Keith Pitt | Politician
Keith Pitt
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25.01.2022 Two free community information sessions on the nbn will be held next Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in Hervey Bay at 10am and 11.30am. Topics such as how to avoid scams, how to get connected to the nbn will be covered and anyone with questions about the nbn is welcome to attend. RSVPs are essential, so please email: [email protected] with the time you want to attend and the number of people attending.
25.01.2022 HEART OF AUSTRALIA OPEN DAY IN CHILDERS SUNDAY, 29 NOVEMBER All community members are invited to the Heart of Australia Community Open Day in Childers by CEO Dr Rolf Gomes on Sunday, 29 November from 9am-noon. Have a look inside one of Heart of Australia's Heart Trucks and speak to its founder, Dr Rolf Gomes and hear what the mobile medical specialist service means for people in the region.... The Community Open Day will be held in front of Ergon Substation on Lions Drive under strict COVID restrictions. Come have a tour of the state-of-the-art mobile clinic, ask any questions you have about the Heart Truck (designed by Dr Gomes), Heart of Australia services, and find out how you can secure a future appointment. The Federal Government supports the Heart of Australia program, including the services it provides to the people of Childers and surrounding communities.
25.01.2022 The successful On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme will receive a $50 million boost to allow more farmers to invest in new bores, better dams and pipes to move water to their stock. This investment in our farmers provides rebates up to 25% of the eligible infrastructure costs, capped at $25,000. The scheme, which was managed by states and territories, was over-subscribed by an estimated 2000 applications. ... I want to make this support work even harder by partnering with the states and territories who must match the Commonwealth funding for eligible on-farm water infrastructure projects. The Federal Government’s extra $50 million will be available this financial year to drought affected livestock producers and horticulturalists with permanent plantings.
23.01.2022 At today’s memorial service for His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, at Bundaberg’s Anglican Christ Church, the solo was sung by the very talented Klaire Hodgetts. Vale His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip. You can give your condolences online at:... https://www.pmc.gov.au//Remembering-His-Royal-Highness-The or at either the Bundaberg or Hervey Bay electorate office. See more
23.01.2022 Three projects across Hinkler will receive a share of more than $290 million in Australian Government funding under the latest rounds of the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP). This vital funding will allow communities right across the country to fast-track their highest-priority infrastructure projects, providing a much-needed boost to local jobs and the economy. Every single local job we support in Hinkler by invest...ing in infrastructure projects means one less worry for another Australian and their family, reliable work on the books for local construction companies and more cash flowing through local businesses and communities doing it tough. The project details are: Goodwood Road/Lucketts Road 5 ways intersection upgrade $640,000 Craignish Rd, Dundowran Hornes Rd to Karraschs Rd Project improves access to and from Dundowran Road. $993,528 Hornes Rd, Dundowran Craignish Rd to Cork Rd Project improves access for PBS 3 Axle Truck, 4 Axle Dog Trailer, and 26m B-Doubles improving ‘first mile’ activity from two quarries. $989,770
23.01.2022 If you’re eligible for the third Economic Support Payment, the $250 payment should arrive in your bank account by 14 December 2020.
22.01.2022 Fantastic to see that Bundaberg is one of the finalists in the Queensland Tourism Industry Council Top Tourism Town Awards to recognise Queensland’s diverse and outstanding destinations. Renowned for innovation, turtles, produce and agriculture, and iconic drinks, lets see if we can get Bundaberg the top spot!! You can vote now at: https://www.qtic.com.au/top-tourism-award/top-town-voting/
21.01.2022 Men's Shed Week kicks off today and this year's theme is 'More than just a shed'. I've visited a number of Men's Sheds across the electorate and everyone is always welcoming and up for a chat. Men's sheds provide an important connection and source of support to many people in our communities.... You can find your local Men's Shed at: https://mensshed.org/find-a-shed/ #menssheds #mensshedweel2020
20.01.2022 if you're taking a gap year you could meet the independence criteria for Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY sooner through seasonal agricultural work. You’ll need to earn $15,000 doing approved agricultural work between November 2020 and 31 December 2021 and meet a parental income test. For more information visit: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//if-youre-independent
20.01.2022 Latest figures show 26,293 Queenslanders have applied for the HomeBuilder grant - the second highest amount in the country! This program has lead to a housing boom and has supported thousands of jobs.
17.01.2022 For up-to-date and accurate information on the coronavirus please visit www.australia.gov.au. You can find factsheets, current advice, links to government departments and information on health, financial support for individuals and business support. The Australian Government coronavirus app is available at the Apple App Store https://apps.apple.com/au/story/id1504899584 and the Google Play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details.... Or you access the coronavirus WhatsApp channel by entering aus.gov.au/whatsapp into your internet browser.
17.01.2022 The North Queensland Toyota Cowboys new High-Performance Centre is taking shape in Townsville thanks to a $20mill NAIF loan and a $15mill Federal Government grant. Thanks to CEO Jeff Reibel for showing me and colleagues Phillip Thompson OAM MP - Fighting For Townsville and Senator Susan McDonald around the centre today, which will be ready early next year.
