Mason Lee Coronial Report
The Queensland deputy coroner’s report into the tragic death of toddler Mason Lee has helped shine the light on the merits of adoption for vulnerable kids. As the Coroner’s recommendations made clear, adoption should be considered as a genuine permanency option for children who are not able to safely live with their birth families. Child […]
Applications Open for Queensland Disaster Resilience and Risk Reduction Funding
More than $13 million is now available through the Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund (QRRRF) to help local communities better prepare for future disasters. The funding is part of the Commonwealth and Queensland Government’s five-year commitment to improve safety and disaster resilience across the state, with investment of $4.8 million from the Commonwealth and […]
Over $1.8m Boost for Capricornia under the Government’s Commitment to Building Better Regions
Drought-affected regional communities in Capricornia are set to receive a boost with three new local infrastructure and community projects, as part of a $207 million investment under Round 4 of the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s highly successful Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry said the community-based projects were a positive […]
Landry: CQUniversity Job Loss a Loss for the Region
Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has expressed her concern over the announcement of further potential job losses at multiple CQUniversity campuses. Ms Landry said she is heartbroken over the jobs loss news. “Nobody welcomes this, especially during an economy-crushing pandemic such as the one we are experiencing now. “I understand CQUniversity have been seeking […]
Landry Launches News Corp Petition to Help Save Regional Newspapers
Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry has launched the Save Regional Newspapers petition to save regional news and administration jobs and to implore News Corp to reconsider their decision to cease printing of regional newspapers in Central Queensland.Ms Landry said News Corp has let down the communities it purports to serve. “Locals rely on regional […]
$6.9 Million Boost for Local Councils in Capricornia
Councils in Capricornia will be supported as part of the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s $1.8 billion boost for road and community projects through local governments across Australia. The investment will support local jobs and businesses and boost local economies struggling under the effects of COVID-19. Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry said the package […]
Mobile Coverage Boosted in Bungundarra
People living and travelling through Bungundarra will now have better phone service to make calls, browse the internet and stay connected with family and friends. The new mobile base station which was turned on recently will significantly improve phone service in Bungundarra, Woodbury and Farnborough Roads. Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts the […]
APPLICATIONS FOR BRIDGES AND HEAVY VEHICLE SAFETY FUNDING CLOSING SOON
The Hon Scott Buchholz MPAssistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight TransportFederal Member for Wright The Hon Michelle LandryFederal Member for CapricorniaAssistant Minister for Children and FamiliesAssistant Minister for Northern Australia MEDIA RELEASE Local councils and state and territory governments are encouraged to apply for funding available under Round 5 of the Bridges Renewal Program […]
Funding boost for local volunteers this National Volunteer Week
The Morrison Government will provide a funding injection for 20 local community groups and organisations inCapricornia to support the work of local volunteers. Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston said the funding would go a long way to support organisations and their volunteers through what has been a tough year. “The bushfires had […]
Queensland Government Must Consider Reopening Borders Sooner
Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry and Capricorn Enterprise CEO Mary Carroll have called on the Queensland Government to consider reopening the state’s borders to other states faster to assist in the revitalisation of the domestic tourism industry. “It doesn’t take a psychic to see that our domestic tourism industry has taken a massive hit […]
Have your say on Mobile Black Spot Program
The Hon Mark Coulton MPMinister for Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government The Hon Michelle Landry MPFederal Member for CapricorniaAssistant Minister for Children & FamiliesAssistant Minister for Northern Australia Capricornia residents are encouraged to have their say on the design of the next round of the Government’s highly successful Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) […]
Nationals Negotiate Better Deal for Regional Airports
The Nationals has welcomed moves by the Federal Government to ensure costs incurred by regional airports to implement improved security screening measures will not be passed on unfairly to regional travellers. The Nationals in the Senate negotiated changes to the cost recovery model proposed by the Government to ensure travelers did not face disproportionate cost […]
