Media Releases
The ANZAC spirit is alive and well across our region, with attendance at dawn services, marches, and other commemorative events surging in recent years. This ANZAC Day is expected to see even greater numbers, as our community once again comes together to honour those who have served.
Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox and the Coalition will take unprecedented action to reduce crime and drugs with a comprehensive national plan. The Dawson community will directly benefit from $290,000 funding in local community safety projects.
Veterans and their families in Dawson will receive a much-needed boost in support if the Coalition is elected, with a $5 million commitment to establish a new Veterans’ and Families’ Hub in Mackay.
An elected LNP Government will provide $320,000 to provide crucial upgrades to the Airlie Beach Bowls Club.
The Bowen Woodworkers and Woodturners Association is a community organisation located in Bowen, dedicated to providing a welcoming space for individuals interested in learning a new craft.
Local football players of Annandale and surrounds will soon be able to escape the heat and enjoy playing at night, thanks to a $200,000 funding commitment from an elected LNP Government for lighting upgrades at MA Olympic Soccer Club.
A Dutton-Littleproud Coalition Government will invest $100 million towards upgrading regional medical training facilities across Australia and delivering 200 additional regional medical Commonwealth Supported Places.
BB Print Stadium Mackay will receive a major expansion and upgrade under a future Coalition Government, with more changerooms, improved lighting, and other enhancements.
Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, has today announced that an elected Dutton Liberal National Government will provide $500,000 for upgrades to the Whitsundays Sailing Club.
Too many phone calls are being made to share the news loved ones are not coming home and the number of fatalities on the Bruce highway is sadly growing.
Mackay city area is becoming more popular to families, with developers looking to revive the CBD and Waterfront area.
An elected LNP Government will commit $50,000 in funding to the Mackay Masonic centre to provide a much-needed upgrade.
A Liberal National Government will provide $170,500 to Kalyan Youth Services to provide housing for homeless youths in Mackay.
Federal Member for Dawson Andrew Willcox has announced a ground-breaking Regional Australia Future Fund, to deliver a guaranteed annual funding stream in perpetuity for regional, rural and remote Australia.
Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, has today announced that an elected Dutton Liberal National Government will provide $20,000 to support the Proserpine Youth Space.
Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, has today announced that an elected Dutton Liberal National Government will provide $100,000 for the Wangaratta Bowls Club.
Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, has today announced that an elected Dutton Liberal National Government will provide $70,000 to support an early intervention youth program, the Blue Edge Program, in Ayr.
Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, has today announced that an elected Liberal National Government will commit $500,000 towards the upgrade of the City Brothers Football Club and Mackay Cricket Club, to create a safer and more inclusive environment for players.
A Dutton-Littleproud Coalition Government will reinstate the 80:20 federal funding model for nationally significant road projects in regional and remote Australia — ensuring more regional roads and highways get upgraded.
Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, has today announced that an elected Dutton Liberal National Government will provide $800,000 for upgrades to facilities at Club Whitsunday.
An elected LNP Government will provide $20,000 in funding to a local not-for-profit in Stuart that assists vulnerable animals.
Regional Australians in Dawson will benefit from immediate cost-of-living relief from an incoming Coalition Government, thanks to the Coalition’s commitment to halve the fuel excise for 12 months.
The Magpies Sporting Club Mackay will receive a major expansion and upgrade under a future Coalition Government, with more changerooms, plus extra sport and catering areas.
The Bruce Highway has been neglected under the current Federal Labor Government.
It’s dangerous and riddled with potholes and in my electorate of Dawson between Mackay and Townsville, it’s got the worst safety rating of the entire 1600km.
Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, has today announced that an elected Dutton Liberal National Government will provide $500,000 to upgrade facilities at the Home Hill Community Sports Club.
The region of Dawson is set to hold two Olympic sporting events in 2032 in Mackay, Whitsundays and Townsville.
Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox, has announced that an elected Liberal National Government will commit $250,000 towards upgrades to the Bowen Neighbourhood Centre, ensuring it can continue delivering these vital services in a safe, modern, and accessible space.
Federal Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox has announced a funding commitment of $500,000 to the Eastern Swans AFL Club if a Liberal National government is elected.
The Albanese Labor Government have announced the first set of safety upgrades in the $9 billion Bruce Highway Safety Package.
The Mackay Men’s Shed is a community organisation dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of men by providing a space for social interaction, skill sharing, and community projects.