Topics: Cancellation of event to host Taliban spokesperson; Queensland Premier’s state border closures; gradual reopening of international borders in line with National Plan. CHRIS KENNY: Let’s go now to the Gold Coast and catch up with the Home Affairs Minister, Karen Andrews. Thanks for joining us. Minister, I’m really keen first up to get your…
Priority projects on the Gold Coast have received a Federal funding injection to support jobs and deliver essential services. The Morrison Government has accelerated funding of $2.84 million to the City of Gold Coast, the first 2021-22 quarterly payment in their $23m allocation, as part of the $2.7 billion Financial Assistance Grant program. Member for…
Topics: 2021 Federal Budget, Gold Coast light rail, Andrew Lamming, treatment of women, Biloela family E&OE MATT WEBBER: Minister, a very good morning to you. KAREN ANDREWS: Good morning Matt, how are you? MATT WEBBER: I’m going particularly well, good to have you with us on the program. KAREN ANDREWS: Pleasure. MATT WEBBER: The Budget…
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 is already an attractive place to live and study, but a funding injection by the Morrison Government is expected to encourage even more students to the city. Southern Cross University, based at Coolangatta, will receive $15 million over four years, including $9.2 million in 2021 to deliver short courses and national priority…
With a history of driving sustainable employment outcomes for job seekers, the Gold Coast’s dedicated new Employment Facilitator is prepared for the challenge of steering the city through its post-COVID recovery. Ms Jodi Brackenbury, Executive Manager of Employment Services at Access Community Services, has been contracted in the role, under the Morrison Government’s $62.8 million…
More than 90 jobs will be created across the Gold Coast when $5 million in Federal funding flows for eight shovel-ready projects, as part of the Morrison Government’s $1.5 billion Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program. Federal Member for McPherson Karen Andrews MP said getting shovels in the ground on local construction projects was important…
Two local community groups on the southern Gold Coast can continue with their important work, thanks to funding from the Morrison Government to support volunteers. Love This City Inc and Gold Coast Hinterland Heritage Museum will benefit from a share of $2.7 million through the supplementary round of the Volunteer Grants scheme. Member for McPherson…
Topics: NZ election, Victorian COVID restrictions, Modern Manufacturing Strategy, Gladys Berejiklian. E&OE: Kieran Gilbert: Let’s go live now to the Gold Coast. I’m joined by Karen Andrews, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology. Minister, thanks very much for your time. A resounding win for Jacinda Ardern. Does it show yet again that at this time…
KAREN ANDREWS: Well, hello. It’s an absolute pleasure to be here at Neumanns here on the Gold Coast. Neumanns are, quite frankly, a shining lot of local manufacturing here on the Gold Coast, employing about 160 workers on this site, 350 across the Gold Coast and then more broadly, about 550. They’re a great example…