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Grants program to help in bat wars
Thursday, 1 Apr, 2021
A STATE government grants program could help Hinchinbrook Shire Council continue its fight to keep flying foxes out of Ingham, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said he was pleased the Department of Environment and Science announced they would provide $2 million over the next four years (2021-2024) to assist local governments in Queensland to mitigate […]
Read moreForrest Beach gets a Wingman
Thursday, 1 Apr, 2021
A SAVVY investment by a national brewing company is turning heads at one of the Hinchinbrook’s beachside destinations. Wingman Beer is pushing ahead with upgrades to Forrest Beach Hotel and resort as part of its Phase One expansion plans in Queensland. “The physical upgrades to the resort are the natural first steps, and we’re setting our focus […]
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Grants Program to Help In Bat Wars
Thursday, 1 Apr, 2021
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Read moreMinister dodges question on road upgrade
Wednesday, 31 Mar, 2021
THE State Labor Government has refused to commit to upgrading a flood-prone section of the Bruce Highway after a pointed question from Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto in parliament last week. Mr Dametto used his Question Without Notice to ask Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey whether he would commit to using $40 million in Federal funding to improve the Gairloch Washaway in order […]
Read moreLevel crossings to finally be upgraded
Wednesday, 31 Mar, 2021
A THREE-year-battle by Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto to get two level crossings in Cardwell upgraded appears to finally be over as Queensland Rail start works in April. Upgrade works will start on warning signals at the Brasenose Street and Liverpool Street level crossings in Cardwell following years of delays due to design issues going as far back as 2018. “The funding […]
Read moreDametto ditches hair for fundraiser
Monday, 29 Mar, 2021
HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto is sporting a slick new look after deciding to part with his hair in support of a fundraiser for cancer patients. Mr Dametto said he was inspired by organiser Serenella Fava’s brave decision to shave her hair at Lucinda Point Hotel last Saturday night. “It was such a selfless act by Serenella in wanting to raise money to […]
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