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May 2023
- LifeFlight’s new Roma base is ready for take off
30 May - Saluting Their Service Grant to help Condamine honour those who serve
24 May - Federal government grants to boost community organisations
24 May - Saluting Their Service grant boosts Crows Nest RSL Sub Branch
23 May - Nanango RSL Sub Branch boosted by federal government grants
23 May - Anzac Spirit to live on in Balonne Shire thanks to Saluting Their Service grant
23 May - It hasn’t been easy under Albanese
20 May - Regional Australians are forgotten Australians in Labor’s Budget
16 May - Labor Budget rips billions away from generations of Maranoa locals
12 May - Labor scraps funding for Emu Swamp Dam Project
09 May - David Littleproud bursary to help support Maranoa’s emerging female students
05 May
April 2023
- Regional areas left behind in Labor’s migration reform
27 April - Certificates of Appreciation a way of Honouring Maranoa’s veterans
24 April - Statement on sale of Longreach Agricultural College
21 April - Saluting Their Service program to honour veterans
21 April - Marking Anzac Day 2023 in Maranoa
19 April - Labor continues to ignore Fairyland fire victims
04 April
March 2023
- Send a notice to Australia Post
27 March - Organics regulation binned as Labor drops the ball
17 March - Labor’s sneaky closed-door consultation on water buybacks
10 March - “Dangerous slippery slope” of new tax on SMSF-held farms
10 March - Labor’s cruel fire support omission abandons Fairyland locals
09 March - Member for Maranoa David Littleproud signs, seals and delivers a new Dalby and District Show Society shed
06 March
February 2023
- Leader of The Nationals welcomes planned purchase of Longreach Pastoral College
23 February - Telstra failing vulnerable customers “a matter of life and death”
09 February - More water buybacks threaten to destroy Queensland towns and force up food prices
07 February - Families face another cost of living threat under Labor
05 February
January 2023
- Happy Australia Day
26 January - Mobile coverage reliability needs government intervention
09 January
December 2022
- $1 Billion Surat Basin Gas Project shelved
22 December
October 2022
- THE COALITION URGES LABOR TO TURN THE TAP ON FOR WINE GRANTS
17 October - THE NATIONALS ARE COMMITTED TO ELEVATING YOUNG PEOPLE’S VOICES
12 October
September 2022
- CONGRATULATIONS TO MARANOA LOCAL TESS DIMOND FOR BEING AWARDED A PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP
15 September - WINTON IS BEING RECOGNISED FOR ITS HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE AND TOURISM
14 September - REGIONAL AUSTRALIA PAYS TRIBUTE TO HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH
09 September - FUTURE DROUGHT FUND TO BOOST COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANISATIONS IN DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS
08 September - CONGRATULATIONS TO MARANOA LOCAL REBECCA BRADSHAW FOR PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUTBACK AUSTRALIA
07 September
August 2022
- Multi-Million-Dollar Upgrade to Lifeflight Roma Base has begun
30 August - Labor is taking credit for Coalition-led initiatives
26 August - Volunteer Grants Applications now open for 2022-23
24 August - Outback Queensland is the backbone of Australia’s energy
11 August - Labor’s mission to kill affordable energy will hurt Australians
10 August
June 2022
- $22,897 for Queen’s Jubilee tree plantings in Western Downs
09 June - $5,250 for Queen’s Jubilee tree planting in Tambo
09 June - $10,000 for Queen’s Jubilee tree planting in Longreach
09 June - $20,000 for Queen’s Jubilee tree plantings in Goondiwindi
09 June - $10,250 for Queen’s Jubilee tree plantings in Barcaldine region
09 June - $21,350 for Queen’s Jubilee tree plantings in South Burnett
09 June - $10,000 for Queen’s Jubilee tree planting in Thallon
09 June
May 2022
- A slam dunk for Roma basketball carnival funding
27 May - Thargomindah Multi-Sport Try Outs score funding
27 May - Funding boost for Warrego Gymkhana
27 May - Funding boost for Quilpie Golf Open
27 May - Fostering Integration Grants program now open
27 May - Regional Training Hub for Southern Queensland to train medical students locally
19 May - Funding extended for Goondiwindi Regional University Centre
19 May - Cunnamulla, Quilpie and Bollon get $9.1 million Telecommunications Boost
12 May - St George to be made safer with major funding boost
09 May - Stanthorpe to be made safer with major funding boost
09 May - Allora’s ‘Big Shed’ officially opened
05 May - $4.9 million investment in a bright future for Southern Downs
05 May - Horticulture funding netted for Queensland
04 May - Texas school children bouncing back from drought with new play equipment
04 May - Intermodal freight terminal for Goondiwindi
04 May - Boost to mental health services in the South Burnett
03 May - $204,740 aged care investment creates a brighter future in Blackbutt
03 May
April 2022
- $480,000 for remote road upgrade in Blackall-Tambo
28 April - $24 million for remote road upgrades across Maranoa
28 April - $230,000 for remote road upgrade in Balonne
28 April - $13.6 million for remote upgrades in Western Queensland
28 April - Wartime heritage preserved in Cunnamulla
27 April - Wartime heritage preserved in Southern Downs
27 April - $42,750 to help Nanango RSL Sub Branch to preserve wartime heritage and support veterans
27 April - Funding boost for sporting events in Goondiwindi
26 April - Funding boost for Southern Downs
26 April - Game on! Wild Game Industry Expansion will benefit northern communities
23 April - Commemorating Anzac Day 2022 in Maranoa
22 April - Rural Financial Counselling Service boosted by $400,000
20 April - $300,000 to protect Charleville against future floods
19 April - $75 million to assist farmers into ownership
19 April - Free drought resilience forum for Longreach
12 April - $35,867 grant boosts return of live music in Cunnamulla
12 April - The Federal election and Maranoa: Opinion piece
11 April - Nine priority projects become reality in Barcaldine region
07 April - Applications open for David Littleproud NCWQ Bursary
07 April - Budget supports the visitor economy to rebuild and grow
07 April - Australian Government funding makes two priority projects a reality in South Burnett
06 April - Australian Government funding makes two Birdsville priority projects a reality
06 April - More than $750 million for roads of strategic importance to strengthen Maranoa
05 April - Nobby Heritage Association helping to build a stronger community
04 April - Miles Rugby League Club and Bell Cares helping build stronger communities
04 April - Successful Winton projects helping to build a stronger community
04 April - Isisford Community Garden helps to build a stronger community
04 April - New ablution block for St George Pony & Riding Club
04 April - South Burnett projects helping to build stronger communities
04 April - Goondiwindi Netball and Yagaburne Cricket helping build stronger communities
04 April - Ballandean Football Club and Swan Creek School of Arts Hall helping build stronger communities
04 April - Councils on Road to Recovery in Maranoa
04 April - $1 billion Budget investment to support Maranoa manufacturing growth
04 April - Commonwealth financial help available for Balonne flood victims
01 April - Safety upgrade for Cunningham Highway
01 April - Faster internet coming for Maranoa
01 April - Budget to bring more skilled migrants and workers to support Maranoa businesses
01 April - New project to protect native bird species in Southern Downs
01 April
March 2022
- Labor ignores agriculture, again
31 March - Labor chooses to exploit agriculture workers
31 March - Telstra is failing regional Australians
31 March - Federal Budget keeps communities and jobs at the heart of the Basin Plan
31 March - Federal Budget highlights for Maranoa
30 March - MAJOR FUNDING BOOST FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS MARANOA
30 March - Federal Budget commits $126.5 million for Emu Swamp Dam for Granite Belt water security
30 March - Quilpie Aerodrome work set to take off
29 March - Ag Visa: It’s now a simple Yes or No Answer
28 March - Funding flows to reignite community-run arts in Bell
24 March - Bulloo/Quilpie/Barcoo base camp project gets $300,000 injection
22 March - New generators to back up regional and remote phone towers in Maranoa
22 March - Landholders hooked on Fish Friendly Water Extraction Project
22 March - 510kms of fencing rolling out in Queensland as project surges ahead of schedule
22 March - Australian Government funding makes 15 priority projects in Longreach a reality
22 March - AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT FUNDING MAKES 15 PRIORITY PROJECTS IN SOUTHERN DOWNS A REALITY
22 March - Keeping independent cinema doors open in Warwick
21 March - Supporting Stanthorpe’s drought resilience
21 March - Supporting Goondiwindi’s drought resilience
21 March - Supporting Isisford’s drought resilience
21 March - Supporting Warra’s drought resilience
21 March - Tax changes for farmers to bolster land stewardship
21 March - Disaster assistance for Balonne following flood emergency
17 March - Hungerford’s digital capability dialled up
14 March - Western Downs communities to be made safer with major funding boost
11 March - South Burnett to be made safer with major funding boost
11 March - Grant program to help Maranoa’s sporting events bounce back
10 March - Australian Government funding for eight priority projects in Winton region
10 March - $4 million to continue to boost North Queensland’s Economy
09 March - Disaster assistance extended to Goondiwindi region
09 March - Outback tourism projects underway in the heart of Western Queensland
09 March - ROSI ride ahead for south west Queenslanders
08 March - New Roma shopfront supporting drought resilience innovation in southern Queensland
08 March - Time to book it to the new St George Library & Dirranbandi University Hubs
08 March - $124,000 for monsoon trough recovery in Winton
07 March - Coalition Government cuts out-of-pocket costs for Maranoa families with multiple kids in child care
07 March - ROSI ride ahead for Central Queenslanders
07 March - Disaster assistance extended to Western Downs region
03 March - Labor to sacrifice Basin communities on altar of environmental water targets
02 March - Supporting Local Government in Winton
02 March
February 2022
- Australian Government funding for 12 priority projects in Goondiwindi region
25 February - Grants now open – Planting Trees for the Queen’s Jubilee
25 February - Future Drought Fund mentoring program building a stronger regional Australia
25 February - $86 million to grow Australia’s plantation estate in Maranoa
25 February - Telstra admit they can roam free
25 February - Funding boost to stimulate cultural tourism across Maranoa
23 February - $4.6 million for Southern Downs projects under National Bushfire Recovery Funding
22 February - Keeping independent cinema doors open in Kingaroy
21 February - $64,000 supports emerging drought resilience leaders with community engagement projects
21 February - Drought resilience leadership development program opens up to South West Queensland
18 February - Southern Queensland sharing in Healthy Rivers grants
15 February - Over $200,000 for Toowoomba projects under National Bushfire Recovery Funding
15 February - Almost $2 million to South Burnett communities under National Bushfire Recovery Funding
15 February - Better aged care services for seniors in Inglewood and Texas
09 February - Better aged care services for seniors in Millmerran
09 February - Better aged care services for seniors in Surat and Injune
09 February - Better aged care services for seniors in Cunnamulla
09 February - Better aged care services for seniors in Augathella
09 February - Better aged care services for seniors in Blackall
09 February - BBRF-funded breather for Goondiwindi Carers
04 February - Wyaga Creek crossing gets $45 million upgrade
04 February - ‘One Stop Shop’ for drought support coming to Wallangarra and Stanthorpe
03 February - New multi-purpose facility for Stanthorpe Netball
03 February
January 2022
- Practical tools for farmers to prepare for future drought and climate change
31 January - NAIDOC Week 2022 grants now available
31 January - Funding in Maranoa to help preserve wartime heritage
