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$8.2 Million For Remote Road Upgrades Across Kennedy

ANZAC Day Commemorations 25 APRIL 2022 INGHAM DAWN PARADE

THE Federal LNP Government is continuing to deliver better and safer roads across the Kennedy electorate, with new investments totalling $8.2 million for 3 projects under the Remote Roads Upgrade Program (RRUP).

LNP Candidate for Kennedy, Bryce Macdonald, said the funding would ensure more unsealed and neglected roads across Kennedy got the attention they need, making them safer for both motorists and road transport operators.

Mr Macdonald said the LNP was focused on delivering better roads for regional areas, with these funds going towards upgrading unsealed roads and safety works, including resurfacing and removing dangerous corners.

“The Liberal National party understands the importance of reliable roads in the bush and should I be elected as the Member for Kennedy, I will work to deliver more funding for more upgrades across the electorate” he said.

“The Federal LNP Government is investing more in regional roads than ever before as part of its record $120 billion 10-year infrastructure investment program, made possible because of its strong economic management”.

“Remote roads are out of sight and out of mind for most people, but they are crucial links for people who live in the regions and after 30 years in the road transport industry, I know they are important freight routes as well”.

Projects in the Kennedy electorate include: • Iffley Road gravel – upgrade / Carpentaria Shire Council: $4,206,687 • Koolatah - Dixie Road widening / Carpentaria Shire Council: $2,477,642 • Springvale Road gravel re- sheeting / Boulia Shire Council: $1,548,000

“While this funding will help get locals from A to B sooner and safer, these projects will also create new jobs, supporting our economic recovery and generating new opportunities in our remote areas” said Mr Macdonald.

Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce, said the roads targeted by the RRUP had been neglected for years.

“Our Government believes regional Australians deserve the same standard of living and opportunities as people living in our capital cities,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

“That’s why we’re delivering much-needed upgrades to some of Australia’s neglected roads – so that families living on farms shouldn’t face barriers just getting their kids to school, or visiting the grocery store.

“Improving remote roads will keep motorists safe and freight moving, ensuring regional businesses can continue to get their products to ports quickly and safely.

“This is part of our vision to make our nation as strong as possible as quickly as possible. “While not surprising, it is a shame the Labor Party will never deliver this funding.

“The Member for Moreton, Graham Perrett, believes upgrading remote roads is irresponsible, which tells regional Australians everything they need to know about Labor’s plans for our regions.”

Our Government recognises the costs to upgrade rural and regional roads is often prohibitive for local governments, which is why we are committed to providing this vital funding for neglected roads.

Only the Liberals and Nationals have a plan to make regional Australia stronger, safer and wealthier.

Bryce Macdonald

FOCUS - A Dazzling Event

THE popular Mission Arts FOCUS Photographic Exhibition and Awards exhibition opened on Saturday, April 17, sponsored by the Tassal Group. It was highly successful with over 70 people attending the event. Once inside the exhibition, you have the sensation of walking into and through the visual works celebrating life, culture and history by regional photographers.

Seventy-nine images from amateurs to professionals capture important community moments and offer a diverse and interesting portrayal of subjects within 9 categories. All photographs are available for purchase.

The overall Judges Choice Award-Winning Entry was Julie Devery – “Under the Spiral Staircase”

The Mission Arts FOCUS Photography Exhibition and Awards will conclude with the announcement of the People’s Choice Award, April 26. The exhibition can be viewed daily from 10 am -2 pm. For additional information, contact Mission Arts at 4088 6116 or email info@missionarts.com.au.

All Ex-Servicemen and Women are invited to attend the DAWN PARADE assembling at the Mafeking Tree, opposite the Police Station, Ingham at 4.15am Monday 25 April 2022. At the conclusion of the service, all those attending are invited to the RSL Clubrooms for coffee.

RSL REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY AT INGHAM

This ceremony, conducted by the Herbert River Sub-Branch of the RSL, will take place at the Ingham War Cemetery commencing at 6.00am.

HALIFAX PARADE AND COMMEMORATION CEREMONY

Schools and local organisations are invited to participate in the Halifax Parade and Commemoration Ceremony. All marchers taking part in the parade are requested to assemble at 8.10am near the gun on Victoria Terrace, under the direction of the Parade Marshall, Gordon Schmierer. The parade will move at 8.15am, march along the main street of Halifax to the Lion’s Clock and return to the War Memorial where a wreath laying ceremony will take place.

FORREST BEACH PARADE AND COMMEMORATION CEREMONY

Individuals, schools and local organisations are invited to participate in the Forrest Beach Progress Association Parade and Commemoration Ceremony. All marchers taking part in the parade are requested to assemble, under the direction of the Parade Marshall, Mr Richard Scobie, in Corbett Park near the Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, at 6.30am. The parade will move at 7.00am, march along Palm Street to the Memorial Site in Progress Park where a wreath laying ceremony will take place. Light refreshments will be provided after the ceremony.

INGHAM PARADE AND COMMEMORATION CEREMONY

Schools and local organisations are invited to participate in the Anzac Day Parade and are requested to assemble, under the direction of the Parade Marshall, Captain Felix Reitano Retd, in Rotary Park adjacent old Barra Motors building, at 9.20am to march on the northern lane of Herbert Street into Palm Terrace to the Cenotaph where the commemoration ceremony will follow, wreaths will be placed on the Cenotaph and the Last Post and Reveille sounded. The parade will then be dismissed at the completion of the service.

FLAGS

Business people in the Shire are encouraged to display flags which are to be flown at half-mast from 8.00am until noon and at the masthead for the remainder of the day.

WREATHS

The Committee respectfully suggests that persons considering the laying of Wreaths give consideration to the substitution of an Inscribed Book either instead of, or as well as, a Wreath. These books will then be presented to local Schools for inclusion in their Libraries as a lasting memento of the Ceremony.

ORDER OF MARCH

Airforce; Returned and Service Persons; National Servicemen’s Association – Ingham Branch; Band; Military contingent; Scouts; Ingham State Primary School; Country Schools; Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School; St Teresa’s College; Gilroy Santa Maria College and Ingham State High School.

“LEST WE FORGET”