On Air – 7.30am, Wednesday, 20 January 2021 What’s in store for 2021? 2021 is a new year, and as a nation we will move into a new phase. 2020 was a tough year for everybody. Last year saw the creation of several programs to support people through the worst of it. Prior to 2020,…
Federal Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt says today’s High Court decision on Oakey’s New Acland mine shows the urgent need for the Queensland Labor Government to reform its approval process for resources projects.
The Morrison-McCormack Government today announced enhancements to deliver a safer and more efficient Inland Rail, to support economic growth and jobs in Queensland. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton welcomed the announcement, saying the additional investment would back thousands of extra jobs and billions in additional economic activity. “By undertaking the major enhancements to the…
Owners of Driver Reviver locations across the nation can now apply for a share of $7.3 million in Australian Government funding to upgrade their lifesaving rest sites and deliver new sites. Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton said Driver Reviver sites were critical places for drivers and road users to pull over, stop and have…
Federal Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton has called for Council and the community to apply for funding from the Morrison Governments fifth round of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) which is now open. Mr Hamilton said the BBRF was another example of the Liberal National Governments support for regional Australia and communities such as…
I am honoured to represent the good people of Groom. It’s a place of strong community values that is proud both of its ambitions for the future and of its history. My own family’s history is but a small part of the great Australian journey, and I stand before you as both a proud citizen…
Groom to share in $6.48 million Smart Farms Small Grants funding Projects focus on supporting Australian farmers to adopt innovative practices that increase farm productivity, profitability and protection of natural resources management The Australian Government continues to back farmers in Groom by helping them adopt the next generation of sustainable farming practices through Smart Farms…
Community groups in South East Queensland continue to benefit from the Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations Program with three new groups sharing in more than $10,000 of grant funding in the seventh round of the program. The Inland Rail Sponsorship and Donations program provided: $3,800 for the Gowrie State School P&C Association for window…
Toowoomba Chamber and Member for Groom Garth Hamilton are joining forces to push for Toowoomba’s long-awaited Railway Parklands project to become reality. The concept was first approved by the Queensland Government in 2016 as part of the Toowoomba Railway Parklands Priority Development Area and would see 8.6 hectares of green space created in the city…
COVID-busting payments for ag shows and field days Iconic events contribute more than $1 billion to the national economy Funding to also ease rental costs for local showmen and women The Liberal and Nationals Government is helping to ensure agricultural shows and field days in the Toowoomba Region can see off COVID-19 and continue contributing…