31 January - National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-32 draft released for public comment
27 January - Have your say on Australia’s regional newspapers and accessing local news
27 January - A day for all Australians
25 January - Grants available for Maranoa food and beverage manufacturers
25 January - Community Arts sector receives a boost in Maranoa
25 January - $3 million boost to aged care services and student training in Chinchilla
20 January - Australian Government funding makes Chinchilla Cultural Centre redevelopment project a reality for Western Downs
20 January - Commonwealth to invest $37 million in new high tech solar farm
20 January - $3 million boost to aged care services and student training in Chinchilla
20 January - Australian Government funding makes Chinchilla Cultural Centre redevelopment project a reality for Western Downs
20 January - Remote Airstrip Upgrade Funding Landing Soon
19 January - Funding boost for frontline family, domestic and sexual violence services in Queensland
14 January - Telstra won’t answer the calls from the Bush
13 January - Green light for 22 Maranoa projects under Australian Government’s LRCI funding
11 January - Future Drought Fund continuing to support the next generation of drought resilient leaders in Maranoa
07 January - Regional Arts / Cultural / Heritage Tourism Programs now open
07 January - Grants open for our Veteran community
07 January - Restarting Arts Festivals in Maranoa
05 January
December 2021
- Flood recovery grant assistance available for Maranoa
31 December - Disaster assistance extended to Balonne Shire Council
22 December - $250 million up for grabs to build better regions, create jobs and boost local economies
15 December - $10.92 million netted for Queensland horticulture
14 December - Disaster assistance extended to support Murweh primary producers after severe weather and flooding
14 December - Disaster assistance extended to support Longreach primary producers after severe weather and flooding
14 December - Disaster assistance extended to support Western Downs primary producers after severe weather and flooding
14 December - An early Christmas gift for Crows Nest Men’s Shed
13 December - An early Christmas gift for Winton Men’s Shed
13 December - An early Christmas gift for Barcaldine Men’s Shed
13 December - Regional Engagement Officers to keep communities at the heart of the Murray–Darling Basin Plan
10 December - Digging deep for soil management
09 December - ‘Preserve and protect’ win for Eromanga Natural History Museum
09 December - Powering Communities program saves power bills for Quilpie group
08 December - Powering Communities program saves power bills for Barcoo group
08 December - Powering Communities program saves power bills for Western Downs groups
08 December - Powering Communities program saves power bills for Clifton group
08 December - Powering Communities program saves power bills for Inglewood group
08 December - Powering Communities program saves power bills for Southern Downs groups
08 December - Powering Communities program saves power bills for South Burnett group
08 December - Agriculture sector benefits from $232,500 nitrogenous fertiliser project
07 December - Volunteer Grants support communities in Balonne
07 December - Volunteer Grants support communities in Barcaldine
07 December - Volunteer Grants support Barcoo community
07 December - Volunteer Grants support communities in Blackall-Tambo
07 December - Volunteer Grants support communities in Goondiwindi
07 December - Volunteer Grants support communities in Maranoa
07 December - Volunteer Grants support communities in Murweh
07 December - Volunteer Grant supports Cunnamulla community
07 December - Volunteer Grants support communities in South Burnett
07 December - Volunteer Grants support communities in Toowoomba
07 December - Maranoa jobs threatened by Labor’s reckless policy
07 December - Volunteer Grants support Winton
07 December - Member for Maranoa calls on insurance companies to help flood victims
06 December - Mobile service centre Golden Wattle returns to Maranoa
03 December - Fencing rollout on track for Maranoa communities
02 December - Disaster assistance extended for more flooded Queensland communities
02 December
November 2021
- Millions of fish to benefit in Condamine-Balonne and Border Rivers region
30 November - December 17 restrictions at odds with scientific advice in the National Plan – what you can do
26 November - Christmas comes early for Barcaldine Shire Council with cash boost
24 November - Christmas comes early for Paroo Shire Council with cash boost
24 November - Christmas comes early for Blackall-Tambo Regional Council with cash boost
24 November - Christmas comes early for Barcoo Shire Council with cash boost
24 November - Christmas comes early for Balonne Shire Council with cash boost
24 November - Christmas comes early for Winton Shire Council with cash boost
24 November - Christmas comes early for Western Downs Regional Council with cash boost
24 November - Christmas comes early for Toowoomba Regional Council with cash boost
24 November - Christmas comes early for Southern Downs Regional Council with cash boost
24 November - Christmas comes early for South Burnett Regional Council with cash boost
24 November - Christmas comes early for Quilpie Shire Council with cash boost
24 November - Christmas comes early for Murweh Shire Council with cash boost
24 November - Christmas comes early for Maranoa Regional Council with cash boost
24 November - Christmas comes early for Longreach Regional Council with cash boost
24 November - Christmas comes early for Goondiwindi Regional Council with cash boost
24 November - Christmas comes early for Diamantina Shire Council with cash boost
24 November - Christmas comes early for Bulloo Shire Council with cash boost
24 November - Federal funding flows to Jandowae’s Timbertown Festival
23 November - Federal funding flows to Cunnamulla function centre
23 November - Federal funding flows to Tambo public art installation
23 November - Federal funding flows to new play equipment in Kingaroy
23 November - Federal funding flows to QCWA’s Jackson Branch
23 November - Federal funding flows to Goondiwindi region
23 November - Federal funding flows to Granite Belt
23 November - Cooper and Adavale Basins plan to provide jobs and economic boost
19 November - South East and Central Queensland Forestry Hub funding extended to 2025
16 November - Even faster broadband in Goondiwindi
16 November - New facilities for students at St Joseph’s School
15 November - Kingaroy to create an Australian first with jobs aplenty
12 November - Guidelines now available for local grants as part of the Preparing Australia Program
09 November - $150 million new program for neglected unsealed roads
03 November - Drought support one-stop-shop coming to town
03 November - Future Drought Fund creating drought resilient leaders in Queensland
01 November
October 2021
- Funding now available to support small community projects in Maranoa
26 October - $341,000 for Indigenous education & wellbeing programs in Maranoa
21 October - Eight Mile Intersection Upgrade moving along
20 October - Barcaldine should be free to raise concerns
20 October - Investing in the future of the South Burnett
18 October - Securing a brighter future for Charleville
16 October - Future Drought Fund: Supporting Maranoa’s drought resilience
15 October - Securing the future of the Condamine Cods
14 October - LifeFlight Roma base set for multi-million dollar upgrade
14 October - A brighter future for the Texas Tech Museum
13 October - Investing in the future of the Dalby Showground
13 October - A brighter future for Dirranbandi
13 October - A brighter future for Crows Nest
13 October - Council to break ground on MyALL 107 Redevelopment
13 October - A brighter future for Clifton
12 October - $2.1m for a brighter future for the Southern Downs
12 October - Greater child care support brought forward
11 October
September 2021
- 2022 Women Leaders in Sport grants: Apply now
29 September - Mobile service centre Desert Rose coming to town
22 September - Driver Reviver Upgrade for Cunnamulla
17 September - Driver Reviver Upgrade for Quilpie
17 September - Driver Reviver Upgrade for Yarraman
17 September - Driver Reviver Upgrade for Charleville
17 September - Consultation opens on National Disability Insurance Scheme legislation reforms
13 September - Applications open for sporting grants
10 September - $80,000 federal grant to support the Granite Belt Art and Craft Trail
09 September - GP Distribution Priority Area exceptional circumstances assessment launched
09 September - Backing Balonne businesses
09 September - $225,000 flows to Cunnamulla’s Outback River Lights Festival
09 September - News Corp abandons regional communities as mastheads to disappear from bush towns
03 September - Keeping the projectors rolling at the Royal Theatre in Winton
03 September - Keeping the projectors rolling at the Kingaroy Satellite Cinema
03 September
August 2021
- More grants on the way for Murray–Darling rivers and wetlands
26 August - Rapid Relief Team to provide free feed to farmers at Barcaldine Drought Outreach Event
26 August - Blackall high achiever Kellara Harney receives David Littleproud MP Bursary
20 August - Round two Great Artesian Basin drought resilience funding now available in Queensland
18 August - More funding to tackle tough times in the Southern Downs
18 August - More funding to tackle tough times in Wandoan
18 August - More funding to tackle tough times in Texas and surrounds
18 August - More funding to tackle tough times in Murweh
18 August - More funding to tackle tough times in Dirranbandi
18 August - More funding to tackle tough times in Maranoa region
18 August - More funding to tackle tough times in Millmerran
18 August - Program to build next generation of leaders in central west Queensland
12 August - Broadband boost for businesses in Maranoa
10 August - An extra $5.2 million to provide critical child care services in Maranoa
07 August - Longreach grazier James Walker recognised for excellence in Landcare
06 August - Federal Government support to increase capacity at Dalby’s Ningana
04 August - Jandowae’s Taralga Retirement Village to receive $41,630 capital grant to beautify outdoor area
04 August - Warwick’s Akooramak Care of Older Persons to receive $852,599 capital grant to upgrade the aged care facility
04 August - Goondiwindi’s Kaloma Home for the Aged to receive $145,000 capital grant to upgrade energy practices
04 August - Chinchilla’s Illoura Village to receive $14 million capital grant from Fed Govt to expand facility
04 August
July 2021
- Vital funding for Millmerran aerodrome upgrade
29 July - Vital funding for Dalby aerodrome upgrade
29 July - Vital funding for Southern Downs airport upgrades
29 July - Vital funding for Kingaroy Airport upgrade
29 July - Funding flowing to Maranoa farmers for river health
28 July - Boosting mobile coverage in Goondiwindi
26 July - Boosting mobile coverage in Paroo
26 July - Boosting mobile coverage in St George
26 July - Boosting mobile coverage in Bulloo
26 July - Early bush schooling preserved with Warra Haystack School House refurbishment
26 July - New offices to improve service delivery at Chinchilla Family Support Centre
26 July - Maranoa MP David Littleproud statement regarding the closure of the Tarcoola Aged Care facility in Tara
23 July - Enhanced recreational facilities to boost community and visitor experience on the Western Downs
16 July - $1.1 million to flow to locally chosen community projects in Cunnamulla
12 July - $2.4 million to flow to locally chosen community projects in Balonne
12 July - Economic boost for communities in Maranoa
12 July - Hop on the ‘Cunnamulla, All Aboard!’ theatre train
09 July - New aged care facilities for Barcaldine
01 July - Planning for a stronger future at The SCOTS PGC College
01 July - Funding to improve connectivity resilience in Winton
01 July - Supporting the Granite Belt to reconnect through the Arts
01 July - Supporting Mitchell to reconnect through the Arts
01 July
June 2021
- New plant and stock watering system coming to Jundah Race Club
29 June - Boosting visitors at the Australian Workers Heritage Centre
29 June - Defibrillator kit set to save lives in Warwick
29 June - Upgrading the event office for the Windorah Rodeo Club
