Flood recovery needs full government focus: Dametto

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has urged the State Government to throw its full weight behind North Queensland’s mammoth flood recovery effort by suspending this sitting week of parliament. In an extraordinary move, Mr Dametto said now was not the time to be “playing politics in Brisbane” while thousands of North Queenslanders were left to count […] READ MORE

Bird’s eye view identifies river works

A THOROUGH aerial inspection of the Herbert River has helped Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto gain a clear understanding of one of his electorate’s most important eco-systems. Mr Dametto was joined by Herbert River Improvement Trust chairman Arthur Bosworth for the two hour survey of the river via helicopter last Tuesday, which extended from Abergowrie down […] READ MORE

Economic confidence spurs demand for luxury cars

  STRENGTHENING business confidence in the Townsville region is seeing more locals splash the cash on their dream car. Hinchinbrook business owner Phillip Moravcik, who runs high end vehicle detailing studio Attention to Detail, said the December 2018 financial quarter was his best to date in five years of operating in Townsville. “Over the last […] READ MORE

Social media gives Hinchinbrook a boost

LOCAL businesses, community groups and charities can all benefit from utilising the power of social media, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto has been prolific in using his Facebook and Instagram pages to share the best of his electorate with his followers. “When I took the leap into politics, I decided to use the […] READ MORE

Harness racing ready for a comeback

A PUSH to reintroduce harness racing in North Queensland has gathered pace with the vocal support of Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said a rebirth of the sport in the North would benefit the region’s economy as well as support job creation in the industry. “Harness racing has a rich history in North Queensland […] READ MORE

Ethanol solution to boosting fuel reserves

REGULATING the use of ethanol blended fuels would improve Australia’s frightening lack of fuel security, Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto says. Mr Dametto said recent media reports that Australia only had 22 days of petrol and 17 days of diesel in reserve domestically to rely on in the event of an international crisis was unacceptable. “Given […] READ MORE

Ergon meeting addresses community concerns

A MEETING to discuss community concerns over several recent power outages in Townsville’s northern beaches has left Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto feeling confident in the area’s electricity network. Organised by Ergon Energy last week, the meeting involved Ergon managers, Bluewater community representatives and Mr Dametto himself to address several topics including growing frustration by the […] READ MORE

Sugar Code retention not sweet enough

  THE Federal Coalition Government’s decision to retain the Sugar Code of Conduct does not go far enough, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto, who made a submission to the Federal Sugar Code of Conduct Review in August, said while he welcomed the Code’s retention, there was no attempt made by the government to […] READ MORE

Youth crime report misses mark: Dametto

  A REPORT to State Government focusing on solutions to addressing youth crime in Townsville has missed a golden opportunity to a make a real difference, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto said he strongly disagreed with the sentiments of Townsville’s “Community Champion”, retired Major-General Stuart Smith, who was dismissive of relocation sentencing as […] READ MORE

KAP blasts latest attack on rural values

Katter’s Australian Party MPs have blasted the Palaszczuk Government over what it has described as an “unrelenting attack on rural values”, following the news that the government will close Queensland’s last two agricultural colleges in 2019. Katter’s Australian Party State Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter said KAP offices had been inundated with complaints about […] READ MORE