Work will start this month on upgrades to bridges over the Little River north of Dimbulah and Routh Creek near Georgetown, bolstering heavy vehicle access along the Gulf Developmental Road.
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government will commit an additional $3 million to complete the final stage of the Charleston Dam project in Far North Queensland.
The Morrison Government is moving forward with important works for the development of the Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative (ASMTI) facility, announcing the shortlist of managing contractors competing for the $800 million contract for facilities at the new training area located near Greenvale in North Queensland.
A host of volunteer and community groups in North and Far North Queensland will benefit from funding boosts provided by the Morrison Government.
North Queensland-based Senator Susan McDonald has congratulated the Boulia Golf Club on winning $60,000 in funding from the Morrison Government to complete upgrades under the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewalâs Tackling Tough Times Together Program.
The Morrison Government has responded to calls for assistance by councils in North and North West Queensland by committing more than $70 million for road and community projects to support local jobs and businesses and boost local economies struggling under the effects of COVID-19.
The Federal Government is investing more than $5 million â including nearly $200,000 in the federal electorate of Kennedy â to help equip farmers with new skills and knowledge to improve sustainability and their bottom line.
The more people who use this app, the sooner we can all get back to normality.
The Australian Government today launches the new voluntary coronavirus app, COVIDSafe, an important public health initiative to help keep you, your family and your community safe from further spread of coronavirus through early notification of possible exposure.
More infrastructure funding has reached regional and remote parts of Queensland impacted by the 2019 monsoon trough event.
A $25 million upgrade of the Landsborough Highway between Longreach and Winton is now complete, improving travel times and safety for motorists.
Queensland Senator, Susan McDonald, has hailed as a win for people power MSF Sugarâs decision to now supply Australian customers with molasses to help feed beef and dairy stock through winter.
Queensland Senator Susan McDonald and Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch say Thai-owned MSF Sugar has failed farmers in the North, after the company confirmed it will send most of the molasses it produces this year to Thailand.
Thanks to a significant investment from the Federal Government of up to an initial $165 million, Qantas and Virgin will operate a minimum domestic network servicing the most critical metropolitan and regional routes in Australia, with a heavy focus on Queensland routes.
The Morrison Government today launched the research and development phase of its world leading Reef Restoration and Adaptation science Program to help preserve and restore the Great Barrier Reef in the face of rising ocean temperatures and coral bleaching.
Queensland Senator Susan McDonald has slammed Coles for slashing its meat prices, fearing it could send graziers down the same path as dairy farmers.
Here is a Question & Answer document concerning the Mandatory Code of Conduct for commercial leases agreed to by the National Cabinet.
Please note that residential rental arrangements are covered by State Governments but there is a six month ban on evictions currently in place.
AN easy-to-read summary of the various measures being undertaken by the Morrison Government to help save lives and livelihoods during the coronavirus crisis.
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government is making temporary changes to visa arrangements to help farmers access the workforce they need to secure Australiaâs food and produce supply during COVID-19.
The changes allow those within the Pacific Labour Scheme, Seasonal Worker Program and working holiday makers to continue to work in agriculture and food processing until the coronavirus crisis has passed.
From Monday, the Federal Government will support child care providers to stay open, while also providing free child care for workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Senator Susan McDonald has angrily taken aim at fuel providers who refuse to pass on lower world oil prices to motorists in regional Queensland, calling on people to name and shame offenders.
We have acted decisively to address concerns about the hoarding and profiteering of essential goods, such as personal protective gear, disinfectants and other medical products and have introduced tough penalties for price gouging.
The Morrison Government will inject an extra $49.8 million into the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) program in the 2019-20 financial year, allowing exporters and tourism businesses to get additional reimbursements for costs incurred in marketing their products and services around the world.
Our Government has guaranteed the viability and capacity of the private hospital sector, in an agreement that will ensure over 30,000 hospital beds, and the sectorâs 105,000 skilled workforce, is available alongside the public hospital sector.
The Morrison Government will provide a historic wage subsidy to around 6 million workers who will receive a flat payment of $1,500 per fortnight through their employer, before tax.
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