28 June - Pratten Post to keep community informed and boost participation
28 June - New shed coming to Maryvale Railway Reserve
28 June - New shade structure to protect Roma lawn bowlers from the sun
28 June - New storage shed for Goondiwindi sporting clubs
28 June - Boosting creativity and community spirit in Thallon
25 June - New uniforms for Alpha Pony Club
25 June - Funds flow to help restore the iconic Royal Theatre Winton
25 June - Boosting employment opportunities for people with disabilities
25 June - Scoring more sporting events at Bulldog Park
25 June - New mower to drive community participation at Yarraman Bowls Club
25 June - Veteran health and wellbeing supported in Outback Queensland
24 June - Veteran health and wellbeing supported in Nanango
24 June - ‘One Stop Shop’ for drought support coming to Maranoa
23 June - Safer Communities Fund Round 6 now open
23 June - Black spot program funds set to save lives in Longreach
15 June - Black spot program funds set to save lives in the Southern Downs
15 June - Black spot program funds set to save lives in Toowoomba region
15 June - Black spot program funds set to save lives in South Burnett
15 June - Congratulations to Carol Paterson for her Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List recognition
14 June - Congratulations to Peter Soloman for his Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List recognition
14 June - Cutting energy costs for hotels in Maranoa
11 June - Mobile coverage boosted in Eromanga
10 June - Cunningham’s Gap repairs finally on route
09 June - $5 Million investment in Millmerran carbon capture project
01 June - More tertiary opportunities for regional students in Maranoa
01 June - $7.5 million Boost to Queensland Northern Basin communities and environment
01 June - Funding to help Southern Downs bounce back from drought
01 June - Funding to help South Burnett bounce back from drought
01 June - Funding to help Maranoa bounce back from drought
01 June - Funding to help Texas bounce back from drought
01 June - Funding to help Thallon bounce back from drought
01 June - Funding to help Charleville bounce back from drought
01 June - Funding to help Miles bounce back from drought
01 June
May 2021
- Telstra’s regional service is a sham
26 May - Tax relief for small brewers and distillers to support more jobs in Maranoa
21 May - Rural Bulk Billing changes to benefit the bush
20 May - REEF Ramps up on South-west Queensland roads
20 May - Charleville Men’s Shed receives $3300
20 May - Leyburn and District Men’s Shed receives $2500
20 May - Supporting our Veterans: 2021-22 Budget
20 May - Community Wellbeing Centre takes shape in St George
20 May - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in Balonne
19 May - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in Barcaldine
19 May - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in Barcoo
19 May - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in Blackall-Tambo
19 May - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in Bulloo
19 May - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in Diamantina
19 May - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in Goondiwindi
19 May - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in Longreach
19 May - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in Maranoa region
19 May - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in Paroo
19 May - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in Murweh
19 May - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in Toowoomba region
19 May - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in Western Downs
19 May - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in Southern Downs
19 May - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in South Burnett
19 May - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in Quilpie
19 May - Federal Budget Delivers Local Jobs and Infrastructure in Maranoa
19 May - What the 2021-22 Budget means for mental health support in Maranoa
17 May - Making child care more affordable and boosting workforce participation in Maranoa
14 May - Financial support for Maranoa women escaping violence
14 May - Maranoa residents to benefit from Telehealth extension
13 May - Maranoa women to benefit from $354 million funding injection into women’s health
13 May - Federal Budget supports Maranoa’s Recovery Plan with massive investment in infrastructure
12 May - Federal Budget: Infrastructure investment to drive freight efficiency in Maranoa
10 May - Lowering energy costs for community groups in Maranoa
10 May - Applications open for David Littleproud NCWQ Bursary
10 May
April 2021
- Extraordinary Assistance for Queensland’s Disaster-Impacted Primary Producers
29 April - Tara Lagoon Parklands Get a Half-Million-Dollar Boost
29 April - Rural Financial Counselling Services secured for Southern Queensland
28 April - Rural Financial Counselling Services secured for Northern Queensland
28 April - On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme Extended Further 12 Months
20 April - Disaster Assistance Extended to Another Flood-Impacted Community in Southern Queensland
20 April - Commemorating Anzac Day 2021 in Maranoa
16 April - Maranoa agricultural shows receive extra COVID-recovery boost
16 April - $12.87 million to improve digital connectivity in Maranoa
16 April - History preserved and social connections forged at new Clifton Museum
10 April - A drought resilience adoption and innovation hub for Southern Qld and Northern NSW
09 April - Barcoo River Bridge replacement on the way
09 April
March 2021
- $30 Million grants program to support local manufacturing
30 March - Disaster assistance extended to Goondiwindi, Southern Downs and Quilpie
25 March - Basin Toolkit boosting jobs and protecting the environment
25 March - Funding to assist and encourage volunteers in Maranoa
23 March - Federal Budget delivers local jobs and infrastructure in Winton
19 March - Tourism to take flight in Longreach
19 March - $11.9 million for road safety upgrades in central west Queensland
12 March - Looking to hire an apprentice or trainee? Now’s the time to grow your business thanks to the Federal Government’s wage subsidy program
11 March - Warwick and Stanthorpe farmers to help design digital climate services for building drought resilience
11 March - ‘One Stop Shop’ for drought support coming to Maranoa
10 March - Grants to improve the health of rivers and wetlands in the Murray–Darling Basin
10 March - Investing in Maranoa’s smart farmers
10 March - Increased capacity, more comfortable facilities to support seniors in Killarney
04 March - Sealing works start on Eyre Developmental Road
04 March - Funding for bushfire projects to drive social and economic recovery in Toowoomba region
03 March
February 2021
- ‘One Stop Shop’ for drought support coming to Winton
26 February - More funding to tackle drought in outback Queensland
26 February - More funding to tackle drought in Winton
26 February - More funding to tackle drought in Goondiwindi
26 February - More funding to help Southern Downs tackle drought
26 February - $117,424 to tackle drought in the South Burnett
26 February - More funding to help Western Downs tackle drought
26 February - Another round of funding for Maranoa to help drought-stricken communities
26 February - Helping hotels in Maranoa lower their power bills
25 February - 2021–22 Commemorative Grants open to Maranoa applicants
25 February - Mobile service centre Blue Gum to visit Maranoa
24 February - Call for new Local Drug Action Teams in Maranoa
19 February - Cultural burning to help combat weeds in the Balonne Shire
15 February - Dalby Rural Supplies to partner on $1.9 million project to develop new weed control practices
15 February - Work underway at St Mary’s School, Warwick
11 February - Works to start on new overpass at Eight Mile Intersection
11 February - Telstra just doesn’t care
03 February
January 2021
- $106,000 boost for eco-tourism in Crows Nest to drive bushfire recovery
22 January - $940,000 boost for water infrastructure in Stanthorpe to drive bushfire recovery
22 January - $11.68 Million for road safety upgrades in Maranoa region
20 January - $1.23 million for road safety upgrades on the Southern Downs
20 January - $5.06 Million for road safety upgrades in South Burnett
20 January - $10.2 Million for road safety upgrades in outback Queensland
20 January - $2.75 million for road safety upgrades on the Western Downs
20 January - $550,000 for road safety upgrades in Balonne
20 January - Road safety funding flows to Maranoa
20 January - Kingaroy to be transformed
18 January - Councils and community organisations in Maranoa can now apply for Round 5 of the Building Better Regions Fund
13 January - Disaster assistance available in response to Western Queensland thunderstorms
08 January - Extending battery back-up for regional and remote phone towers in Maranoa
08 January - Funds flow to preserve military history in Longreach
07 January - Funds flow to preserve military history in Southern Downs
07 January - Funds flow to preserve military history in Talwood
07 January - Maranoa MP seeking nominations for Stronger Communities Programme Round 6
07 January
December 2020
- $1.9 Million for Warwick Drag Strip upgrade to boost bushfire recovery
18 December - Funding boost to support Winton’s long-term flood recovery
17 December - Maranoa MP urges residents to stay alert and heed warnings in flash flooding events
17 December - Mobile coverage boosted in The Falls and Elbow Valley
16 December - Councils and community organisations in Maranoa called on to apply for regional grants
16 December - Farming communities receive economic boost from Drought Community Outreach Events
09 December - $25,410 to help tackle tough times in Back Plains
04 December - $55,000 to help tackle tough times in Windorah
04 December - $78,771 to help tackle tough times in Barcaldine region
04 December - $60,000 to help tackle tough times in Bollon
04 December - $59,245 to help tackle tough times in Bungunya
04 December - $60,000 to help tackle tough times in Charleville
04 December - $17,329 to help tackle tough times in Eumamurrin
04 December - $65,748 to help tackle tough times on the Western Downs
04 December - Extra funding boost for local volunteer organisations in Maranoa
03 December - $20,966 support for western Queensland shows
03 December - $15,000 support for Warwick Show
03 December - $36,070 support for Roma Show
03 December - $10,062 support for shows in Barcaldine
03 December - $9,916 support for shows in Blackall-Tambo
03 December - $80,000 support for shows in Goondiwindi region
03 December - $43,261 support for shows on the Western Downs
03 December - $10,000 in support for Crow’s Nest Show
03 December - $85,000 support for shows in the South Burnett
03 December - $310,637 show of support for Maranoa
03 December - Traceability grants to boost our premium exports from Maranoa
03 December - Local councils out of pocket over Queensland border closures
02 December
November 2020
- Next round of Mobile Black Spot Program now open
24 November - Morven’s new cattle-loading rail hub unlocks new markets
19 November - New-Beaut Building Boosts Bush Training in Charleville
19 November - Federal funding goes the extra mile for Cunningham Highway intersection upgrade
19 November - ‘One Stop Shop’ for drought support coming to Maranoa
19 November - Water to flow in Ilfracombe
19 November - Mobile Service Centre to deliver greater access to services in Maranoa
11 November - Maranoa reflects on Remembrance Day
10 November - Lower energy costs for Maranoa dairy farmers
06 November
October 2020
- Funding flows for vital road safety upgrades to Western Queensland highways
30 October - Funding flows for vital road safety upgrades to Carnarvon Highway
30 October - Funding flows for vital road safety upgrades in Outback Queensland
30 October - Funding flows for vital road safety upgrades in Central West Queensland
30 October - Funding flows for vital road safety upgrades in Central West Queensland
30 October - Funding flows for vital road safety upgrades in Balonne
30 October - Funding flows for vital road safety upgrades between Charleville and Quilpie
30 October - Works complete on One Arm Man Creek Bridge
29 October - Taabinga State School granted $10,000 to preserve Maranoa wartime history
28 October - Roma RSL Sub-Branch granted $20,000 to preserve Maranoa wartime history
