Cardwell dredging – show me the money

THE Federal Coalition Government has been called out over dragging the chain on a $1.5 million commitment to dredging Cardwell’s One Mile Creek. Cassowary Coast Regional Council may be subjected to a lengthy grant application process to access funding to dredge the waterway. Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto said local residents had every right to be […] READ MORE

Modern govt lacks Sir Joh’s vision

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has evoked the spirit of former Premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen by highlighting the consecutive failures of State and Federal Governments to deliver any vital nation-building infrastructure in Queensland over the past 30 years. “Sir Joh wasn’t perfect by any means, but you can’t deny that when it came to big ticket […] READ MORE

Minister presides over Cardwell rail fail

  A CRUCIAL piece of rail infrastructure in Cardwell is being left to rot because of bureaucratic incompetence, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto was furious that upgrades to the Brasenose Street level crossing, announced during the last term of parliament, were still not complete after local resident Ken Winkley first raised the issue […] READ MORE

Feds need to ramp up sugar market pressure

THE Federal Coalition Government should throw its weight behind a push by a key international trade group to stop India dumping millions of tonnes of subsidised sugar onto the world market, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto welcomed the efforts of the Global Alliance for Sugar Trade Reform and Liberalisation to use all available […] READ MORE

Parking for vision impaired a step closer

KATTER’S Australian Party MPs have welcomed a State Government Bill that will give Queensland’s vision-impaired community the right to apply for a disability parking permit. Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto said the government’s Transport Legislation Disability Parking and Other Matters Amendment Bill 2019 was effectively an endorsement of his own Transport Legislation (Disability Parking Permit Scheme) […] READ MORE

Father Damian celebrates 25 years

A POPULAR Ingham priest had a night to remember last Saturday as the local Catholic community celebrated 25 years of service for Father Damian McGrath. Hundreds of well-wishers attended the celebration at Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School for Fr Damian’s “Silver Jubilee”, marking the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. In his […] READ MORE

National Ag Day promotes good cause

A DAY celebrating agriculture will be used to promote a good local cause this Thursday when several local businesses and organisations join forces to help out the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QWCA). National Agriculture Day aims to highlight the immense contribution agriculture makes to Australia, with this year’s theme focused on reminding all Australians what […] READ MORE

Dametto lashes Fed Govt on insurance failure

THE FEDERAL Coalition Government deserves to be “hung, drawn and quartered” if they do not take real action soon on the insurance crisis facing North Queensland, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said he was furious the Federal government had decided to hold another “talk fest” about problems with the insurance industry in Townsville […] READ MORE

Dametto stands up for dairy farmers

THE Federal Coalition Government has signed a death warrant for Queensland’s dairy industry after failing to support a key Bill that would have guaranteed farmers a fair price for their milk, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) was disgusted by the actions of the Coalition, whose Federal Senators failed […] READ MORE

Doctor shortage a painful problem for North

A CRITICAL doctor shortage is crippling healthcare services for residents across North Queensland, with medical practices struggling to cope with patient demand. Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto said practice owners in his electorate had made him acutely aware of the challenges in finding enough doctors to stay on in rural and regional towns like Ingham and […] READ MORE