Media releases

Hinkler Households Can’t Afford Labor’s Broadband Plan
The vast majority of Hinkler households can’t afford Labor’s white elephant broadband plan, which will reportedly cost up to $3,000 per residence to access. Local Federal Member Paul Neville, who also chairs the Coalition’s communications ... (20-Aug)

Looking on the Sunny Side – Up to $200,000 for Three Local High Schools
Funding of up to $200,000 would be available to help three local high schools become showcases for solar energy under the Coalition’s planned Solar Schools program. Member for Hinkler Paul Neville said $50,000 would be made available to ... (19-Aug)

Neville Secures $260,000 Pledge for Hervey Bay Hockey Association
The Hervey Bay Hockey Association will score a crucial goal with the help of an elected Coalition government, with Member for Hinkler Paul Neville pledging $260,000 towards a major upgrade of its playing facilities. Mr Neville said the ... (18-Aug)

McNeven Turns Her Back On Local Projects
Belinda McNeven has betrayed the people of Hinkler – including those in her home town of Hervey Bay – by walking away from vital social and infrastructure programs. In recent days, Ms McNeven has: • ruled out supporting $350,000 in specific ... (18-Aug)

Letter to the Editor
August 18, 2010 Dear Editor Election time is a chance to highlight issues that can advance an electorate or a region over the coming years. An extra bridge across the Burrum has been talked about for decades, and a pre-feasibility study is ... (18-Aug)

Letter to the Editor
August 18, 2010 The Editor Bundaberg News Mail PO Box 4006 Bundaberg Q 4670 Dear Madam Once again Steve Beiger is out there with poorly informed knowledge of his subject, this time agriculture and more particularly, sugar. (18-Aug)

Letter to the Editor
August 17, 2010 The Editor Bundaberg News Mail PO Box 3006 Bundaberg Q 4670 Dear Madam Just a short note to Alan Williams. (18-Aug)

Coalition’s Green Army to Deliver Local Environmental Outcomes in Hervey Bay and Elliott Heads
Two local environmental projects will be targeted by the Green Army scheme should the Coalition be elected on Saturday. Local Federal Member Paul Neville said restoration and revegetation of the Hervey Bay foreshore and vegetation works around ... (17-Aug)

Letter to the Editor
August 17, 2010 Dear Editor Labor thinks this election is all about them, but it’s not. (17-Aug)

$3 Million On the Table for Performing Arts Centre
The hopes and aspirations of talented Fraser Coast youth would be fulfilled by a Coalition government, with Member for Hinkler Paul Neville and Queensland Senator Barnaby Joyce pledging $3 million towards construction of the Performing Arts ... (16-Aug)

LNP Team Secures $350,000 to Boost Local Tourism
A $350,000 grant from an elected Liberal National Government will help Fraser Coast South Burnett Regional Tourism to attract more domestic visitors to the area as part of the Coalition’s $14 million Domestic Tourism Development Grants scheme. (16-Aug)

Neville and Joyce Pledge Practical Help To Keep Our Rivers Weed Free
A re-elected Coalition Government will respond to the critical need for aquatic weed removal in the Burnett Mary region’s river systems with $180,000 for the purchase of an amphibious Truxor aquatic weed harvester, Member for Hinkler Paul ... (15-Aug)