Motorists who use a notorious Varsity Lakes intersection are set to benefit from a Federal Government funding injection to upgrade the known ‘black spot’. Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP welcomed the investment of $502,000 through the 2021–22 Black Spot Program to improve conditions at the intersection of Stapley Drive and Scottsdale Drive. “Gold…
An iconic Gold Coast festival is preparing to add a new signature event to attract interstate crowds, following a major funding injection from the Federal Government. Bleach* Festival, which has been part of the city’s annual event’s calendar since 2012, will this year introduce BIG CITY LIGHTS to the program after receiving $520,000 from the…
Gold Coast families and small businesses have been the big winners from the Morrison Government’s 2021 Federal Budget, which focused on a jobs-led recovery to secure Australia’s comeback post-COVID. Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP said the Government was putting more money back in the pocket of low and middle income earners with an additional…
Gold Coast students will benefit from a new primary school building, which was officially opened today by Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP. King’s Christian College in Reedy Creek received $490,000 in Federal funding for the project, through the Capital Grants Program, which provides funding for non-government schools to improve capital infrastructure. The College, which…
From an octogenarian volunteer who has dedicated years to fundraising for veterans, to our amazing surf lifesavers and high school students with a desire to make a difference – the 2021 McPherson Community Achiever Awards are shining a spotlight on our unsung heroes. 75 locals will be recognised by Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews…
Community groups across McPherson will be supported by a new Morrison Government program to lower energy costs, support local jobs and help reduce global emissions. The Powering Communities Program will fund up to 12 projects in the McPherson electorate, worth a total of $67,700. Grants of between $5,000 and $12,000 will be available to eligible…
I am incredibly honoured to have been asked by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to serve as Minister for Home Affairs. The security of our nation should never be taken for granted. Our deepest responsibility as parliamentarians is to keep Australians safe and secure – and that is what will drive me every day in the…
Volunteers freely give their time to support organisations across Australia in a variety of ways, and make an extraordinary contribution to our southern Gold Coast community. That’s why the Morrison Government is backing Australia’s volunteers, with up to $20 million in grants now available to support them in local communities across the nation. $132,450 is…
The Gold Coast will be one of the big winners from the Morrison Government’s new $1.2 billion tourism package offering 800,000 half-price airfares and extended support for local wildlife attractions and business events. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan said the support package would kickstart tourism in regions most impacted by international border…
THE Gold Coast will today headline a $1.2bn federal government tourism and aviation package designed to encourage travellers to return to the skies. More than 800,000 halfprice tickets will be on offer between April 1 and July 31 for domestic fares between capital cities and 13 tourism regions hit by COVID. Member for McPherson Karen…