The Morrison Government is fully funding the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with more than $347 million a year allocated to transforming the lives of 4,116 participants across the Groom electorate. Member for Groom, Garth Hamilton, said NDIS participants in Groom are benefiting from the Morrison Government’s record investment and strong management of the NDIS. “The…
Total of $29 million awarded nationally for 46 innovative drought projects Two projects will get underway in Toowoomba Region to better prepare for drought A key milestone for the Future Drought Fund Research and Adoption program Farmers in the Toowoomba Region will benefit from a share of $29 million for projects to manage and prepare…
The search is on for Australia’s top veteran employers and employees, with nominations now open for the 2022 Prime Minister’s Veterans’ Employment Awards. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the awards recognise veterans for their contribution to the nation after their military service, as well as the businesses that support them. “Our Defence men and women…
The Liberal and Nationals Government is continuing to back regional Australia, providing more funding to help the Toowoomba Region recover and grow on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are now open for the new Rebuilding Regional Communities Program, giving local businesses and community groups a chance to share in $5.7 million. Grants…
Disaster assistance has been swiftly activated for the Toowoomba, Lockyer Valley, Fraser Coast, Gold Coast, Gympie, Ipswich, Logan, Noosa, North Burnett and Sunshine Coast local government areas in response to heavy rainfall and flooding that continues to unfold across Queensland’s south-east. Member for Groom Garth Hamilton welcomed the assistance being made available to cover the…
New road safety upgrades and improvements will be rolled out across Toowoomba Region, thanks to a $3,300,000 funding boost from the Australian and Queensland governments. The funding will support a significant road safety project and eight minor upgrades that will help get locals, visitors and freight to their destination sooner and safer. Drayton Connection Road…
The Morrison Government is supporting community groups in the Toowoomba Region to help them increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Locally, Multicap has received $12,000 for the solar panel installation at the Toowoomba Hub. The grants from the Powering Communities Program will enable the not-for-profit groups to cut their power bills and carbon emissions while…
The Morrison Government has announced a record $50 million package for Koalas that will improve the health outcomes of the species, extend long-term monitoring and restore and preserve critical habitat. “This new package will take Government spending on koalas to more than $74 million since 2019, bringing together land managers, researchers, veterinarians and citizen scientists…
It’s just a couple of days past a year since I made my maiden speech in the other chamber. It takes you some time to work out how you can best help your community when you work in this place. I will make mention of the member for Hunter, who was a valuable source, I’m…
There is something very big happening in the town of Goombungee, the picnic town. What a great name to say—Goombungee. The picnic town is experiencing something of a revival, with new business owners taking over the local cafe and pub. The new publican of the Pioneer Arms Hotel, Tom Gaslevich, started off his working life…
