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Community Hopeful for Action on North Townsville Road Upgrade Under New Government
Thursday, 21 Nov, 2024
Local and state government representatives and community members have united to call on the LNP government to prioritise the long-overdue North Townsville Road, North Shore Boulevard to Ingham Road safety and capacity planning upgrade project. With the first State parliamentary sitting under the new government set to begin next week, local representatives and residents are […]
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Katter farewells Press Gallery icon – “Bowers’ magic to be missed”
Thursday, 21 Nov, 2024
KAP Federal Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter, has extended congratulations to Mike Bowers as he concludes his distinguished tenure with The Guardian. “Mike has constantly put shoulder to the wheel in the Press Gallery in Canberra, capturing the spirit, drama, and occasional absurdity of Australian politics with an unerring eye,” Mr Katter said. Reflecting on Bowers' knack […]
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Coalition “anti-bush” after opposing NBN guarantee
Wednesday, 20 Nov, 2024
In Parliament today, KAP Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter put forward a Bill to require all Australians to have continued fair and equitable access to the NBN. Although the crossbench came out in full support, the Government opposed his legislation. Infinitely worse, the Liberals and National Party abstained from voting altogether. "The Coalition don't […]
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Telstra Macro Tower Completed at Forrest Beach
Wednesday, 20 Nov, 2024
After years of persistent advocacy, Forrest Beach residents can finally celebrate the completion of the much-needed Telstra macro tower, providing improved connectivity to the Forrest Beach community on the coast from Ingham. Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto, who has fought for this project alongside Federal Member for Kennedy, Bob […]
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Katter says keeping cash is everyone’s business
Monday, 18 Nov, 2024
KENNEDY Federal MP Bob Katter has applauded the Government’s announcement to mandate cash, which means businesses will be legally required to accept cash and coins when selling essential goods, including fuel and groceries. At a press conference in Canberra today, Mr Katter was flanked by crossbench colleague and Member for Mayo, Rebekha Sharkie, as well […]
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Keith Ballard: Celebrating Mt Isa racing legend’s last laps this weekend
Sunday, 17 Nov, 2024
KEITH Ballard, based in Mt Isa, is the oldest active jockey in Australia – and this weekend, he will take the reins for the last time before he retires from professional racing. At 71 years of age, Mr Ballard has competed in almost 10,000 races in a career spanning 55 years. When reflecting on the […]
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