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CQ small business grants going back to basics
Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development The Honourable Di Farmer
The Palaszczuk Government’s popular Business Basics grants are getting a $5 million top up, with $5,000 grants available for small businesses in Central Queensland.
Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer said the grants are delivering on the commitment in the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan to back small business.
“The hugely popular Business Basics grant was launched on May 31, and as we had acted on the feedback from my Small Business Roadshow and shared details and an example application form in advance, we received thousands of applications very quickly,” Minister Farmer said.
Work has wrapped up on a major upgrade of the Capricorn Highway between Rockhampton and Gracemere.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said the jointly funded $74.99 million project has improved travel times and safety between the Yeppen Roundabout and Gracemere.
“This announcement is another example of hard-working Michelle Landry and Ken O’Dowd’s advocacy delivering for the people of this region, securing funding for the infrastructure they need and deserve,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.
“The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s record $110 billion infrastructure investment plan is delivering on our commitment to securing the nation’s recovery and keeping our communities safe.”
Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Mark Bailey
Work has wrapped up on a major upgrade of the Capricorn Highway between Rockhampton and Gracemere.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said the jointly funded $74.99 million project has improved travel times and safety between the Yeppen Roundabout and Gracemere.
“This announcement is another example of hard-working Michelle Landry and Ken O’Dowd’s advocacy delivering for the people of this region, securing funding for the infrastructure they need and deserve,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.
“The Federal Government’s record $110 billion infrastructure investment plan is delivering on our commitment to securing the nation’s recovery and keeping our communities safe.”
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Organics bin trial coming to Rockhampton
Council is set to make an exciting step toward a zero waste future with plans to roll out a trial for a kerbside organics bin later this year.
The trial is made possible thanks to funding from the Queensland Government.
Rockhampton Region Mayor Tony Williams said this is a very exciting opportunity for our region.
“I really want to thank the Queensland Government for enabling us to roll out this trial,” Mayor Williams said.
“At the moment organic matter is taking up more than half the average kerbside general waste bin.
“Not only is this bad for the environment, it really is a waste when this matter can be recovered and turned into soil, mulch and compost.