Dametto calls for end to govt department ‘paternalism’

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has demanded the State’s bureaucracy “stop looking for excuses and start being proactive” in advancing key projects that would transform the region. Echoing Hinchinbrook Mayor Ramon Jayo’s withering attack on ongoing state-government inaction toward all-tidal marine access at Dungeness and Forrest Beach, Mr Dametto said residents had every right to be […] READ MORE

Gian-Mario celebrates milestone in style

AN icon of the Herbert River District has been recognised for almost 60 years of service to the local community. Trebonne Mobilgas Service Centre founder Gian-Mario Deambrogio was joined by friends, family and colleagues for his 80th birthday party last Thursday, before being surprised with certificates recognising 57 years of service by Hinchinbrook MP Nick […] READ MORE

Dametto forces Labor to make dialysis commitment

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has forced the hand of State Labor to commit funds for a renal dialysis treatment space at Ingham Hospital, if they are elected to government. Mr Dametto is now challenging the LNP to match the funding commitment before the State election. “While it is disappointing it took Labor until campaign mode […] READ MORE

Dametto calls to fast-track Burdell ambo station

CONSTRUCTION of a proposed ambulance station at Burdell must be fast-tracked in order to meet the needs of Townsville’s growing northern suburbs population, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said he understood land adjacent to Northshore Car Wash on Galax Entrance had already been acquired by the State Government and ear tagged for a […] READ MORE

Labor abandons ‘drowning’ farmers

THE failure of the State Labor Government to implement a bold proposal that would see water charges slashed for irrigators is likely to cost them the election, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said “the clock was ticking” for Labor to throw the agricultural sector a life raft as the State election fast approached. […] READ MORE

Dametto’s priority checklist to form govt

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has detailed his list of commitments set to deliver growth for the electorate as Queensland faces a likely hung parliament after this year’s election. Mr Dametto said both major parties had neglected Hinchinbrook for far too long and would need to work “extremely hard” to gain his support if Katter’s Australian […] READ MORE

KAP demands Federal funding for Sewage Treatment Plant

Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has joined forces with Kennedy MP Bob Katter to demand the Federal Government match State funding for Port Hinchinbrook’s new Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) in order to prevent ratepayers being slugged thousands for a basic service. Following a Cassowary Coast Regional Council media release last Friday that revealed the estimated total […] READ MORE

Labor overlooks Ingham in health funding windfall

VITAL upgrades to Ingham Hospital have been left out of a major funding announcement by the State Labor Government after they announced $25 million for Townsville Hospital. Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto said he was “extremely disappointed” the government had overlooked Ingham in announcing $17 million to build a “hybrid theatre” at Townsville Hospital, $4 million […] READ MORE

Dametto leads Ingham debate

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has laid out a comprehensive plan for the electorate after putting in another solid performance at the second debate of his campaign. Following a strong start in his online debate on Wednesday night hosted by the Townsville Bulletin, Mr Dametto answered the tough questions once more in the Hinchinbrook Chamber of […] READ MORE

Minister fails to recognise fallen officers

POLICE Minister Mark Ryan has failed to provide certainty to families of police officers who have died by suicide after he did not respond to a parliamentary e-petition in time before parliament dissolved. The petition, which was started by local resident Steven Isles and sponsored by Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto, called on the House to […] READ MORE