Construction is underway at the John Dee Cold Storage Facility in Warwick. Making the right infrastructure investments, like $4.8 million for this project, grows local economies.
This expansion:
Protects the 630 existing jobs, creates 143 new full-time jobs and 138 indirect new full-time jobs.
Employs 80 people during the construction phase.
Create export opportunities valued at $111 million.
Around 5 new jobs are coming to St George courtesy of a new $10 million fish hatchery investment.
St George is an ideal site on the Balonne River with the Beardmore Dam nearby.
This will give native fish the best chance of survival when released and let them move through the river network easily. Another fish hatchery will be opened in Menindee.
Qantas Museum upgrade shows sky’s the limit
31 new jobs for Longreach to expand the Qantas Founders Museum. We’re investing $11.3 million in upgrades including a roof over the jets and viewing platforms.
Shows: $20 million jackpot
A re-elected Coalition Federal Government would establish a $20 million grants scheme to boost agricultural shows. Click here for more details.
$1.53M for Roma headspace centre
Support for young people and mental health is one of the biggest issues raised with me and that’s why I’ve secured this new facility to help. Roma's headspace centre will provide face-to-face information, support and services to young people aged 12 to 25 years.
Services include:
- Mental health and wellbeing.
- Alcohol and other drug services.
- Work, school and study support.
We need to give our rural people a reason to stay home or come home and the AgriStarter loans will help to give young farmers a chance on the land. Read more here.
Zonal tax review update
The Productivity Commission is undertaking a review into remote tax assistance (click here to read) to ensure it remains fair and is now in the process of community consultation.
It was a privilege to attend Anzac Day services in Kingaroy, Nanango and Blackbutt this year. Men and women from across Maranoa have contributed enormously and made the greatest sacrifice of all with the lives. Anzac mateship, courage and pride made us the people we are today. Lest we forget.
Sport: Bringing people together
You can ask any rural community in Maranoa and they will tell you how important top-notch sports facilities are to build connections and welcome newcomers. Besides enhancing that community spirit, everyone needs to exercise and keep fit.
$200,000 for Jandowae Tennis Club to build three new courts and fencing.
$50,000 for a kitchenette at the Chinchilla Squash Club.
• 24,765 small & medium businesses benefit from tax relief legislated by the Coalition Federal Government.
• $30,000 instant asset write-off.
• 56,969 taxpayers save $1080 for singles and $2160 for dual income families.
• Power supplement for about 40,000 people in Maranoa.
• $75 for singles.
• $125 for couples.
• Up to 15% off power bills.
• Paid before July 2019.
Warwick Polocrosse: Australian Champions
Congratulations Australia on defeating South Africa in the final of the Adina Polocrosse World Cup. Congratulations also to Warwick for putting on a great show. Results are available here.
Discover Farming Underway
May is big in Goondiwindi. The Discover Farming festival is in swing with plenty of activities in store. This event boosts tourism, markets local products and bridges the urban/rural divide. For more info, go to https://www.discoverfarming.com.au/.
