Petition fights to protect feral pest management

THE management of feral pests which destroy farm crops and native wildlife could be hamstrung unless the agricultural and hunting industries fight back, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto has sponsored a parliamentary e-petition started by feral pig control business owner Sam Floss, which calls on the House to do all within its power […] READ MORE

Self-imposed curfew a sad sign of the times

A TOWNSVILLE mother’s self-imposed curfew of not driving around the city after 4:30pm because of crime is “absolutely horrifying”, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said he was shocked to read a report in local media which quoted Mel Houston after she witnessed a disturbing attack on Willows McDonald’s by youths on Monday night. […] READ MORE

Grants program to help in bat wars

A STATE government grants program could help Hinchinbrook Shire Council continue its fight to keep flying foxes out of Ingham, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said he was pleased the Department of Environment and Science announced they would provide $2 million over the next four years (2021-2024) to assist local governments in Queensland […] READ MORE

Level crossings to finally be upgraded

A THREE-year-battle by Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto to get two level crossings in Cardwell upgraded appears to finally be over as Queensland Rail start works in April. Upgrade works will start on warning signals at the Brasenose Street and Liverpool Street level crossings in Cardwell following years of delays due to design issues going as […] READ MORE

Minister dodges question on road upgrade

THE State Labor Government has refused to commit to upgrading a flood-prone section of the Bruce Highway after a pointed question from Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto in parliament last week. Mr Dametto used his Question Without Notice to ask Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey whether he would commit to using $40 million in […] READ MORE

Dametto ditches hair for fundraiser

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto is sporting a slick new look after deciding to part with his hair in support of a fundraiser for cancer patients. Mr Dametto said he was inspired by organiser Serenella Fava’s brave decision to shave her hair at Lucinda Point Hotel last Saturday night. “It was such a selfless act by […] READ MORE

Dametto fights for energy security

QUEENSLAND and Australia must secure its energy supply for future generations instead of selling everything off to the highest bidder, warns Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Speaking on Katter’s Australian Party leader Robbie Katter’s Private Member’s Motion on energy supply in parliament on Wednesday, Mr Dametto said successive State and Federal governments had failed their citizens […] READ MORE

Emergency accommodation needed for District

THE State Labor Government urgently needs to invest in temporary emergency accommodation to counteract an alarming shortage of rental properties in the Herbert River District, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said he was “dismayed” at the lack of emergency accommodation for local families who were in danger of becoming homeless as their current […] READ MORE

Regional hearings confirmed for Youth Justice Bill

NORTH Queenslanders will be able to have their say on the State Labor Government’s Youth Justice Bill after the Parliament’s Legal Affairs and Safety Committee confirmed regional hearings would be held this month. The move follows calls by Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto for regional hearings given the extent of the youth crime crisis facing the […] READ MORE

Council approves $6.3m for sewage plant

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has welcomed Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s decision to conditionally approve $6.3 million in State funding for a new Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at Port Hinchinbrook. Mr Dametto said he was “pleased” by the unanimous decision, with a motion to accept the funding led by Division 1 Councillor Barry Barnes. “This is […] READ MORE