Government and Independent schools in Bonner are each set to receive a boost in funding by 2021 under the Turnbull Government’s student-centred Gonski funding plan that recently passed Parliament. Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, said the new funding was part of a $7.78 billion funding boost for Bonner government and Independent schools over the…
A major upgrade to tackle traffic congestion along Green Camp Road at Wakerley is one step closer, with Council today releasing designs for the $28 million project. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said the project would see Green Camp Road widened to at least four lanes to take real action on traffic congestion, getting residents home…
Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta today called on first home buyers to take advantage of the Turnbull Government’s First Home Super Saver Scheme, which came into effect on 1 July. The scheme, announced in this year’s Budget, will give first home savers the ability to accelerate their savings by at least 30 per cent.…
Bonner Community Groups can now apply for a share of $45.25 million in Australian Government funding for projects to help build inclusive and resilient communities. The Minister for Social Services, the Hon Christian Porter opened the Strong and Resilient Communities (SARC) grants round on 13 July. He said the grants will help local organisations overcome…
Grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 are available to help fund small capital projects in the Bonner community, thanks to the Turnbull Coalition Government’s extension of its Stronger Communities Programme, Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said today. “My office is now accepting expressions of interest from local schools and not-for-profit organisations and groups for…
Local seniors had the opportunity to learn more about the National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout in and around the Mt Gravatt area, 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…
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…