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Ball is in the court of Premier, Prime Minister – Smelter must not close: Katter
Thursday, 3 Jul, 2025
“Australia is about to walk away from the critical minerals boom,” the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Leader and Member for Traeger has said. “Foreign ministers are talking about China’s dominance and determination to break the world’s critical mineral market, yet we’re watching the ‘close’ sign being prepared to be nailed to the door of our […]
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Reserve gas policy welcome, but Mount Isa/Cloncurry still on the brink
Wednesday, 2 Jul, 2025
KENNEDY MP Bob Katter has applauded the news that the Albanese Government has taken serious steps to see a gas reservation policy (RRP) on the east coast of Australia, but issued a stark warning that the detail of the plan will determine whether Mount Isa and North West Minerals Province survive or collapse. "A devil […]
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OPINION | Overcrowded, Understaffed and Out of Ideas
Monday, 30 Jun, 2025
The Townsville Bulletin’s article on June 30, “Youth jails face strain over funds”, could not be more accurate. Our youth detention system is buckling under the pressure. The government’s “adult crime, adult time” laws were always going to put more young offenders behind bars, that was the point but there has been no plan implemented […]
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Positive Steps in the Budget but Dametto Pushes for More
Friday, 27 Jun, 2025
The 2025-26 State Budget has delivered some welcome progress for the Hinchinbrook electorate, with practical funding outcomes for several projects. In the LNP’s first budget since taking office, there was a big focus on the delivery of election commitments. The Brisbane Olympics, First Home Buyers and those who rely on the State’s Health Service […]
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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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