The Morrison Government has awarded a $3.3 million contract to Murarrie based robotics and AI company Cyborg Dynamics Engineering to develop an unmanned combat vehicle; the likes of which have never been made in Australia. The contract is the company’s first with the Defence Innovation Hub and will secure 20 local jobs. Visiting the Cyborg…
Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP visited Wishart State School to see the newly completed all abilities senior playground which was made possible thanks to $350,000 in funding by the Morrison Government. Mr Vasta said he was thrilled with the completed playground and recreational space that will be enjoyed by the school community for…
In recognition of World Diabetes Day which falls this month, the Morrison Government has released a new 10-year plan to better support Australians in Bonner living with all forms of diabetes. The Australian National Diabetes Strategy 2021–2030 will drive real improvements in the prevention, early detection, management, and care of people with diabetes. Federal Member…
The festive season has officially begun! This is a time of celebration and joy, but for some it can be stressful, isolating, and costly – especially during the ongoing pandemic. Every year, Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP encourages locals to give the gift of giving by donating non-perishable food items to the Bonner…
As part of Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP’s ongoing plan to deliver more mental health services on the Bayside, this week he reconvened the Bayside Mental Health Working Group. The over 20 attendees heard from Brisbane South PHN Senior HR Business Partner Melissa Binks and Head of Be Someone for Someone (Initiative of…
Bonner residents are encouraged to observe a minute’s silence this Remembrance Day, to reflect on the service and sacrifice of all those Australians who have suffered and died in times of war. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said it was important to continue the tradition of pausing at the 11th hour on the…
The Morrison Government has released the first national Future Fuels and Vehicles Strategy backed by an expanded $250 million Future Fuels Fund investment. The technology-led Strategy will see the Government work with industry to enhance consumer choice, create jobs and reduce emissions in Australia’s transport sector. The expanded Future Fuels Fund, will focus on four…
The Australian Government’s COVID-19 booster vaccination rollout program is officially under way, with the initial focus on residential aged care and disability facilities. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said as is the case for the primary course of vaccination, booster doses will be administered for free from a variety of locations across Bonner.…
From 1 November 2021, Australians in Bonner with a respiratory illness, early onset puberty and blood cancer will have improved access to subsidised medicines through new and amended listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP welcomed the November PBS listings and said many Australians and their families in our…
From 1 November 2021, Australian men with prostate cancer will have access to a new medication at an affordable price, thanks to the Morrison Government. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta MP said the announcement was a further sign that the Morrison Government’s commitment to ensuring Australians can access affordable medicines, when they need them,…