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KAP Launches Petition to Save the Savannahlander Rail Journey
Thursday, 26 Jun, 2025
State Members for Hill Shane Knuth and Traeger Robbie Katter, have today launched a petition calling on the Queensland Government to urgently approve funding for critical repairs on the iconic Savannahlander rail line, which is currently under threat due to damage to key infrastructure. The Savannahlander, which runs from Cairns to Forsayth, is one of Australia’s […]
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Townsville North Abandoned as Vital Road Project Wiped from Budget
Wednesday, 25 Jun, 2025
Katter’s Australian Party MP for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto, has slammed the Queensland Government for failing to include the long-awaited North Townsville Road (Woolcock Street) Mount Low to Deeragun road upgrade in this year’s State Budget. Mr Dametto said this revelation would infuriate residents and daily commuters of Townsville’s northern suburbs. “Millions of taxpayer […]
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Port Hinchinbrook Progress a Silent Win in State Budget
Wednesday, 25 Jun, 2025
Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has cautiously welcomed today’s Queensland State Budget, saying while it wasn’t all glitz and glamour, the standout was undoubtedly the inclusion of Port Hinchinbrook. Mr Dametto noted that while Port Hinchinbrook was mentioned, the budget papers were silent on monetary details, a move he understands given the […]
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Katter demands increased defence spending in the north: “We’re unlikely to be fighting penguins in Antarctica… the threat is in the north”
Tuesday, 24 Jun, 2025
KENNEDY MP Bob Katter has warned that Australia is ill-equipped to go to war, with the majority of defence assets concentrated in the southern portion of the country. The time is now to secure Australia's strategic defence ports. As recently as late last week, Mr Katter held discussions with the Deputy Prime Minister, making representations […]
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Hinchinbrook’s Coastal Lifestyle Gets a Lift from State Budget
Tuesday, 24 Jun, 2025
Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has welcomed several small but necessary projects for the Hinchinbrook electorate included in this year’s State Budget. While not major funding announcements, the projects will directly improve the liveability and recreational appeal of key coastal communities. Among the wins are: $200,000 for shade cover installation at the Taylors Beach playground. $200,000 […]
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Katter Slams Divisive and Dysfunctional School Charter Flights
Thursday, 19 Jun, 2025
Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Leader and Member for Traeger, Robbie Katter has condemned the new school charter flight arrangement as a system that fosters division and fails to meet the needs of remote communities. Mr Katter said the model – which restricts access to government-funded flights to only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students […]
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