28 October - Nominate a Maranoa veteran or organisation for Veterans’ Employment Awards
26 October - Driving towards better safety and access on the Richmond-Winton Road
23 October - Maranoa MP secures $1 million for community building projects in Toowoomba region
09 October - Maranoa MP secures $5.2 million for community building projects in Southern Downs
09 October - Maranoa MP secures $5.5 million for community building projects in the South Burnett
09 October - Maranoa MP secures $9.4 million for community building projects in Western Downs
09 October - Maranoa MP secures $1.5 million for community building projects in Goondiwindi
09 October - Maranoa MP secures $6.1 million for community building projects in Balonne
09 October - Maranoa MP secures $8.8 million for community building projects in Maranoa region
09 October - Maranoa MP secures $6.5 million for community building projects in Murweh and Paroo
09 October - Maranoa MP secures $33 million for community building projects in Central West Queensland
09 October - Maranoa MP secures $9 million for community building projects in Outback Queensland
09 October - Infrastructure investment laying the foundations for economic recovery in Balonne
06 October - Infrastructure investment laying the foundations for economic recovery on Southern Downs
06 October - Infrastructure investment laying the foundations for economic recovery in South Burnett
06 October - Infrastructure investment laying the foundations for economic recovery in Western DownsS
06 October - Infrastructure investment laying the foundations for economic recovery in Maranoa region
06 October - Infrastructure investment laying the foundations for economic recovery in Goondiwindi
06 October - Infrastructure investment laying the foundations for economic recovery in Toowoomba
06 October - Infrastructure investment laying the foundations for economic recovery in Murweh and Paroo
06 October - Infrastructure investment laying the foundations for economic recovery in Central West Queensland
06 October - Infrastructure investment laying the foundations for economic recovery in Outback Queensland
06 October - Upgraded St George Golf Club provides better playing surface
03 October
September 2020
- $9.3 Million to flow to bridges and heavy vehicle safety projects in Maranoa
29 September - Funding helps Southern Downs on road to bushfire recovery
18 September - $1.9 billion investment in new energy technologies will support Maranoa’s energy sector
17 September - Bright future for Maranoa as Wallumbilla to become Australian Gas Hub
14 September - Barcaldine Regional Council on Road to Recovery with $157,505 in federal funding
14 September - Barcoo Shire Council on Road to Recovery with $112,487 in federal funding
14 September - Bulloo Shire Council on Road to Recovery with $424,460 in federal funding
14 September - Longreach Regional Council on Road to Recovery with $264,041 in federal funding
14 September - Maranoa Regional Council on Road to Recovery with $956,537 in federal funding
14 September - Southern Downs Regional Council on Road to Recovery with $582,350 in federal funding
14 September - Western Downs Regional Council on Road to Recovery with $635,660 in federal funding
14 September - Drought Communities Programme Extension delivers $1 million boost to Western Downs roads
10 September - New netball courts provide better sporting experience in Warwick
05 September
August 2020
- $20,000 to tackle drought in Stanthorpe
31 August - 45,000 to tackle drought in Tambo
31 August - $12,000 to tackle drought in Hodgson
31 August - $134,720 to tackle drought on Western Downs
28 August - Maranoa MP secures win for regional business facing e-Parcel price increase
25 August - Dulacca local Georgia Wylie receives David Littleproud MP Bursary
25 August - New Palmer Bridge better connects residents and farmers
24 August - Commemorative medallion awarded to Maranoa second world war veteran
24 August - Forest Springs’ New Bridge better connects farmers and emergency services
18 August - Queensland Basin riverbank restoration benefits to flow
18 August - Funding for bushfire projects to drive social and economic recovery on Southern Downs
14 August - Maranoa MP secured roadside mail delivery for Oman Ama residents
13 August - Funding boost for local news in South West Queensland
12 August - Preserving Maranoa’s Second World War History
12 August - Regional and small publishers funding boost in Maranoa
05 August
July 2020
- Improving digital connectivity in Maranoa
30 July - Funding boost for local news in Longreach
29 July - $42,750 to boost community resilience against bushfires in Crows Nest and Millmerran
28 July - Australia Post price increase a slap in the face for bush businesses
28 July - Maranoa will benefit from $400 million boost in regional higher education
17 July - Maranoa MP secures $1 million for drought-support projects in Winton
07 July - Maranoa MP: $1 Million for drought-support projects on the Southern Downs
07 July - Maranoa MP: $70,000 to revitalise Dirranbandi Showgrounds
07 July - RSLA Charleville Sub-branch to receive $2000 to buy life-saving defibrillator
03 July - More than $60,000 in funding to help South Burnett RSLs in Nanango, Blackbutt and Yarraman
03 July
June 2020
- $1.5 Billion Infrastructure Stimulus to Drive Recovery in Maranoa
22 June - Councils on road to recovery in Maranoa
17 June - $1 million worth of projects for practical outcomes in Toowoomba Regional Council
12 June - Paying tribute to service men and women in Nanango and Yarraman
12 June - Unlocking Microgrid Opportunities For Irrigation in Stanthorpe
12 June - Unlocking Microgrid Opportunities In Birdsville and Windorah
12 June - Unlocking Microgrid Opportunities For Irrigation in St George
12 June - Congratulations to The Hon Bruce Scott AM for his Queen’s Birthday 2020 Honours List recognition
10 June - Maranoa MP: Camp oven comfort food boost in Millmerran with $16,300
05 June - Maranoa MP: $150,850 boost for Stanthorpe netball
05 June - Maranoa MP Secures $415,333 For Works at Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum
05 June - Maranoa MP secures $77,712 for works at Chinchilla Family Support Centre
05 June - Maranoa MP Secures $707,763 for Gyrica Gardens development
05 June - Maranoa MP: Expansion of saleyards set in stone with $719,548 investment
05 June - Maranoa MP Secures $175,000 for two projects to build up the Maranoa
05 June - Maranoa MP: $41,037 boost for events on the Southern Downs
05 June - Maranoa MP: $41,250 for Windorah Rodeo Club expansions
05 June - Cycling crossed with celebrations coming to Yarraman
05 June - Maranoa MP: $4.5 million boost coming to Kingaroy’s CBD
05 June - Maranoa MP: Universities hub coming to the Maranoa
05 June - Maranoa MP Secures $589,523 For Disability Respite Care Centre in Goondiwindi
05 June - Maranoa MP: Boosting tertiary outcomes in the Balonne region
05 June - Maranoa MP: $7 Million to transform the Dalby Cultural Precinct
05 June
May 2020
- Maranoa MP calls on News Corp to guarantee local, quality journalism
28 May - $5436 for Southern Downs Ex-Services Association to support veterans
25 May - Maranoa MP: Smart farming investment to yield positives in St George
25 May - Maranoa MP: Smart farming investment to yield positives in Goondiwindi
25 May - Maranoa MP: Smart farming investment to yield positives in Dalby
25 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades in Barcoo Region
22 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades in the Blackall-Tambo Region
22 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades in the Bulloo Region
22 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades in the Diamantina Region
22 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades in the Goondiwindi Region
22 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades in Longreach Region
22 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades in The Maranoa
22 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades in Murweh
22 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades in the Paroo Region
22 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades in Quilpie
22 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades in the South Burnett
22 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades in Toowoomba Region
22 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades on Western Downs
22 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades in Winton Region
22 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades in Barcaldine Region
22 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades in Balonne Region
22 May - New Program to Deliver Road and Public Facility Upgrades on Southern Downs
22 May - $118,057 to help tackle tough times on the South Burnett
21 May - $92,024 to help tackle tough times in the Goondiwindi region
21 May - $57,392 to help tackle tough times in Longreach
21 May - $20,000 to help tackle tough times in Alpha
21 May - $31,466 to help tackle tough times in Quilpie
21 May - $76,000 to help tackle tough times in the Balonne region
21 May - Maranoa MP secures funding boost for Goondiwindi region volunteers
20 May - Maranoa MP secures funding boost for Stanthorpe volunteers
19 May - Maranoa MP: Funding boost for South Burnett volunteers this National Volunteer Week
19 May - Maranoa MP secures funding boost for Southern Downs volunteers
19 May - Maranoa MP: Funding boost in Roma this National Volunteer Week
19 May - Maranoa MP secures funding boost for Longreach, Winton and Windorah volunteers
19 May - Funding boost for Pioneer Park Association this National Volunteer Week
19 May - Maranoa MP secures grant for Clifton Landcare this National Volunteer Week
19 May - Maranoa MP: Funding boost for Chinchilla this National Volunteer Week
19 May - Funding boost in Charleville and Quilpie this National Volunteer Week
19 May - Maranoa MP secures funding boost for Blackall volunteers
19 May - Maranoa MP: Funding boost for St George volunteers welcome
19 May
April 2020
- $1.2 million in extra support for emergency relief providers serving Maranoa
30 April - Balonne and Carnarvon Highway Freight Routes Take Another Step Toward ROSI Future
29 April - Carnarvon Highway Freight Route Take Another Step Toward ROSI Future
29 April - Dawson Developmental Road Takes Another Step Toward ROSI Future
29 April - PROPOSALS PROGRESS TO CONNECT MARANOA TO INLAND RAIL BENEFITS
29 April - Protecting the Macintyre from feral pigs
29 April - Waste not, want not in Kingaroy
29 April - $100,000 Fed Gov’t Grant to help Nobby manufacturer boost production
29 April - $100,000 Fed Gov’t grant to help Chinchilla energy services provider
29 April - Looking after people with existing health conditions during COVID-19
28 April - $94.6 million to support zoos, wildlife parks through pandemic
28 April - Longreach respiratory clinic welcomed by Maranoa MP
27 April - St George respiratory clinic welcomed by Maranoa MP
27 April - Recovering from 2019 monsoon with improved roads in Winton
24 April - With $1 million, South Burnett Region to boost public facilities, infrastructure and spaces
24 April - Maranoa MP: Mobile signal reaching further in Toowoomba region
21 April - Maranoa MP: Expanding Southern Downs’ digital future
21 April - Maranoa MP: Memerambi set for a mobile base station
21 April - Maranoa MP: Expanding Eromanga’s digital future
21 April - Maranoa MP: Expanding the digital future in Dunkeld and Teelba
21 April - Maranoa MP: Digital connectivity boost coming to Lundavra
21 April - Maranoa MP: Expanding Hungerford’s digital future
21 April - Maranoa MP: Expanding Cooranga North’s digital future
21 April - Maranoa MP welcomes $50 million initiative to support regional journalism
16 April - Agriculture and its workers essential in Maranoa
06 April - Drilling for water: $1 million for bores in The Maranoa
03 April
March 2020
- Maranoa MP: Supermarkets need to do their bit for rural and remote areas
26 March - $1 million worth of projects for practical outcomes around Longreach
20 March - $1 million worth of projects for practical outcomes in Paroo Shire
20 March - Disaster Assistance Extended to South Burnett
17 March - Economic Stimulus Package
16 March - $1.3 billion support package to keep Apprentices and trainees on the job
16 March - Paving the way for next-generation rural health professionals