17.01.2022 St Vincent de Paul Childers has been supporting the local community for many years and today I officially opened the St Joseph’s Conference Centre of Charity. A $20,000 grant from the Stronger Communities Programme contributed to the upgrade of the Vinnies op-shop and the construction of the centre. Congratulations to Ben Clutterbuck who recognised today for 50 years of service with St Vincent de Paul in Childers - what an achievement!... The centre of charity helps members of the community requiring assistance or support and operates every day of the week. Anyone needing assistance can contact the conference centre on 0457 183 360 or the op-shop on 4126 1822.
16.01.2022 If you're in business and looking for some advice on tax time, you can register now for a webinar hosted by Business LEAP. The short webinar on Wednesday, April 21 from 9.30am - 10.30am is designed to teach you the tools to organise and make sure you have everything ready for tax time. Visit https://www.businessleap.org.au/event/tax-time-webinar/ to register.
15.01.2022 One year ago today the Hinkler Regional Deal Implementation Plan was signed. Since then we've seen: the Hervey Bay Airport upgrade completed the CQUniversity Ag-Tech Hub is open... the Fraser Coast Hospice is under construction work has started on the Isis Highway overtaking lanes I hope to see further Hinkler Regional Deal projects - including the multi purpose conveyor at the Port of Bundaberg and the Urraween Road extension - get underway in 2021.
15.01.2022 You can find out more about the new Wellness Centre at the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens, which will be upgrade thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the Federal Government, at a community forum on Tuesday, October 6 at 5pm. To register visit: https://www.hbnc.com.au/Event/communitywellnessforum
15.01.2022 Four weeks until tax returns are due on October 31, 2020.
15.01.2022 A $200 million investment in an additional round of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) will mean more local wins for communities across the Hervey Bay and Bundaberg regions. Local projects in the Hinkler electorate have already received substantial support from the BBRF program including the joint RFDS and Lifeflight aero-medical base in Bundaberg, the town centre upgrade at Burnett Heads, the marine industry precinct at the Port of Bundaberg and the upgrade at Hervey Ba...y Airport. We need every possible project which will bring long-term jobs to our region as we make our way out of the coronavirus pandemic. You can read more here: https://keithpitt.com.au//regional-tourism-recovery-packa/
14.01.2022 Wreaths at the ready for Anzac Day services right across the electorate on Sunday. Anzac Day can be a difficult time for some veterans and their families. If you need help and support, please reach out to Open Arms 1800 011 046 or visit www.openarms.gov.au
14.01.2022 Got to meet some of the hundreds of workers at BHP's Caval Ridge Coal Mine near Moranbah in Queensland today. They've done a great job finding new markets to keep the industry strong during the challenges of the last year and make a significant contribution to the nation's economy. #resourcesindustry #resourcessector #coalmining #moranbah #cavalridge
13.01.2022 If you can't get to an Anzac Day service tomorrow, you can watch the National Commemorative Service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra online or on ABC.
13.01.2022 Aussie manufacturers stepped up during the coronavirus pandemic and now we’re backing them to create jobs and drive our economic recovery. The Morrison Government is investing $1.5 billion to help manufacturing businesses scale up and take on the world. For more visit: www.industry.gov.au/manufacturing
12.01.2022 Do you have an idea for an exciting National Science Week event to inspire the next generation of big picture thinkers? Applications are open now to make your idea a reality with grants of up to $20,000. We want to make science fun and accessible to everyone and I urge anyone with good ideas to put them forward.... National Science Week will run from 14 - 22 August 2021 and is Australia’s largest festival with over a million people participating in thousands of events each year. Applications for 2021 National Science Week grants are now open, and close on 28 October 2020. To apply for a grant, or read the updated grant opportunity guidelines, go to https://www.business.gov.au/nswkg To find out more about National Science Week go to www.scienceweek.net.au
12.01.2022 An honour to see one of Hervey Bay's veterans included in the images of Australian servicemen and servicewomen being projected onto the Australian War Memorial’s façade in the lead up to Anzac Day. The late Buddy Lea was one of the legends of the Battle of Long Tan and served 35 years in the Australian Army and saw service in Borneo, Malaya and Vietnam.
12.01.2022 Beautiful evening in Hervey Bay ahead of tomorrow’s Anzac Day commemorations.
12.01.2022 The next generation of doggos helping keep Australia safe
11.01.2022 While there are still a number of steps before Australians will start to receive Covid-19 vaccinations, the provisional approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration for the Pfizer vaccine is an important step closer. If you're looking for information about the Covid-19 vaccine visit: https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and/covid-19-vaccines
11.01.2022 Do you know someone who went above and beyond during the Covid-19 pandemic? Australians are being encouraged to nominate those people, professionals and volunteers, who have displayed extraordinary service and achievement during the COVID-19 response and recovery, for an Australian National Honour. Individuals recognised for their contribution, service or achievement relating to COVID-19 will feature on a dedicated COVID-19 honours roll as well as the official Australian ho...nours database from the Queen’s Birthday in June. For more information and to nominate visit: https://pmc.gov.au//covid-19-related-recognition-australia
09.01.2022 The extension of Boundary Road through to Kawungan Way in Hervey Bay is a great example of different levels of government working together to benefit Queensland’s regional communities. The Federal Government has provided $7.7 million towards the project through the Roads of Strategic Importance program. Construction is expected to start in the first half of 2021 and local residents can stay up-to-date with the project at Fraser Coast Regional Council's engagement hub: https:/.../frasercoast.engagementhub.com.au/boundary-road-exte https://youtu.be/cRMmU5vFwfs
09.01.2022 Australia’s resources and energy export earnings are forecast to remain strong over the next two years after hitting a record $290 billion in 2019-20, the September Resources and Energy Quarterly showed. Robust commodity earnings will be more important than ever to the Australian economy as the country emerges from the largest global contraction since the 1930s. The Government’s focus will be all about jobs as we get through the COVID-19 pandemic and the resources sector will continue to play a key role in supporting our economy.
