New-age fodder to help farmers in drought

SUGAR cane and molasses-based liquid supplements could be the answer to helping drought-stricken farmers on the land, according to Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. The Katter’s Australian Party MP is urging Federal and State governments to purchase emergency supplies of liquid supplements and sugar cane to replace dwindling supplies of hay, cotton seed and other supplements […] READ MORE

Farmers needed more than foreign aid

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has called on the Federal Coalition Government to put farmers, not foreign aid, first as Australia deals with a drought crisis. Currently, about 98 per cent of New South Wales and almost two thirds of Queensland is either in drought or drought affected, yet the government’s foreign aid budget remains at […] READ MORE

Dametto helps secure funds for Port Hinchinbrook

A RELENTLESS lobbying effort by Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has been vital in Cassowary Coast Regional Council securing $200,000 in State Government funding for emergency repairs to Port Hinchinbrook’s Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP). Council will use the funding to both carry out the repairs and conduct interim maintenance in order to address urgent environment and […] READ MORE

Italian fest to dish up Ingham’s best

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto is urging Ingham to turn all shades of red, white and green as the town gears up for its annual Australian Italian Festival this weekend. From cannoli’s to ciao dancers and everything in between, Mr Dametto said the festival was a fantastic celebration of Ingham’s multicultural roots. “This event is a […] READ MORE

Grant expansion gives towns a fighting chance

FAMILIES and young people could reap the benefits if the First Home Owners’ Grant is expanded to existing homes, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto. Mr Dametto is pushing the State Government to expand the grant’s criteria to include not only new homes but existing homes which are in abundance throughout regional towns. “We are seeing […] READ MORE

Green tape stifles cane farmers

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has called on the State Government to slash green tape and unnecessary regulatory charges in a bid to stop cane farmers walking off their land. With the world sugar trading price below the cost of production at $334 a tonne, Mr Dametto said it was time government gave farmers a break […] READ MORE

Cardwell takes step towards bright future

THE dream of rebuilding Cardwell is a step closer to reality following a ground-breaking meeting with stakeholders organised by Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto yesterday. The Katter’s Australian Party MP was instrumental in bringing together representatives from Port Hinchinbrook mortgagee Sino-Resource Import and Export Co Ltd, Cassowary Coast Regional Council and maintenance firm Norship Marine to […] READ MORE

Boat ramp proposal needs to float

HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has called for the State Government to get on board with a proposal for an all-weather boat ramp and jetty at Forrest Beach. Excited with the prospect of regional development, Mr Dametto said he supported the facility concept, which is being championed by members of the Forrest Beach Recreational Boating and […] READ MORE

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