The renowned Questacon Science Circus is coming to Loganholme and Loganlea thanks to additional funding from the Morrison Government. The Circus presents science in a lively and engaging way and visits schools, runs pop-up science centres and professional development workshops for teachers. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said that an extra $8.9 million of funding has been…
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Bonogin residents will get improved mobile phone coverage thanks to the Liberal National Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program. Gold Coast MP Karen Andrews today announced the new base station under the fourth round of the program. “I’m thrilled that residents and businesses in Bonogin can now enjoy the benefits and opportunities that improved mobile connectivity brings,” Minister Andrews said. “Improved mobile coverage will…
The Morrison Government will upgrade and improve the sporting facilities at the Tweed Heads and Coolangatta Surf Lifesaving Club, as part of a plan to get local residents more active, more often. Local MP Karen Andrews said the $96,966 investment is part of the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant program, established by the Morrison Government, to provide funding for improvements at local…
Currumbin Wildlife Hospital will receive up to $1 million funding from a re-elected Morrison Government under a plan to support koala populations in South East Queensland and Northern NSW. The commitment is part of a $6 million initiative which would also provide grants to protect koala habitats in the region. Gold Coast MP Karen Andrews has been a passionate advocate for…
The Morrison Government is upgrading Tasmania’s space tracking facilities with $1.2 million in funding, as part of the Space Infrastructure Fund. Improving Tasmanian space facilities will further cement Australia’s place in the global space industry, along with Europe, North and South America and Asia. Strengthening our international connections and upgrading Tasmania’s facilities to a commercial standard will boost our share of…
The Morrison Government will strengthen Australia’s recycling sector and help local manufacturers deliver a healthier environment, while growing jobs in the nation’s recycling industry. A re-elected Morrison Government will reduce plastic wastage and boost plastics recycling with $20 million in funding to be allocated through round 8 of the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Projects grants program, as part of the cleaner…
A new direct flight service will connect the Gold Coast and South Korea, in a major boost for the city’s tourism industry and our local economy. Jetstar has announced it will become the first low cost carrier to fly direct between Australia and Seoul, with three flights a week in and out of the Gold Coast. Federal Gold Coast MP…
** Check against delivery ** Ladies and gentlemen, it’s great to be here today, and I thank the ADC Forum for inviting me to speak to you. How fitting that one of my first speeches since being sworn back in as Minister for Industry, Science and Technology is at my home, the Gold Coast. This portfolio is at the centre of the Morrison…
The Morrison Government will invest $5 million to establish a National Dust Diseases Taskforce to develop a national approach for the prevention, early identification, control and management of dust diseases in Australia. The funding will also establish a National Dust Diseases Register, commission new research to support understanding, prevention and treatment of preventable occupational lung…