09.01.2022 Today's announcement by LNP leader Deb Frecklington is a game-changer for regional Queensland and will put the safety of all road-users first. You can read more here: https://www.lnp.org.au/roads-plan/
09.01.2022 Does your community group or not-for-profit organisation need to replace old fridges or freezers, or maybe the airconditioner is not running as cold as it should ? Then you might be interested in the Powering Communities Program which will support projects such as: Installing solar panels or a battery Upgrading equipment such as air conditioners, hot water systems or refrigerators to more energy efficient models... Replacing lighting with more energy efficient LEDs or Conducting an energy audit Grants between $5,000 and $12,000 will be available to eligible community organisations. Expressions of Interest close at 5pm on April 30, 2021 and forms are available on my website: https://keithpitt.com.au//lowering-energy-costs-for-commu/
08.01.2022 If you're aged 18 and over you can have your say on the National Youth Policy Framework with an online survey. The survey gives young Australians a chance to tell us their views on what is important to them. It will help shape the priorities, policies and programs that affect them.... You can take the survey until 11.59pm AEST Monday 12 October 2020. Visit: https://www.health.gov.au//the-national-youth-policy-frame
07.01.2022 Fantastic news for football fans in the region with the Brisbane Roar to hold community camps and trial games in Hervey Bay.
07.01.2022 Register now for the 2021 AgForum to be held at CQUniversity on Friday, April 30 and then head across the road to check out AgroTrend 2021. The free AgForum will cover a range of topics including: * Post COVID Megatrends in international markets * Disruption to supply chains... * Trade Commissioners and local business case studies * BMP for horticulture * Water Innovations * Regional Ag Strategy * Hinkler AgTech Program * Employment panel session Register here: https://bfvg.com.au/events/#!event/2021/5/7/event-template Bundaberg Fruit & Vegetable Growers CQUniversity - Bundaberg Agrotrend
07.01.2022 Anzac Day 2021 - Hervey Bay dawn service. Lest we forget.
06.01.2022 Have you voted for Bundaberg in the Top Tourism Town awards? Bundaberg has been named a finalist in the Queensland Tourism Industry Council's Top Tourism Town Awards, and voting closes on Monday, April 26, so get it now and vote! Head to: https://www.qtic.com.au/top-tourism-award/top-town-voting/
06.01.2022 Fantastic to see the progress on the Fraser Coast Hospice - roof is going on! #hinklerregionaldeal #frasercoasthospiceassociation #frasercoastregionalcouncil
04.01.2022 With drought still affecting over 65% of Queensland, and having a big impact in southern states, it was great talking to Pat at her farm today about the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme which has been doubled to $100 million.
03.01.2022 The symptom checker has been updated to compare COVID-19, cold, flu and allergies, so if you get allergies this time of year, you can check if any of your symptoms match those for COVID-19 and if necessary, get tested immediately. View the symptom checker at: https://www.health.gov.au//coronavirus-covid-19-identifyin
02.01.2022 From coal in Central Queensland yesterday down to the Surat Basin in the southwest today. Gas is another big job provider and contributor to our economy. Thanks to Shell's QGC business for the tour. #resources #resourcessector #chinchilla
02.01.2022 Today I announced reforms to the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) that will turbo charge the Coalition Government’s investment program in northern Australia. The reforms to NAIF will provide more flexibility, increased risk appetite and widen the scope of projects eligible for funding. The Morrison-McCormack Government is committed to creating jobs across northern Australia to help the region play a stronger role in Australia’s economic recovery post COVID-19.
02.01.2022 Today we remember and thank the police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty to protect us and our communities. #NationalPoliceRemembranceDay
02.01.2022 If you're visiting your local memorial on Anzac Day you can take a photo and upload it to the Places of Pride website: https://placesofpride.awm.gov.au/
01.01.2022 Do you need support or advice on helping get through the drought? A Community Outreach Event will be held in Childers on Tuesday 20 April to provide support and advice on the drought, flood and challenges like COVID-19. Rotary will be distributing $500 vouchers to drought-affected households and conducting community well-being activities at the outreach events. ... The outreach events provide opportunities for face-to-face, confidential conversations with farmers and community members experiencing the impacts of drought. Come down to the Isis Cultural Centre, 46 Churchill Street, Childers between 3pm 7pm and say hello.
