Australians are being reminded of the value of buying home-grown products, with a new ad campaign launching today to promote Australian Made. Australian Made Campaign Limited’s multi-media campaign will help local manufacturers and brands to capitalise on a renewed interest in their products. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the campaign reflects…
DetailsGold Coast jobs and businesses will be supported as part of the Morrison Government’s $1.8 billion boost for local governments across Australia. Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP said the City of Gold Coast will receive almost $6 million to accelerate community projects and help kick-start the economy. “Not only will this package support…
DetailsLocal surf clubs, charities and veteran organisations are among 20 southern Gold Coast community groups which will share in a funding injection of almost $60,000 from the Morrison Government, to support the work of volunteers. Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP said successful organisations will receive grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 to purchase small…
DetailsThe finish line is in sight for the congestion-busting upgrades to the M1’s Varsity Lakes Interchange (Exit 85), with final touches to be delivered this week. Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP said all lanes of the new Stapley Drive bridge and southbound off-ramp to Stapley Drive at Exit 85 are due to open on…
DetailsTopics: Manufacturing Modernisation Fund recipients, return of the Polly Waffle, QLD easing COVID restrictions and Mike Kelly’s retirement. E&OE: Karen Andrews: Well, good morning. It’s an absolute pleasure to be here at the Australian Fashion label, Leina Broughton, with my good friend and colleague, the Member for Moncrieff, Angie Bell, and with Fleur Richardson the…
DetailsStruggling Gold Coast theme parks with animal attractions will get a funding lifeline worth $95 million. Federal Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham said the initiative would provide vital assistance for exhibiting zoos and aquariums hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis and needed funds for fixed operational costs for animal care. McPherson MP Karen Andrews MP said…
DetailsE&OE TRANSCRIPT COVID-19 testing clinic opening 22 April 2020 Karen Andrews: Well, good morning. It’s an absolute pleasure to be here this morning for the opening of the very first pop-up centre to test for COVID-19 here on the Gold Coast. We have been very fortunate through a lot of hard work by many people…
DetailsOver the past month we’ve experienced a dizzying round of restrictions on how we live and the freedoms we normally take for granted. Serious disruptions to the way our businesses and communities operate are causing seismic shifts in our lives and livelihoods. And it’s all over-shadowed by a heightened sense of worry for the health…
DetailsThe first construction contract has been awarded for the $1 billion Pacific Motorway (M1) upgrade between Varsity Lakes and Tugun (VL2T). Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP said Seymour Whyte Constructions would oversee the upgrades between Varsity Lakes and Burleigh in what is a major step forward for the vital congestion-busting project. “Gold Coast drivers…
DetailsMere months ago Australians were emptying their wallets and their pantries to help their fellow man during the bushfire emergency. Through hardship we saw compassion and kindness; a generosity of spirit that made us puff out our chests and say, “yep – that’s what makes us Aussies.” Yet recently, we’ve seen panic buying to fill…
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