09 March - Seeking Your Submissions On Regional Aviation
04 March - Maranoa MP: Flags to fly high at Warwick Christian College
02 March - Paying tribute to service men and women in Jackson
02 March - Paying tribute to service men and women in Clifton
02 March - Paying tribute to service men and women in Bell
02 March
February 2020
- Phasing out black spots on the Maranoa’s roads
27 February - Phasing out black spots on Southern Downs’ roads
27 February - $1 million to churn out new facilities in the Barcaldine region
27 February - Winton students set for industry exposure in the city
27 February - Exposing Blackall students to industry and bringing cool air to QCWA Hall
27 February - With a $39,920 investment, Glenmorgan General Store to reopen and water tanks for Chinchilla family centre
26 February - Paddling for a good cause in Longreach and giving students exposure to industry
26 February - Murweh’s resiliency and solidarity to be displayed
26 February - Mitchell LED installation to attract tourists
26 February - Kicking up dust on the Alpha racetrack and exposing Barcaldine, Aramac students to industry
26 February - Improving Inglewood’s kindergarten with a $36,410 investment
26 February - Freestone hall looking to the future with improvements
26 February - Maranoa MP urges applications for $3000 payments
20 February - Queensland Finally Stumps Up for Emu Swamp Dam
20 February - Adavale: Fighting fires, preparing for the best outcomes
17 February - Fresh look coming to Balonne’s community facilities
14 February - $1 million worth of projects for practical, creative outcomes in Blackall-Tambo region
14 February - $1 million for Murweh to deliver practical and entertaining results
14 February - Better Water Security For Goondiwindi
14 February - Quilpie facelift and roadworks set in stone
14 February - Maranoa MP: Strengthening community assets on the Southern Downs
13 February - Keeping the door to education open through drought
11 February - Supporting local causes, keeping assets in good condition
10 February - Future thinking: Digitising Nanango’s Tara’s Hall
10 February - NBN going live in Leyburn
06 February - NBN going live in Tara and Pirrinuan
06 February
January 2020
- Dalby’s Delicious and Delightful Festival set for top class acts
24 January - Roma Saleyards transformation complete, opening on Australia Day
23 January - Clear as crystal waterway and land management coming to Condamine Headwaters
19 January - $1 Million Injection Into Southern Downs For Bushfire Recovery
09 January - $13,701 for Paroo Progress Association to support veterans and community
08 January
December 2019
- Maranoa schools benefit from new project funding
19 December - Local agency chosen to run youth employment industry pilot program in Maranoa
17 December - Recycling the St George Way
12 December - Shaded area coming to Texas Kindergarten
12 December - Protecting the Paroo from Pests
09 December - Solar installation coming to Dalby Beck Street Kindergarten
06 December - Bowling green upgrades at Yuleba to pave way for new generation of players
06 December - Tackling Feral Deer Problems at Ballandean
06 December - Mother of Millions to Meet Its Match in Blackall-Tambo Region
06 December - Cementing Chinchilla’s horse stables to attract more trainers
04 December - More than $5 million to drive academic success at Warwick’s St Mary’s School
04 December - New facilities for students at Cunnamulla’s Sacred Heart Primary School
04 December - Catering for all at Inglewood Show Society
04 December - Bridging the gap at Dalby Community Hall
04 December - Windorah QFES complex to be fitted out, better prepared
04 December - Upgrades Coming to Warwick’s Crisis Accommodation Hostel
04 December - $1.2 million in Extra Federal Funding for Murweh Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - $973,400 in Extra Federal Funding for Paroo Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - $2.5 million in Extra Federal Funding for Maranoa Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - $1 Million in Extra Federal Funding for Winton Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - $3.4 Million in Extra Federal Funding for Western Downs Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - $1.5 Million in Extra Federal Funding for Southern Downs Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - $891,657 in Extra Federal Funding for Quilpie Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - $1.1 Million in Extra Federal Funding for Longreach Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - $1.1 Million in Extra Federal Funding for Goondiwindi Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - $453,393 in Extra Federal Funding for Diamantina Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - $848,000 in Extra Federal Funding for Bulloo Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - $800,000 in Extra Federal Funding for Blackall-Tambo Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - $710,000 in Extra Federal Funding for Barcoo Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - $1.2 Million in Extra Federal Funding for Barcaldine Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - $1.14 Million in Extra Federal Funding for Balonne Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - $4 million in Extra Federal Funding for Toowoomba Regional Council Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - $1.6 million in Extra Federal Funding for South Burnett Through Roads to Recovery
04 December - You Beauty: Showcasing Outback Queensland at the Miss Universe Contest
03 December
November 2019
- $20,000 to Control Feral Pigs on the Balonne Floodplain
26 November - Recycled water to flow in the Southern Downs
25 November - $3000 payments now open Maranoa MP says
22 November - $3000 payments now open Maranoa MP says
22 November - The Maranoa region to benefit from critical infrastructure investment
20 November - Southern Downs, Toowoomba regions to benefit from critical infrastructure investment
20 November - Securing a digital future for Jimbour, Maranoa MP announces mobile tower is now operational
15 November - Barcaldine Showgrounds sure to impress at Westech Field Days, Maranoa MP says
15 November - Maranoa MP urges community groups to apply: $200M to build better regions
14 November - Maranoa MP: Boosting Warwick’s sports infrastructure
12 November - Maranoa MP: Fully equipping Blackall’s craft centre
12 November - Maranoa MP: Concrete floor and kitchenette set to be new features of Allora Men’s Shed
11 November - Extra volts for Goondiwindi Men’s Shed
11 November - Maranoa MP: Lighting up the Kingaroy Men’s Shed
11 November - Maranoa MP encourages communities to commemorate Remembrance Day 2019
06 November - Maranoa MP: Flags to fly high at Dalby PCYC
01 November
October 2019
- Maranoa MP: Rural health scholarship available in Dalby
31 October - Maranoa MP: Kingaroy scholarship up and running
31 October - Maranoa MP: Roma scholarship up and running
31 October - Maranoa MP: Southern Downs’ scholarships up and running
31 October - Roads to Recovery funding flowing into Western Downs roads
23 October - Roads to Recovery funding flowing into Murweh roads
23 October - Fun under the sun at Weroona Park Wine and Food Fiesta
23 October - Feeling the festive spirit this Christmas in Millmerran
23 October - Looking through a new lens at Meandarra’s silos
23 October - Bright lights and good vibes coming to Longreach
23 October - Injune’s locomotive display slated for renewal
23 October - Maranoa MP: Longreach Leader to expand digital footprint
22 October - Australian Cybermalls’ digital footprint to accelerate says Maranoa MP
22 October - Extra $80,000 for Rural Financial Counselling Service Southern Queensland
01 October
September 2019
- Maranoa MP’s Christmas in Maranoa Competition Kicks Off Today
15 September - Activists face jail
13 September - Bushfire assistance
10 September - Maranoa MP: Two new NDIS grants up for grabs
09 September - Texas, Inglewood, Millmerran: Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support Mobile Services Coming Soon
06 September - $17,939 for Paroo Progress Association to support veterans and community
02 September - One month till closing: Local School Community Fund
02 September
August 2019
- Paving the Outback Way
26 August - Maranoa MP officially opens Assumption College’s new state-of-the-art facilities
22 August - Supporting south west Queensland farmers in drought
14 August - Better in Blackall Festival sure to energise and bring good times
14 August - Maranoa MP officially opens Chinchilla Christian College’s state-of-the-art facilities
12 August - New look in Winton sure to impress locals and visitors, Maranoa MP says
12 August - Halting the march of Prickly Acacia
08 August - Community Child Care Funds to hit the ground – supporting families and providers in Millmerran
08 August - Paying tribute to service men and women in Quilpie and Charleville
07 August - Crows Nest Historical Society: Paying tribute to service men and women
07 August - Community Child Care Funds to hit the ground – supporting families and providers in Kingaroy
07 August - Community Child Care Funds to hit the ground – supporting families and providers in Charleville
07 August - Community Child Care Funds to hit the ground – supporting families and providers in St George
07 August - Community Child Care Funds to hit the ground – supporting families and providers in Longreach
07 August - Now Open: Stronger Communities Programme Round 5
05 August - Emu Swamp Dam a step closer
03 August - Stopping farm invasions in Maranoa
02 August
July 2019
- Maranoa community group benefits from Inland Rail funding grant
31 July - Coalition delivers election promise as Future Drought Fund becomes reality
26 July - Maranoa MP invites schools to apply for funding
24 July - Nurse student Ellice Orreal receives David Littleproud MP bursary
24 July - Building stronger communities top goal at Glenmorgan and Yamsion
22 July - Spacious, comfortable information centre to help stimulate Mitchell economy
22 July - Maranoa MP: Freestone Hall upgrades to boost entertainment
22 July - Maranoa MP announces funding for Nindigully and Dirranbandi
22 July - $4.1 million investment in Yallambee Aged Care keeps seniors closer to home
04 July - NAIDOC Week sure to inform, entertain and bring communities together
04 July - Water insecurity biting into produce and jobs at Glen Aplin
04 July - Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support mobile service heading to Maranoa
04 July - Final strokes finished on Yelarbon silo artwork
01 July
June 2019
- Change coming to NDIS: increased price limits and improved support
26 June - Maranoa MP opens doors to new Wambo Medical practice centre
22 June - Maranoa MP urges applications for Leadership for our Regions Program
13 June - $5M road injection paves the way for Emu Swamp Dam
03 June
May 2019
- Littleproud thanks Maranoa
20 May - Coalition Federal Government to deliver new mobile coverage to Guluguba
15 May - Qantas Museum upgrade shows the sky’s the limit
10 May - Maranoa MP announces Chinchilla Squash Club will enhance clubhouse with $50,000
07 May - Three new tennis courts for Jandowae with $200,000 secured through Maranoa MP
07 May - Agriculture is critical to Australia’s success
06 May - Re-elected Coalition Federal Gov’t would give $20 million in Agricultural Show Grants
01 May - Aged care a top priority for a re-elected Coalition Federal Gov’t
01 May
April 2019
- More mental health support in the bush
29 April - Capitalising on Maranoa’s potential: MP David Littleproud
29 April - Apprenticeship subsidies to arm Maranoa youth with skills for the future
29 April - Mitigating drought and growing business are priorities for Maranoa MP
29 April - South West Indigenous Corporation secures $450,000 Maranoa MP announces
29 April - Maranoa MP announces investment in veteran support
26 April - Capitalising on the South-West’s potential: MP David Littleproud
26 April - Making Our Maranoa Roads Safer
24 April - Capitalising on the Southern Downs’ potential: Maranoa MP
23 April - Pickleball picks up pace in Stanthorpe with $7000 in Fed Gov’t funds for a new surface
18 April - Fighting subhuman animal activists, $9M for St George and Dirranbandi, Cunnamulla’s $6.2M overhaul, controlling pests and weeds, Roma headspace centre
