Men’s wellbeing in the spotlight
Leader of The Nationals Matt Canavan and Federal Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry have hosted a Men and Boys’ forum in Rockhampton with the Shadow Special Envoy for Men and Boys, Llew O’Brien, to highlight the issues that young men in Central Queensland face. Being a police officer before entering parliament, Mr O’Brien said he […]
Capricornia Tourism Operators need their voices heard
Leader of The Nationals Matt Canavan and Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry have met with tourism leaders in Yeppoon, amid rising concerns over the costs of doing business, new taxes proposed by the Labor Government and escalating amounts of red tape. It comes as Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s latest survey revealed 52 per cent of […]
LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS SCORE $24,500 IN SUPPORT
41 young athletes from across Capricornia are one step closer to achieving their sporting dreams, with $24,500 in funding delivered through the Australian Government’s Local Sporting Champions Program. Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, announced that successful recipients will each receive up to $750 to help cover the cost of travel, uniforms and accommodation when […]
Landry: Re-elected and ready to keep fighting for Capricornia
Michelle Landry MP has been re-elected for a fifth consecutive term as the Member for Capricornia, pledging to continue her unwavering fight for the people, projects and industries that make the region strong. “This is an incredible honour and I want to sincerely thank the people of Capricornia for putting their faith in me once […]
Landry secures almost $39 Million in commitments for Capricornia
Capricornia’s community groups, sporting clubs and local councils are set to benefit from almost $39 million in funding under a future Coalition Government. Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry said the funding is the result of months of hard work alongside local groups to secure vital support that will transform communities. “It takes hundreds of […]
Labor fails Capricornia – No Funding, No Plan, No Commitment
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, has slammed Labor for once again turning its back on regional Australia, calling out the Albanese Government and its Capricornia candidate for failing to commit a single cent in new funding for the region. “Labor is all talk and photo ops, but when it comes to delivering for regional […]
Applications Now Open for Stronger Communities Programme Round 9
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, is thrilled to announce that the Stronger Communities Programme is now accepting Expressions of Interest for its ninth round. Local governing bodies and community groups are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for grants of up to $20,000 to fund vital community projects. Michelle Landry MP emphasised the significant […]
Labor’s Neglect Driving Regional Healthcare to Crisis Point
Healthcare in regional Australia is on life support under Labor, with another General Practice surgery set to shut its doors by month’s end. The closure of Sonic Health’s Moranbah clinic highlights the deepening healthcare crisis in Capricornia, where the bulk billing rate has plummeted by 11 per cent, forcing hardworking Australians to pay record-high fees […]
Labor’s Bruce Funding Hits Potholes
Labor’s pledge to upgrade the Bruce Highway has already run off the road, with their Finance Minister contradicting the Prime Minister’s claim that funding will be delivered this year. Instead, the Finance Minister admitted the funding won’t be available until after the forward estimates, leaving Queenslanders waiting until 2028 for crucial upgrades. Federal Member for […]
Volunteers in Capricornia to Benefit from New Round of Grants
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, is thrilled to announce that the latest round of the highly popular Volunteer Grants program is now open for Expressions of Interest. Over $66,000 in funding is available to support local community groups and their dedicated volunteers. The 2024-25 Volunteer Grants are focused on funding items or services that […]
Landry Urges Swift Action For Rockhampton Hospital PET Scanner
Residents with cancer in the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Services (CQHHS) catchment area continue to be forced to travel to Mackay or Bundaberg to undertake crucial PETCT scans as part of their cancer treatment, despite a PETCT scanner being ready for installation in Rockhampton Hospital. CQ Radiology PET CT machine is ready for installation […]
Regional Crime Inquiry Skips CQ
Last Friday, the State Government’s Youth Crime Committee announced they would undertake hearings in regional towns as part of the Committee’s inquiry into the youth crime gripping Queensland. Despite the hearings being described as ‘regional’, the Committee have completely excluded Central Queensland from the investigation. Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry MP said she is […]