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Resignation of CEO might finally allow for CopperString
Wednesday, 6 Aug, 2025
KATTER’S Australian Party Federal MP Bob Katter has welcomed the resignation of Powerlink’s CEO Paul Simshauser. Particularly if it means that somebody might actually take the bull by the horns and build the vital CopperString electricity link between Townsville and Mount Isa. “Two and a half years after the CopperString decision was approved – and […]
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Katter pays tribute: “Queensland’s greatest titan has fallen”
Tuesday, 5 Aug, 2025
KENNEDY MP Bob Katter has paid an emotional tribute following the passing of Sir Leo Hielscher, describing the former Under Treasurer and architect of Queensland’s modern economy as a “giant of history” and “one of the greatest builders this state has ever known.” “Queensland’s greatest titan has fallen,” Mr Katter said. “Sir Leo Hielscher – and […]
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Vale Sir Leo Hielscher – A Giant of Queensland Nation-Building
Tuesday, 5 Aug, 2025
Today Queensland has lost one of its true giants, Sir Leo Hielscher. His passing marks the end of an era, but his legacy will endure in steel, concrete, and in the lives of millions of Queenslanders who continue to benefit from his foresight and conviction. I thought I knew a fair bit about Sir Leo, […]
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North West and Townsville delegation to Canberra: Save Australia’s Copper!
Friday, 1 Aug, 2025
“I’m not going to leave any stone unturned in the pursuit of keeping Australia’s Mount Isa Copper Smelter operating!” the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Leader and Member for Traeger has said from a chilly Canberra. “Here we are, with the copper smelter; if it falls, it’s a house of cards – the fertiliser plant, the […]
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KNUTH SLAMS PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE FOR CROCODILE CONTROL BILL REJECTION
Monday, 28 Jul, 2025
“Signs and slogans won’t stop croc attacks.” Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MP for Hill, Shane Knuth, has unleashed a scathing attack on the Health, Environment and Innovation Committees decision to reject the Crocodile Control and Conservation Bill 2025, labelling it an insult to the people of North Queensland. The committee’s primary recommendations, to put up more […]
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OPINION | Queensland’s Missing Children
Thursday, 24 Jul, 2025
As the Commission of Inquiry into Queensland’s child safety system kicks off, we are already seeing signs that the system needs a complete overhaul. There are currently 12,705 children in the care of the Department of Child Safety, the problem being they have no idea where 780 of those children are. These children have […]
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