18 April - David Littleproud marks start of John Dee Abattoir expansion with sod turn
17 April - David Littleproud MP secures $1.53 million for new Headspace centre and youth mental health programs in Roma
15 April - David Littleproud to contest Maranoa again
11 April - Extra $75 Million Safety Investment in Warrego Highway
09 April - David Littleproud secures $17.6 million to upgrade notorious Eight Mile intersection in Fed Gov’t Budget
09 April - Maranoa MP, Raising the digital bar at Dalby SHS with $5000 in Fed Gov’t funding
08 April - Maranoa MP: Carey Bros vegan activists leave communities vulnerable to crime
08 April - Maranoa MP secures $93,238 for Boonthamurra Corp.
08 April - Maranoa MP calls for Mobile Black Spot submissions across Maranoa
08 April - $750,000 to repurpose Old Blackall Hospital as rural health training centre
05 April - 2019 Budget – Investing in our farmers and agriculture sector
05 April - $19.9 million in Fed Gov’t Budget for upgrades to complete the Landsborough Highway
04 April - Maranoa MP says improving freight connections is a budget highlight
04 April - Water and road infrastructure boost announced
04 April - More than $39.76 million to finalise Warrego Highway works
04 April - 2019 Budget Fact Sheet
04 April - Maranoa MP says Budget tax breaks are a big win for Maranoa families and businesses
04 April
March 2019
- Maranoa MP secures funds for Emu Swamp Dam feasibility
28 March - Improving freight connections saves time and money, Maranoa MP announces
28 March - ROSI future for South East Queensland Freight corridors
28 March - Polocrosse World Championships: More than just sport
25 March - Maranoa Mail: March Edition
25 March - Cunnamulla’s airstrip set for upgrade Maranoa MP announces
25 March - Maranoa MP announces Winton’s Walkway of Honour to open Anzac Day
21 March - Mobile signal to expand at Girraween National Park Maranoa MP announces
21 March - Mobile signal to improve in Jimbour, Glenmorgan areas Maranoa MP announces
21 March - Maranoa MP announces NBN rollout soon to be ready in Kaimkillenbun and Condamine
21 March - Cunnamulla’s airstrip set for upgrade Maranoa MP announces
20 March - Barcoo region’s airstrips set for a new kind of lightshow Maranoa MP announces
20 March - Aramac’s airstrip set for upgrade Maranoa MP announces
20 March - Maranoa MP announces that Millmerran’s NBN rollout ready to serve 500 premises
20 March - Maranoa MP announces NBN rollout for Warwick and Leyburn with 2100 premises to connect
20 March - Maranoa MP – Review of tax breaks in the Bush most welcome, needs community involvement
19 March - Maranoa receives $150,000 for community projects to deliver environmental benefits
15 March - Maranoa MP announces Diamantina will improve sports infrastructure with $918,648
14 March - Security lighting to be installed at Nanango RSL sub-branch Maranoa MP announces
13 March - Funding to strengthen Inglewood’s Local Drug Action Team to tackle ice and addiction
12 March - Federal Government funds to move Roma road black spots to oblivion with $341,000 in targeted funding
09 March - Taking physical activity to a mental level with $314,251 in Fed Gov’t funds
08 March - Balonne region secures $53,550 for CCTV installation Maranoa MP announces
08 March - Nanango Karinya aged care residence will offer 19 new places, $1.27 million in Fed Gov’t funds secured
08 March - Maranoa MP announces $210,000 for Clifton aged care facility
08 March - Chinchilla’s Illoura Village aged care residence offers 15 new places, $1.05 million in Fed Gov’t funds secured
08 March - Cunnamulla, All Aboard project injected with $309,750 in Fed Gov’t funds
07 March - Federal Government funds to move Aramac black spots to oblivion with $70,000
07 March - Maranoa MP announces Paroo Shire secures $500,000 for security upgrades
07 March - Funding for Central West performances & workshops
06 March - Coalition Federal Government funds sustainability, digital marketing in Southern Downs
06 March - Funding to strengthen Winton’s Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) to tackle ice and addiction
06 March - Funding to strengthen South Burnett Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) to tackle ice and addiction
06 March - Funding to strengthen Inglewood’s Local Drug Action Team to tackle ice and addiction
06 March - Funding to strengthen Goondiwindi’s Local Drug Action Team to tackle ice and addiction
06 March - Funding to strengthen Barcaldine’s Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) to tackle ice and addiction
06 March - Coalition Government secures funds to support leadership programs and tourism in the Western Downs region
05 March - Maranoa MP secures $281,180 funding boost for the Balonne region
05 March - Charleville Airfield and WWII Museum set for Anzac Day opening thanks to Federal Gov’t funds
05 March
February 2019
- Federal funding secures new facilities at Eromanga dinosaur hub
28 February - Music to our ears: funding secured for Central West performance
27 February - $38,800 secured for South Burnett to enhance creativity and leadership
27 February - Alpha Show receives $17,620 to tackle tough times
25 February - Killarney Showground’s supper room to return to former glory thanks to $58,030 Fed Government funds
25 February - Getting over the distance hurdle, supporting isolated communities
25 February - No excuses not to join the Mungallala gym thanks to $10,689 in Fed Gov’t funds
25 February - Dress for success endorsed with Federal funding
25 February - Netball given a new shot in Warwick thanks to $321,793 in Federal Government funding
22 February - $4 Billion and counting: funds delivered to Maranoa by The Hon. David Littleproud
22 February - Federal grant of $29,990 helps Charleville airport museum and Show soar
22 February - Allora – Keeping Aged Care Local, Close to Family and Friends
20 February - Chinchilla – Keeping Aged Care Local, Close to Family and Friends
20 February - Killarney aged care residence upgrade
20 February - Longreach- Keeping Aged Care Local, Close to Family and Friends
19 February - Nanango – Keeping Aged Care Local, Close to Family and Friends
19 February - Maranoa Mail: February Edition
18 February - Local Groups Open Arms to Help Migrants Settle in Maranoa
14 February - Federal Funding Helps Winton Build a Virtual Gym
13 February - Paroo Shire Sports Facilities and Roads Receive $1 Million of Federal Funding
13 February - Labor has weakened laws that have stopped people smugglers
13 February - Drought Relief Funding For Murweh
13 February - Federal Funds Will Help Bulloo Shire Upgrade and Develop Community Assets
13 February - Funding Allocated For Mental Wellbeing Programs
13 February - Federal Funding To Help Barcaldine Cut Power Costs, Improve Amenities
11 February - Funds for Diamantina Will Restore Mud Hut
11 February - Getting on Top of Drought
08 February - Dob in a Dealer – It’s Everyone’s Responsibility
07 February - With $1 Million of Funding, Goondiwindi Region Set For Local Economy Boost
07 February - $1 Million in Funding Secured for Southern Downs Regional Council
07 February - Supporting People Experiencing Learning Differences
05 February
January 2019
- Labor’s attack on seniors through franking credit tax change will hurt charitable donations
31 January - ANZ bank abandons 61 bush communities in Maranoa by backing out of Australia Post deal
25 January - Strengthening mental health services and job security in Maranoa
24 January - $12 million for more specialist clinical services in rural and regional Queensland
23 January
November 2018
- $100 million to support type 1 diabetes patients in Maranoa
27 November - Nanango Little Athletics Club receive $10,000 grant through the Stronger Communities Programme
26 November - The South Burnett Pantry receives $20,000 grant through Stronger Communities Programme
23 November - Zonta Club of Dalby receive $5000 grant through Stronger Communities Programme
22 November - $625,000 in Capital Grants for Dalby Christian College
22 November - Dalby Hospital Clinical Education Centre opens its doors
14 November - Apply Now For Local Drug Action Team Programme
13 November - Goondiwindi receives $1.62 million injection for regional students
13 November - Long Awaited Art Centre Charms Charleville
11 November - Condolence Message – Basil Nolan Jr
07 November - Apply now for Remote Airstrip Upgrade Programme funding
02 November
October 2018
- Grants Set to Flow To Community Groups in Drought Affected Regions
31 October - Celebrating Maranoa’s harworking teachers
25 October - Saluting Their Service Community Commemorative Grants
23 October - Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11) to open new doors for Maranoa businesses
22 October - More investment, more jobs and higher wages for small- and medium-sized businesses in Maranoa
22 October - David Littleproud MP appointed as deputy chair for new Drought Finance Taskforce
15 October - More people receiving help for drugs and alcohol as regional support services expand
12 October - STEM scholarships for students in Maranoa
10 October - Put your views forward for FHA review
10 October - Have your say on the future of the Great Artesian Basin
10 October - Funding support for St George Men’s Shed
09 October - Funding support for Jericho Men’s Shed
09 October - Funding support for Jandowae Men’s Shed
09 October - Funding support for Augathella Men’s Shed
09 October - Funding support for Alpha Men’s Shed
09 October - Take action on domestic violence – Stop it at the Start campaign
08 October - Qld Labor turns its back on Australian tradies
07 October - Boost of $50 million for financially disadvantaged
05 October
September 2018
- Applications now open to encourage seniors to move more
27 September - $200 million Building Better Regions Fund now open
27 September - David Littleproud calls on students, researchers and professionals to apply for Endeavour Scholarships
26 September - Maranoa MP David Littleproud’s National Disability Insurance Scheme Kingaroy community forum
25 September - David Littleproud calls on communities to nominate mobile black spot locations
24 September - Maranoa aged care services invited to share in $40 million aged care boost
21 September - A big hullabaloo for opening of Bulloo River Walk
21 September - Review of Farm Household Allowance begins
19 September - Tougher penalties for food contamination
19 September - Letter to the Editor – Warwick Daily News 18/09/18
18 September - Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL receive funding boost through BEST grants
07 September - Golden Wattle returns to Maranoa to support drought-affected communities
07 September - Young agricultural innovators: Australia needs you
07 September - Safer roads and more efficient routes for Toowoomba Regional Council
05 September - Blackbutt RSL receive funding through BEST Grants
05 September - Indonesia trade boost for Maranoa producers
04 September - Safer roads and more efficient routes for Southern Downs Regional Council
03 September - Safer roads and more efficient routes for Maranoa Regional Council
03 September
August 2018
- Quilpie’s first visit from the Prime Minister
28 August - Applications open for round three of safer communities programme
22 August - Tarong Power Station
22 August - Energy Policy Shift
20 August - Indigenous Language Preservation
20 August - Seniors Grant
19 August - Drought Relief for Maranoa
07 August - Bursary Winner
