News from Whitsunday and beyond
Stay connected with local news, grants, events and community announcements from Amanda Camm MP
March News
March has been a busy month in the Whitsunday Electorate and in Parliament. Here's a snapshot of some of the community events I have been proud to support and details of major announcements
February News
February certainly got off to a wet start for the Whitsundays, but this didn't dampen spirits or prevent me from getting out and about in our region to be part of many local events.
Aussie pride on full display!
The long weekend was the perfect opportunity for many of us to visit our region's beaches, parks and venues to celebrate our Aussie way of life!🩴🌊🏖️🌭
Merry Christmas!
It has been a big year for our Region and State, and I look forward to working for you and our community in 2025. Wishing you and your family a safe and happy festive season.
What's important to you?!
?! This is the question that I have been asking everyone as I have been out listening to our community for the last 4 years. Now it's time to deliver
$20m for Mackay Bucasia Road Upgrades
Today I announced that an LNP Government will commit $20m towards upgrades for Mackay Bucasia Road to ease traffic congestion.
What we didn't see in the budget!
What was – and more to the point, wasn't – in the Budget for us
Will $1000 be enough?!
?! The Qld Government has announced a $1000 rebate on household electricity bills. Will it be enough to help with the rising costs of living?
The ANZAC Spirit!
The ANZAC spirit was on full display throughout Mackay and the Whitsundays
This Easter I'm hoping for more than eggs!
There is plenty of grant money available and road infrastructure projects ready to go and I'm hoping, this Easter Mackay and the Whitsundays gets our fair share of both
Meet our school leaders for 2024!
Engaging with our leaders of tomorrow is always one of the highlights of my job and we certainly have a great cohort leading our schools in 2024
Be Prepared Not Panicked!
With a tropical cyclone on our doorstep it is time to be prepared but not panicked. It's time to check on friends and family and visitors, especially if new to town. JAN 23, 2024 Whilst cyclones are unpredictable and we…
Merry Christmas
Wishing you and your family a safe and happy festive season. I look forward to working for you in 2024. DEC 20, 2023 My Proserpine office will be closed from Friday, December 22, reopening on Monday, January 8, 2024. Time…
Supporting RACQ CQ Rescue!
Qld Health plan to shut the helipad at the Mackay Base Hospital for the duration of the hospital redevelopment, which could take 3 years. This decision will risk lives.
A win for community and a win for commonsense!
Machinery and workers are back on site at the Shute Harbour and Paluma Road roadworks. I'm yet to receive official confirmation, but I will keep advocating until works are delivered as promised.
Celebrating our Volunteers!
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the community and all should be celebrated. This month we shine the spotlight on the VMR Midge Point and Paul Bowman Challenge volunteers👏
Thanks for your feedback
The community has had their say regarding upgrades needed for Mackay Bucasia Road and after a month of engagement over 555 submissions were received, which is a fantastic effort.
Have your say on Mackay-Bucasia Road
Find out where you can register your support for road upgrades
The bottom line for Whitsunday
What was – and more to the point, wasn't – in the Budget for us