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Date Time Solar panels secured for community centres Sunlight will soon power four community centres in the Camden area after Council secured $20,000 in funding to install solar panels on the buildings. Funded under the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program, solar photovoltaic systems will be installed at Julia Reserve, Catherine Park, Harrington Park and Gregory Hills community centres. Mayor of Camden, Cr Therese Fedeli, said the solar panel installation is a win for sustainability in Camden. “Council is always looking to do the right thing by our residents – those that cu...

Joint media release with Minister for Resources, Water and Northern Australia Keith Pitt The Coalition Government is injecting over $1.42 billion...

Premium Content Subscriber only Preventing domestic violence in the Gladstone region has been given a boost, with Stronger Communities sharing in part of $2.5m to help address the escalating problem. The partnership funding between state and federal governments aims to help domestic, family and sexual violence service providers respond to the complexities and challenges resulting from COVID-19. Member for Gladstone Glenn Butcher said $56,387 would help Stronger Communities Ltd provide a vital service helping families in the region with domestic and family violence. “It is fantastic to see t...

Premium Content Subscriber only Cash for the Peak Downs and Bruce highways, a funding injection to build Urannah Dam and money towards the Pioneer Valley Mountain Bike Trails have topped our pollies' federal budget wishlists. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will deliver the federal government's financial blueprint to parliament next Tuesday May 11. Here are the projects Dawson MP George Christensen and Capricornia MP Michelle Landry want to see included for their respective regions in the budget. George Christensen: Urannah Dam: Mr Christensen said the proponents of the project were looking for...

Premium Content Subscriber only A much-needed cash injection will help Mackay and Sarina lifesavers do what they do best instead of focusing on fundraising for their future. Surf Life Saving Clubs across Dawson and Capricornia can apply for a share of $9.7 million to upgrade equipment and bolster training programs to keep beachgoers safe after the Federal Government. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the additional funding would help save lives, building on a further $21 million over the next three years for the Water and Snow Safety Program. "Our surf lifesavers play such a vital role a...