06 August - Stronger Communities
05 August - Sport Infrastructure Grants
03 August
July 2018
- Longreach Editorial
27 July - Financial Assistance Grants
27 July - STEPS – Building Better Regions Fund
13 July - Nanango Netball
13 July - Goondiwindi ~ Building Better Regions Fund
12 July - Quilpie Eromanga Natural History Museum Funding Boost
10 July - Building Better Regions Fund ~ Barcaldine Aged Care
10 July - Volunteer Grants
06 July - Building Better Regions Fund ~ Quilpie
06 July - Building Better Regions Fund ~ Millmerran
06 July - Building Better Regions Fund ~ Kingaroy
06 July - Building Better Regions Fund ~ Crows Nest
06 July - Building Better Regions Fund ~ Barcaldine
06 July - Nanango CCTV
05 July - Lottery & Keno Ban
05 July - Aged Care Approval Rounds
05 July
June 2018
- Innovation Fund
28 June - Farm Household Support Amendment Bill 2018
19 June - Mobile Service Blackspots
15 June
May 2018
- Living in Queensland
31 May - David Littleproud MP Bursary
31 May - David Littleproud gets flu shot at local pharmacy
18 May - New Warrego Highway Projects
11 May - Budget Delivers for Queensland’s Cunningham Highway
11 May - A Federal Budget focused on the regions
10 May
April 2018
- Now you can ‘come a waltzing Matilda’ again, as Winton centre reopens thanks to $8 million grant
20 April - $8498 for Roma Community Men’s Shed
18 April - $7200 for Texas Men’s Shed
18 April - $6824 for Kingaroy Men’s Shed
18 April - Better, bigger aged care service to benefit Killarney community
06 April - Making Australia safer by deporting criminals and creating a strategic effort to combat child abuse
05 April
March 2018
- Western Downs receives $1.9 million for TC Debbie recovery
29 March - Southern Downs receives $900,000 for TC Debbie recovery
29 March - Goondiwindi receives $500,000 for TC Debbie recovery
29 March - Disaster assistance extended to Barcoo, Blackall-Tambo and Diamantina
29 March - Disaster assistance extended to Barcaldine and Maranoa council regions
29 March - $84 million to expand the Royal Flying Doctor Service_Maranoa MP
29 March - David Littleproud calls on Qld Labor to save Queenslanders $400 in power bill cut
28 March - Coalition Government supporting Maranoa business and community clubs with a move to ban ‘Lottoland’-type syndicate betting
28 March - The Commonwealth Bank to abandon Blackall as another big bank walks away from bush communities
27 March - Maranoa MP fights for landline phone connections for bush communities
27 March - 11 breakthrough medicines made cheaper to help loved-ones battle cancer, disease and manage diabetes_Maranoa MP David Littleproud
27 March - GPS Technology Upgrades
24 March - Have your say on Labor’s vegetation management laws
22 March - Coalition Government funding means Southern Downs pre-schoolers will be given the chance to learn a second language
21 March - Coalition Government funding means Western Downs pre-schoolers will be given the chance to learn a second language
21 March - Coalition Government funding means South Burnett pre-schoolers will be given the chance to learn a second language
21 March - Coalition Government funding means Goondiwindi region pre-schoolers will be given the chance to learn a second language
21 March - Coalition Government funding means Crows Nest pre-schoolers will be given the chance to learn a second language
21 March - Chinchilla-grown Wagu beef the star of new McDonald’s burger
21 March - Maranoa MP grills Telstra over prolonged Wallumbilla service outage
19 March - Leave our retirees alone_Labor announces attack on self-funded retirees and pensioners by abolishing tax refunds for share dividends
19 March
February 2018
- Nationals enter a new era under Michael McCormack
26 February - New Centrelink independence rules now in effect to help bush kids through tertiary study
21 February - John Boucher tribute
19 February - Yaraka’s Claire Jackson named a winner in ABC Heywire competition_Maranoa MP
08 February - Religious Freedom Review – be sure to have your say before February 14
08 February - Mobile Federal Government services truck ‘Golden Wattle’ comes to South West Queensland
06 February - Construction kicked off this week to connect Miles to the NBN_Maranoa MP
05 February - ANZ to abandon Stanthorpe and Maranoa MP demands to know why
05 February - ANZ to abandon rural communities and Maranoa MP demands to know why
05 February - Work kicked off this week to connect Miles to the NBN_Maranoa MP
02 February - Warwick to Wallangarra new England Highway safety works on the way
02 February - Maranoa MP calls for free data day as compensation for Telstra’s network failures
01 February
January 2018
- Yuleba Development Group receives $20,000 to save the Yuleba Creek Forestry Fire Tower and Park Project under Stronger Communities Programme
18 January - Maranoa MP’s Chinchilla Community Ice Forum secures new support worker for our region
18 January - Roma Aero Club receives $20,000 for new emergency multi-purpose area under Stronger Communities Programme
17 January - More funding to strengthen the Balonne’s Local Drug Action Team to tackle ICE
09 January - More funding to strengthen Paroo’s Local Drug Action Team to tackle ICE
09 January
December 2017
- Tribute to Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen
20 December - Stanthorpe Chamber of Commerce receives $10,000 in Federal Government funding to make the big thermometer project a reality
20 December - JOYCE – LITTLEPROUD New infrastructure will protect planes at the home of Qantas
18 December - JOYCE – LITTLEPROUD Funding flows for Stockman’s Hall of Fame upgrade
18 December - Wine grants available to boost tourism in the Granite Belt
15 December - Maranoa MP secures new alcohol and drug support in Kingaroy
15 December - Stanthorpe’s Grace Menahan awarded prestigious New Colombo Plan scholarship
12 December - Charleville Cosmos Centre shows beauty of the Milky Way
12 December - Saluting Their Service commemorations program_Southern Downs receives $3479 to honour local servicemen and women
11 December - St George pre-schoolers get a head start in STEM
06 December - Biosecurity keeps Granite Belt and South Burnett wine flowing
06 December - Stonehenge Campdraft and Rodeo Association receives $15,215 to build new canteen under Stronger Communities Programme
05 December - Noorama Picnic Race Club receives $20,000 for new kitchen under Stronger Communities Programme
05 December - Mulga Mates Centre receives $7500 to establish a kindergarten in Quilpie under Stronger Communities Programme
05 December - Barcaldine Golf Club receives $9000 to purchase a new tractor under Stronger Communities Programme
05 December - Clifton pre-schoolers get a head start in STEM
04 December - Chinchilla-born Maranoa MP is dinky di as parliamentarians have until tomorrow morning to prove Australian citizenship
04 December
November 2017
- Cooyar Postal Service Changes
29 November - Warwick Polocrosse Club receives $20,000 to expand Morgan Park facilities under Stronger Communities Programme
27 November - USO reform is the last chance for better mobile coverage in the bush
23 November - Landsborough Highway Receives Funding for Vital Route Upgrades
23 November - Beef roads_Federal funding approved for Richmond to Winton Road projects
23 November - Five new Centrelink jobs to support the Western Downs region
22 November - SB Care receives $20,000 to upgrade hall under Stronger Communities Programme
21 November - Australia Post abandons Cooyar
21 November - Warrego Highway upgrades shift into second phase
20 November - Northern Basin’s proposed target reduction tabled in the Senate today
17 November - Maranoa MP calls for Qld Labor to back our state as Greens toy with the Northern Basin’s target reduction
17 November - Blackbutt’s postcode will change to 4314_Postcode campaign successful
17 November - Maranoa MP will vote no in accordance with electorate’s same-sex marriage survey result
15 November - Trade deal with Peru creates new agricultural export opportunities in Maranoa
13 November - Building Better Regions Fund now open_David Littleproud MP
13 November - Maranoa MP urges certainty as amendment to reduce Northern Basin’s target today recommended to the Federal Government
10 November - Dirranbandi’s public pool re-opens after major upgrade
10 November - Longreach Leader_Letter to the editor_NBN
08 November - Boost for mental health services in the bush now available
02 November - Upgrades on the way for Outback Way in Queensland
01 November
October 2017
- PHN provides extra drug and alcohol treatment funding for Warwick and Go…
20 October - Warwick Men’s Shed to receive $2000_David Littleproud MP
19 October - Nanango Community Men’s Shed to receive $5757_David Littleproud MP
18 October - Inglewood Men’s Shed receives $ 4275_David Littleproud MP
18 October - A plan to stop the power bill bite fright and grow Surat Basin jobs in the process
18 October - Major private health insurance reforms announced
13 October - Congratulations to John Toohey for his Queen’s Birthday 2017 Honours List recognition_Maranoa MP
11 October - Community Ice Forum helps to nab drug traffickers in St George raids
11 October - Labor Bogeyman will turn off your appliances to control electricity supply with record-breaking summer temperatures predicted
10 October - Sr Mary Hedwige Music Centre and Good Samaritan Secondary Block opens at Saint Mary’s Catholic College
05 October
September 2017
- Armistice Day Centenary Grants now open in Maranoa
25 September - Maranoa MP demands to know if CSG companies support locals
22 September - Local Drug Action Team to be rolled out tackling drug use in the Paroo region
22 September - Local Drug Action Team to be rolled out tackling drug use in the Granite Belt
22 September - Building Better Regions Fund boosts Winton
22 September - Building Better Regions Fund boosts Southern Downs and Granite Belt tourism
22 September - Building Better Regions Fund boosts Dalby
22 September - New bridges to be built at Emu Creek and Ravensbourne thanks to $717,800 Federal Govt investment
19 September - New bridge to be built in Wyandra thanks to $390,000 Federal Govt investment
19 September - New bridge to be built in Freestone thanks to $1.49 million Federal Govt investment
14 September - SBN_honesty contracts and tariff concessions
13 September - Apply now for Remote Airstrip Upgrade Programme funding
13 September - Blue Care Kingaroy certainty needed_Maranoa MP
07 September
August 2017
- Growing wine opportunities on the Granite Belt and South Burnett
30 August - David Littleproud MP working with Federal Government to support those affected by Ostwald Bros shock voluntary administration announcement
28 August - Warrego Highway upgrades underway around Dalby
22 August - Australia Day is January 26
17 August - Strategic water acquisition in Queensland Condamine Balonne
17 August - SBN_Qld-owned power generation duopoly needs a shakeup and Kogan Creek expansion is the answer for lower prices_Maranoa MP
17 August - Federal Coalition Government delivers $1 million for the Heart of Australia truck
11 August - Maranoa MP fights Australia Post’s heartless decision to cancel Jundah to Windorah mail run without warning
07 August
June 2017
- David Littleproud MP_One year representing us in Federal Parliament
11 June - Congratulations to John Toohey for his Queen’s Birthday 2017 Honours List recognition_Maranoa MP
