Fraser Coast Chronicle

MP pushes for gov offices to open in region

“If they (public sector workers) can live in the city and provide services up here, then the opposite can happen too.” ...

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20th Feb. 2017 5:02 AM

Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt is pushing for State and Federal Government departments to open offices in the region.

FUTURE VISION: Business groups lobby for Regional Deal funds

Local tourism, business and development representatives met with all three levels of government in Hervey Bay to shape an...

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19th Dec. 2018 5:12 PM

DEAL TAKES SHAPE: Queensland assistant to the treasury Glenn Butcher, Hinkler MP Keith Pitt, Fraser Coast mayor George Seymour and Nationals Deputy Leader Bridget McKenzie discuss the Hinkler Regional Deal in Hervey Bay.

Why shadow treasurer met with Coast’s key local leaders

Tourism, council and business chiefs were in the talks

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29th July 2020 8:07 PM

Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers at a roundtable event with council and business leaders in Hervey Bay.

Why controversial senator is in Maryborough today

Senator, industry leader call for policy change

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07th Sept. 2020 3:09 AM

Senator Malcolm Roberts is in Maryborough today. Picture Kym Smith

Minister visits M'boro to discuss boosting industry

The first Industry and Manufacturing Advisory Group meeting will be holding a meeting at Downer Rail in Maryborough...

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31st Jan. 2017 5:01 AM

Downer EDi staff can feel secure in their employment after the awarding of a major rail contract.

CASHLESS CARD: Coast leaders, protestors have their say

With the Cashless Debit Card set to be rolled out after the Senate Vote, our local leaders, protestors and residents have...

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12th Sept. 2018 6:09 PM

REPORT: $31 million wage loss forecast for Hinkler, Wide Bay

Hinkler and Wide Bay workers would stand to lose a combined $31 million if planned cuts to penalty rates are pursued, a...

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14th May 2019 12:05 AM

LOSSES FORECAST: A new report from the McKell Institute claims Wide Bay and Hinkler workers stand to lose millions if proposed cuts to penalty rates are scrapped.

TWO EXTREMES: Long job wait times but best outlook in decade

The highs and lows of the region's job market have been highlighted with unenviable wait times despite the Fraser Coast's...

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15th Oct. 2019 10:10 PM

IN THE WORKS: An artist's impression of what the Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions Factory will look like.

MOVING IN: Premier setting up regional office in M'boro

A regional office for the Department of Premier and Cabinet will be set up in Maryborough

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16th Sept. 2019 12:09 AM

State member for Maryborough Bruce Saunders with state ministers (L) Leeanne Enoch and Grace Grace in Maryborough last week.

Subbies need law review: Bay MP

Hervey Bay's MP has called for a review of building laws after local subbies were left in the lurch when the main...

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09th Dec. 2019 12:12 PM

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