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CopperString connected wind farm approval sparks call for community royalties
Friday, 10 Jan, 2025
KAP Federal Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter has cautiously welcomed the news of the Prairie Wind Farm gaining EPBC (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation) approval, noting that its progress and alignment with North Queensland’s CopperString 2.0 will carry with it growth and ongoing investment with the mid-west communities. He said that while his primary goal […]
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PMs flying visit to Isa shines light on North West’s vital role
Wednesday, 8 Jan, 2025
KAP Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter has welcomed Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese and Minister for Infrastructure, Catherine King to Mount Isa today, saying that their brief stop-over enroute to the Northern Territory is a recognition of the North West’s vital contribution to the country. “Albo’s visits to the North West are really starting to […]
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Concerns remain on youth crime rates
Tuesday, 7 Jan, 2025
A series of shocking ram raids earlier this week has once again thrust Townsville’s youth crime crisis into the spotlight. A stolen vehicle was used to target multiple businesses across the region, leaving significant damage and a community growing weary of political promises. Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto said […]
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Katter praises RACQ for Bruce Highway funding win but remains cautious on rollout
Monday, 6 Jan, 2025
KENNEDY MP Bob Katter has congratulated the RACQ and other road users for their tremendous advocacy in cementing today’s Australian Government's announcement of an additional $7.2 billion to upgrade and enhance the 1,673 kilometres–long Bruce Highway in Queensland. The announcement made by the federal Minister for Infrastructure, Catherine King, only days after the launch of the […]
Read moreChristmas Message from Nick Dametto MP
Thursday, 19 Dec, 2024
Hinchinbrook, with Christmas just around the corner I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the good things that we all have in our lives. I believe Christmas is a time to come together and celebrate the blessings of family, friendship and neighbours. It’s the season for us all to share in the joy, […]
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Lazy miner, global commodity trader, holding Queensland to ransom
Friday, 13 Dec, 2024
There is no greater issue facing Mount Isa and the North West than the planned closure of Glencore’s Mount Isa copper mine, Katter’s Australian Part (KAP) Leader and Member for Traeger, Robbie Katter said. The planned closure will have a monumental impact on Mount Isa, facing the loss of 1,200 jobs. “1,200 jobs lost is […]
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