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

Wheely good group needs your help

  HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto is urging local residents to get behind Ingham Meals on Wheels after making a visit last week. Mr Dametto spent time helping volunteers pack meals in the kitchen and then went out on the delivery run where he met with several residents who benefit from the service. “It was great […] READ MORE

Demand grows for return of household program

LOCALS looking to better protect their homes against future natural disasters are demanding the State Government bring back a highly successful government scheme. Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto said his office had fielded several enquiries from residents asking if they could apply for another round of the State Government’s $20 million Household Resilience Program. The program, […] READ MORE

KAP adds voice to crime meeting

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has joined forces with a host of civic leaders of Townsville to discuss solutions to resolving the city’s crime crisis. The Katter’s Australian Party MP attended together with KAP State leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter in an apolitical forum hosted by the Townsville Bulletin on Monday, which featured a cross-section […] READ MORE

Townsville crime crisis risks civil unrest on streets

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto fears civil unrest will break out on Townsville’s streets between criminals and law-abiding citizens unless the State’s political leaders and heads of government agencies bring crime back under control. The Katter’s Australian Party MP is calling for an urgent tri-partisan “Crime Action Meeting” in order to stop the endless “spree of […] READ MORE