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

Dametto stands up for North Queensland

During a press conference in early March, I spoke of the reasons why we need a separate North Queensland state. It’s time we took back control of our own destiny. READ MORE

Call to dredge Port Hinchinbrook

I spoke to the media in late March about the urgent need to dredge Port Hinchinbrook in Cardwell. READ MORE

Dametto joins farmers protest 

I proudly stood with our farmers at the front gates of parliament house in early May to protest against the proposed vegetation laws, which was debated that week. READ MORE

Dametto takes Labor to task over crocodile management

During a question time in parliament in May, I asked Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch whether Labor would see sense and support a responsible crocodile cull. READ MORE

Dametto speaks out against veg laws 

During the second reading of Labor’s proposed vegetation laws in parliament during May, I gave a speech warning just how destructive this legislation would be for agriculture in not only Hinchinbrook but across Queensland. READ MORE