The Morrison Government is today delivering $85 million towards fixing the level crossing at Lindum Station in Wynnum. Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta said he is thrilled to have been able to secure this money to fix the disastrous local level crossing which he has been fighting for since 2017. Lindum Crossing is well known to…
DetailsRoss Vasta says the next Dorothea Mackellar or Banjo Paterson may be living in Bonner and they should enter Australia’s largest and oldest poetry writing competition. School students in Bonner have until 30 June to enter the 2019 Dorothea Mackellar Poetry Awards. Last year, more than 8,500 students entered the competition. Mr Vasta said writing…
DetailsA new Health Funding Facts website has been launched to help Bonner families and communities see how they are benefiting from the Morrison Government’s strong track record on guaranteeing essential health services for all Australians. www.health.gov.au/health-funding-facts is a one-stop-shop enabling Bonner families to access data on how the Morrison Government is investing in: Record health…
DetailsThe Liberal National Government has taken the first step toward delivering fast rail between the Gold Coast through Brisbane and up to the Sunshine Coast. The Morrison Government will provide $8 million to fund a business case for the corridor as part of its Population Plan to take pressure off the big cities, support the…
DetailsResidential aged care providers across Bonner will receive an additional $1.61 million to support the care of their residents, as Morrison Government investments in aged care totalling $467 million take effect from this month (20 March 2019). Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said this equates to an average additional $1800 per resident, which is…
DetailsFederal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta MP has announced the Liberals National Government is investing $422,000 to deliver the Mt Gravatt Community Centre for the Mt Gravatt community. Mr Vasta said this was an important project of the Mt Gravatt community and was proud the Morrison Government was yet again delivering for the people of…
DetailsThe Morrison Government has delivered another increase to payment rates for pension and allowance recipients. From the 20th March more than 29,000 pension and allowance recipients in Bonner will receive a boost in their fortnightly payment. Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said pension payments including Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment will…
DetailsThe Liberal National Government is investing $150 million to advance stem cell research that could potentially grow kidneys, repair damaged spinal cords and cure dementia for patients in Bonner. Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said the establishment of the $150 million 10-year Australian Stem Cell Therapies Mission, funded through the Government’s landmark Medical Research Future…
DetailsBrisbane City Council has completed a major upgrade of the Green Camp Road corridor, reducing congestion and improving safety for all road users. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said the upgrade was part of Council’s $1.3 billion investment to tackle traffic congestion across Brisbane. “Council is taking real action on congestion across the city, with 90…
DetailsThe Morrison Government today announced a $6.5 million funding boost for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Appeals providers and to continue the National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP) Decision Support Pilot. Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher today announced additional funding of $160,000 to Queensland Advocacy Inc and an additional $65,000 for Speaking up…
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