Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, today encouraged local community and ex-service organisations to apply for grants for projects that deliver sustainable services for younger veterans. Mr Vasta said the Supporting Younger Veterans (SYV) grants program recognises the importance of the transition phase for Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel as they leave the military. “$1…
Local residents and business owners had the opportunity to learn more about the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout in Wynnum and Manly, thanks to an NBN information session today hosted by Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta. NBN Co representatives, Kylie Lindsay and Johanna de Winter, joined Mr Vasta to help answer questions and provide…
Local residents and business owners had the opportunity to learn more about the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout in Eight Mile Plains and Wishart, thanks to an NBN information session today hosted by Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta. NBN Co Queensland State Manager, Lisa Berrie, joined Mr Vasta to help answer questions and provide…
Today marks one year since the 2016 election. I’ve been proud to deliver a number of projects and initiatives for Bonner in this short amount of time: • $10m for upgrade of Rickertt Rd-Green Camp Rd intersection; • Funding to upgrade M1-Gateway Motorway merge at Eight Mile Plains; • NBN: 21% of rollout complete in…
Small businesses in Bonner are set for simpler Business Activity Statements (BAS) and an extension to the instant asset write-off programme thanks to positive changes in force from July 1, Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said today. “Local small businesses are set to benefit from simpler paperwork and yet another year to use the…
Moreton Bay College has shared an intimate moment with the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Hon. Julie Bishop and Bonner MP Ross Vasta this week following the tragic death of former Moreton Bay Girl Sara Zelenak. Mr Vasta invited Minister Bishop to personally address the college’s senior students and speak to them about the recent…
Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta today invited community groups, organisations and individuals to start their own tree planting projects by applying for grants under Round Three of the 20 Million Trees Program. “Up to $6 million is now available for grants between $20,000 and $100,000 for tree planting projects that will put back threatened…
The Turnbull Government is following through with its election commitment to deliver affordable living for all Australians. The government has announced tougher regulations for the Gas sector giving Aussies priority to the supply and plans to strengthen the Australian regulator, alongside delivering the energy assistance payment to millions of Australians. More than 20,000 people in…
The Federal Government has committed $10 million to Brisbane City Council’s upgrade of Green Camp Road, Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said today. This funding will add to Brisbane City Council’s $18 million investment for the upgrade, with works expected to commence next year. “The Rickertt Rd-Green Camp Rd intersection is currently…
Round 15 of the National Shed Development Programme is now open for applications for funding of up to $10,000, Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said today. Developing and established Men’s Sheds and members and non-members of the Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) can apply for financial assistance to go toward: Tools, equipment, community projects…