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Subscriber only Rainbow Beach towing operator Carolyn Elder said a dead spot extending to the Leisha Track at Double Island Point was forcing people to call in rollovers and other emergencies using a pay phone at the Freshwater camping ground. Noosa Council with the backing of the local disaster management group including police, ambulance and coastguards is lobbying Telstra to fund an extra transmission tower as soon as possible. Absolutely it would be beneficial for people, Ms Elder said. We had those men that drowned on Teewah last year and you ve got to travel for a distance just to raise the alarm.
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The Federal Government is splashing the cash in an attempt to improve telecommunication standards across Central Queensland.
Under a $90 million program, people living and working in Benaraby, Bluff, Dingo and Duaringa can look forward to place-based solutions to digital connectivity issues.
Flynn MP Ken O’Dowd on Monday announced the details of the project, which will be issued through a range of mobile and broadband services.
“I’m thrilled that residents and businesses will enjoy the benefits and opportunities that improved digital connectivity brings,” Mr O’Dowd said.
“This project in Flynn will provide people in that community with access to improved broadband services and data, delivering fast, affordable and reliable connectivity.