Queensland’s rail freight needs will soon be drawn into sharp focus with the Australian and Queensland Governments formally agreeing to canvass options on how to best serve one of the nation’s most important ports. A jointly-funded $1.5 million study announced this week will look at the feasibility of options for improved rail freight connections to…
Nominations are now open for the 2018 Bonner Volunteer Awards, to help recognise outstanding local volunteers and volunteer groups in the Bonner electorate Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta today encouraged people to nominate individuals and groups that have demonstrated outstanding volunteer qualities, made a significant and lasting contribution to the community, and set a…
The Labor Party is planning to rip money from the pockets of retirees, low-income earners and pensioners to pay for its budget black hole. Labor has announced they will abolish tax refunds for share dividends if elected. This means that if you are on a low-income, or have a small self-managed superannuation account, you will…
Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta today visited Mackenzie State School to congratulate the P&C association on securing a federal funding grant of $6,500. Mr Vasta said he is proud to have been able to fight for the school to secure the funding as part of the federal government’s Strong Communities Programme. The funding will…
More than 35 residents from Gumdale, Wakerley and surrounding suburbs attended a crime mobile office hosted by Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, and State Member for Chatsworth, Steve Minnikin, at Wakerley Park on Saturday morning. The crime mobile office gave local residents the opportunity to share their crime and safety concerns with local police…
Year 6 Carina State School student Jess Kelly has been named the winner of the Commonwealth Games Supporters banner competition held by Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta. Mr Vasta presented Jess with a Commonwealth Games merchandise prize pack at her school assembly, with her mother Michelle Kelly looking on. Jess said when designing the…
Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta today visited Mt Gravatt Men’s Shed to inspect the progress of the brand new awning and kitchen upgrade made possible by federal government funding. Mr Vasta secured more than $7,400 as part of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme to enable the building of two new verandas on the…
A much-needed upgrade of bathroom facilities at C&K Tingalpa & District Kindergarten has been completed thanks to a $6,348 grant provided through the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, said he was proud to have helped the not-for-profit community kindergarten secure the grant for local families. “I congratulate the staff…
Wynnum General Gordon Community Kindergarten today thanked Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, for helping them secure a $6,750 grant to upgrade their outdoor area through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. Mr Vasta visited the kindergarten to inspect the completed outdoor area. “It’s great to see this amazing new play area for the kids.…
Local ex-service organisations can now apply for Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants and Grants-in-Aid, Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said today. “These grants help ex-service organisations provide vital advocacy services for current and former serving men and women which help veterans with their compensation claims and also ensure they get correct…