Motorsport precinct abandoned by major parties

ONE week out from the Townsville 400 Supercars race, Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has given both major political parties a rev up for failing to fully back a game-changing motorsport precinct west of Townsville. Motorsport body Drive It NQ’s $23.3 million proposal for an all-in-one facility at Calcium still needs a further $18.3 million in […] READ MORE

Dametto helps residents ditch plastic

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto is urging local residents to ditch plastic as retailers across Queensland phase out single-use shopping bags. Fresh after a busy stint in parliament, the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MP hit the pavement at shopping centres last week to mingle with constituents and hand out free reusable bags. “I always look forward […] READ MORE

Labor’s budget fails to rev up North

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has labelled this year’s State Budget a missed opportunity after major infrastructure projects were once again neglected in North Queensland. “This is undoubtedly at its core a Labor budget that delivers on their election promises to deliver record spending in the health and education sectors,” the Katter’s Australian Party MP said. […] READ MORE

Stellar support for relocation sentencing at forum

NORTH Queensland residents fed up with youth crime have given a ringing endorsement for relocation sentencing during an engaging forum held in Townsville on Thursday night. The Relocation Sentencing Forum saw residents from across the region, including Ingham, Townsville and Charters Towers, hear from an experienced panel about how the Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) policy would […] READ MORE

Forum offers real solution to crime crisis

SOLUTIONS, not grievances, will be the focus of a forum tomorrow aimed at addressing the youth crime crisis in North Queensland. To be chaired by Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto, the Relocation Sentencing Forum will feature a diverse and experienced line up of panellists discussing Katter’s Australian Party’s (KAP’s) youth relocation sentencing policy. Mr Dametto said […] READ MORE

Dredge refusal puts lives at risk: Dametto

FURIOUS Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto is ropeable with the State Labor Government for abandoning Cardwell and putting lives at risk after yet another refusal to dredge One Mile Creek. Mr Dametto, who on behalf Cardwell residents tabled a petition in parliament back in March with 1355 signatures calling on the State to dredge One Mile […] READ MORE

Support grows for relocation sentencing

A LOCAL business leader and store owner believe Katter’s Australian Party’s (KAP’s) youth relocation sentencing policy is worth consideration in trying to solve the region’s crime crisis. Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism president Rachael Coco and Heaven Scent Flowers & Gifts owner Gail Guandalini said all options should be on the table when […] READ MORE

Local forum to tackle youth crime

RESIDENTS craving a real solution to stopping the plague of youth crime engulfing North Queensland are being urged to attend an innovative forum in Townsville next Thursday. To be chaired by Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto, the Relocation Sentencing Forum will feature an experienced and engaging panel comprising of Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter, Palm […] READ MORE

Office meet and greet a roaring success

DOZENS of locals were able to press the flesh with Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto after he threw open the doors to his Ingham electorate office for a meet and greet event last Friday. The Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MP was joined by colleagues Bob Katter, the Federal Member for Kennedy, and Hill MP Shane Knuth […] READ MORE

Another bank turns its back on Ingham

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto says it’s clear Ingham is being abandoned by the major banks after Suncorp confirmed it would be closing its local branch this August. In what is a low blow for customers and bank staff, the Katter’s Australian Party MP said he was gutted by the decision, which comes shortly after ANZ […] READ MORE