government’s $20 million Supporting Cinemas’ Retention Endurance and Enhancement of Neighbourhoods (SCREEN) Fund.

Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt has called on exporters in Hinkler to nominate for the Australian Export Awards to be recognised for the outstanding contribution they are making to business and the community.

Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt says the Queensland State Labor Government’s Budget has ignored the needs of regional Queenslanders, once again.

Three intersections in the Hinkler electorate will receive a major road safety boost with the Australian Government announcing it will invest $658,000 from the 2021–22 Black Spot Program.

A 10-day festival celebrating fresh produce, local beverages and our culinary community will kick off in Bundaberg today.

Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt said a much-needed safety upgrade at a notorious intersection in Hervey Bay can start as soon as the Queensland State Labor Government makes it a priority.

Students at high schools across the Hinkler electorate will learn filmmaking and screen production from an Academy Award winning cinematographer in workshops coming to the region.

Applications are open now for a funding program which helps local communities feel safer from violence and harassment and anti-social behaviour.

Three men’s sheds in the Hinkler electorate will receive funding to support the health of men and boys in the latest round of grant funding of the National Shed Development Programme.

Mr CONAGHAN: My question is to the Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia. Will the minister inform the House about how the Morrison-McCormack government’s actions in securing our strong mineral export markets are setting the foundation for our continued economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by creating a safer and more secure Australia? And is the minister aware of any alternative approaches?