11 June - Congratulations to Barcoo Mayor Bruce Scott for his Queen’s Birthday 2017 Honours List recognition_Maranoa MP
11 June - Coming soon – Federal Maranoa Electorate Warwick office
11 June - Bedourie community organisations successful in Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program
11 June - Barcaldine community organisations successful in Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program
11 June - Balonne community organisations successful in Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program
11 June - Allora and Clifton organisations secure funding under Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants program
11 June
May 2017
- Bold Quality Schools reform package set to benefit rural education_Maranoa MP
24 May - Blackall-Tambo receives Reconciliation Week funding_Maranoa MP
24 May - Barcoo receives Reconciliation Week funding_Maranoa MP
24 May - Barcaldine receives Reconciliation Week funding_Maranoa MP
24 May - Balonne receives Reconciliation Week funding Maranoa MP
24 May - South Burnett receives Reconciliation Week funding_Maranoa MP
15 May - Roma’s Lane Brookes inspires at National Indigenous Youth Parliament 2017
15 May - Roma NBN rollout ahead of schedule_David Littleproud MP
15 May - Qld Labor still quiet on Murray-Darling Basin Plan
15 May - Psychology services easier to access in the bush thanks to new Medicare teleconferencing rebate secured by Maranoa MP
15 May - Postcode campaign successful_Yaraka’s postcode will change to 4731
15 May - New administration and classroom buildings for St John’s Lutheran School
15 May - Maranoa receives Reconciliation Week funding_Maranoa MP
15 May - Longreach receives Reconciliation Week funding_Maranoa MP
15 May - Goondiwindi receives Reconciliation Week funding_Maranoa MP
15 May - Fully-funded NDIS to make a difference in the Southern Downs_Maranoa MP
15 May - Fully-funded NDIS to make a difference in the South Burnett_Maranoa MP
15 May - Fully-funded NDIS to make a difference in Maranoa_David Littleproud MP
15 May - A Federal Budget that’s focused on the regions_David Littleproud MP
10 May - Federal Budget’s welfare overhaul includes drug testing_Maranoa MP
10 May
April 2017
- Littleproud MP urges the South-West to be ready for the Queen’s Baton Relay
11 April - Littleproud MP urges the Southern Downs to be ready for the Queen’s Baton Relay
11 April - Maranoa small business tax cuts in sight
10 April - Turn on our towers: Maranoa MP questions Telstra’s mobile phone black spot delay
04 April - Qld Govt needs to heed Productivity Commission’s Report recommendations into the agricultural sector’s over-regulation:
04 April - Flood recovery assistance now available to the South Burnett region of Maranoa electorate
04 April - Flood recovery assistance now available to Southern Downs and Toowoomba region of Maranoa electorate
02 April - $31m for Queensland MDB irrigators to modernise water infrastructure
02 April
March 2017
- Qld Maranoa MP to host Independent SA senator in bold move to save Balonne communities from Murray-Darling Basin Plan watershed
31 March - Commonwealth boosts disaster recovery support
30 March - The new childcare reform package: What it means for Maranoa families
28 March - Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Programme Round Three now open to repair or replace local bridges
28 March - Red meat producers to benefit from new trade deal with China
27 March - Hanson holds economy to ransom by threatening to stall important small business tax cuts
27 March - PM recognises the importance of economic growth in the regions
14 March - More Commonwealth Home Support services for Maranoa
10 March - Community Heritage Grants applications now open
09 March - Littleproud MP urges the Western Downs to be ready for the Queen’s Baton Relay
08 March - Littleproud MP welcomes the ABC’s restructure
08 March - Maranoa is an electorate of opportunity with agriculture booming and trade negotiations moving
08 March - Littleproud MP urges the Central-West to be ready for the Queen’s Baton Relay
08 March - Littleproud MP urges the South Burnett to be ready for the Queen’s Baton Relay
08 March - Revitalising education in Maranoa
07 March - Work begins on fixing black spot north of Roma
01 March
February 2017
January 2017
- New mobile phone tower targeting Adavale black spot activated ahead of schedule
10 January - Banks must release FMD offsetting options now: Littleproud MP
10 January - New Year means Asian export tariff reductions for local producers: Maranoa MP
10 January - Dalby Herald contribution
09 January - Productivity Commission’s study of regional economies opens zonal taxation door: Maranoa MP
05 January
December 2016
- China-Australia Trade Agreement data reveals business already doing well out of the one-year-old deal: David Littleproud MP
21 December - Maranoa MP pushes for more pest management funding in Qld as a result of Landcare boost during backpacker tax agreement
20 December - Be sure to have your say to oppose proposed coal mine on prime agricultural land near Kingaroy
20 December - Survey and design work started to connect Barcaldine to the NBN: Maranoa MP
19 December - Construction started to connect Roma to the NBN: David Littleproud MP
19 December - $128 million drug subsidy to assist severe asthmatics: David Littleproud MP
19 December - Telstra’s monopoly days numbered with service obligation under Productivity Commission scrutiny
16 December - Science, technology, engineering and math study pathways specifically for young women in Dalby and Chinchilla available thanks to federal funding: Maranoa MP
12 December - Maranoa MP fights for Kingaroy reclassification in attempt to address local doctor shortage
08 December - Dalby residents will be the first connection to the NBN: David Littleproud MP
08 December - Letter to the Editor: Chinchilla News
05 December - David Littleproud MP pays tribute to Lawrence Sringborg MP
03 December
November 2016
- David Littleproud MP secures review on Inland Rail
30 November - Backpacker tax renegotiated to 15% gives agricultural and tourism sectors certainty: Maranoa MP David Littleproud
28 November - RAI & Google reveal outback fitness Off The Track Training as a finalist in the Regional Online Heroes programme: David Littleproud MP
25 November - Queensland producers sent to the wall because Senator Pauline Hanson became a politician today: Maranoa MP
24 November - Building Better Regions Fund set to grow Maranoa communities: David Littleproud MP
23 November - David Littleproud MP: Revised Murray-Darling Basin Plan doesn’t go far enough to support to Qld
22 November - Work starts on eight new Warrego Highway overtaking lanes
21 November - Maranoa MP slams Qld Labor Govt’s no show at vital Murray-Darling Basin Plan talks yesterday
19 November - Granite Belt’s Christmas stone fruit hangs in the balance as Hanson and Lambie politicise backpacker tax
18 November - Dalby Men’s Shed receives $4000 Federal Government grant
18 November - Goondiwindi’s Border Rivers Christian College set to receive $615,000 in Federal Government funding to improve learning areas
17 November - Warwick’s Assumption College set to receive more than $1.27 million in Federal Government funding to improve learning areas
17 November - Federal Government funding extended to support McGrath Breast Care Nurse in Warwick
16 November - Federal Government funding extended to support McGrath Breast Care Nurse in Roma
16 November - Federal Government funding extended to support McGrath Breast Care Nurse in Maranoa
16 November - Federal Government funding extended to support McGrath Breast Care Nurse in Kingaroy
16 November - Federal Government funding extended to support McGrath Breast Care Nurse in Dalby
16 November - Maranoa MP is calling time on Telstra’s protection racket
14 November - Wellcamp Airport officially named an international gateway means better access to overseas markets: Maranoa MP
11 November - Common-sense prevails: Blackall-Tambo Regional Council part of Northern Australia
10 November - Maranoa MP calls on Qld Labor Government Water Minister Lynham to stand up for St George and Dirranbandi
10 November - Maranoa MP: 14 new CCTV to be installed to increase Chinchilla’s community safety
07 November - Maranoa MP calls on the Senate to pass backpacker legislation now
07 November - David Littleproud MP assisting those affected by Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory fire
06 November - Nominate your local hero for Order of Australia recognition: Maranoa MP
04 November - Letter to the Editor: Balonne Beacon
04 November - Eight new overtaking lanes for the Warrego Highway
02 November - Maranoa receives additional $559,495 for Aboriginal Family Legal Services Southern Queensland
02 November - David Littleproud MP calls on Labor Qld Government to come clean on renewables
01 November
October 2016
- Federal Government support for school-leavers: David Littleproud MP
31 October - Littleproud: Mobile national roaming inevitable
30 October - Littleproud secures further consultation on the Warrego Highway
28 October - $1.5 million for Goondiwindi’s new centre to skill students for success
25 October - Suite of roads funding set to strengthen Maranoa’s transport network
24 October - $45,228 in federal funds to better prepare the Granite Belt region in future flooding
21 October - Suncorp Bank out-of-touch with shock decision to close branches in rural communities: Maranoa MP David Littleproud
21 October - Maranoa MP calls on mining companies to support the local economy in Dalby, Chinchilla and Miles by not using workers’ camps
21 October - $142,462 in federal funds to better prepare the Wallumbilla region for future natural disasters
21 October - Federal Government funding to preserve endangered Western Qld language
20 October - Federal Government funding to create Indigenous cultural hub in Barcaldine
20 October - Palaszczuk Government slow to act on pest management with five-month delay
18 October - Surat Basin News contribution
17 October - Queensland’s Renewable Energy Target unrealistic: David Littleproud MP
14 October - Uncertainty for producers as Labor delays backpacker tax outcome: David Littleproud MP
13 October - Inland Rail: Three options in Maranoa on the table
13 October - Palaszczuk Government must show us the pest management money
06 October - Winton’s Waltzing Matilda Centre secures $8 million in Federal Government funding to rebuild
05 October - Tower switched on today targeting black spots in Cooyar, South Burnett: Maranoa MP
05 October - Goondiwindi now included in disaster assistance available following September flooding
03 October
September 2016
- Maranoa MP calls on the Heritage Bank to stop closing mini branches in the regions
29 September - Major optic fibre project ahead of schedule in the Central West: Maranoa MP
28 September - Win for Maranoa producers with proposed backpacker tax rate cut: David Littleproud MP
27 September - Having a different opinion: The Maranoa Electorate leads the way in respectful same-sex marriage conversation
26 September - Dental students in Dalby benefitting from increased training opportunities
22 September - Address in Reply
13 September - Federal Maranoa MP calls for better mobile phone coverage in the bush, welcomes ACCC’s decision to investigate
06 September - David Littleproud MP calls for mature conversation on foreign investment
06 September
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