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

Landholders need flexibility to clear

LANDHOLDERS should be given greater flexibility to clear land to make firebreaks as they see fit, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. The Katter’s Australian Party MP said he was concerned existing provisions in State Government legislation did not go far enough in giving landholders adequate flexibility to construct proper firebreaks which could potentially save their […] READ MORE

Labor’s refusal to act on bats a disgrace

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has accused the State Labor Government of putting the lives of disease-ridden bats ahead of people as Ingham’s bat problem reaches crisis point. Mr Dametto lent his support to a group of concerned Ingham residents who plan to blockade the Bruce Highway unless the State Government agrees to change its flying […] READ MORE

Sugar Code must be retained: Dametto

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has called on the Federal Coalition Government not to abandon cane farmers in the North and retain the Sugar Code of Conduct currently under review. A final report on the Code of Conduct was submitted earlier this month to Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud, who will make the decision on whether […] READ MORE

Bat virus risk to Ingham residents

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has urged Ingham residents to remain vigilant around a flying fox roost plaguing the town in light of recent health warnings. Mr Dametto echoed calls by Townsville Hospital and Health Service public health physician Dr Steven Donohue not to approach bats in order avoid being bitten or scratched and potentially contracting […] READ MORE