More equitable funding division needed to combat island challenges, mayor says

By Stacey Whitlock
Updated November 4 2019 - 4:27pm, first published 9:00am
INELIGIBLE: The islands face unique challenges and could benefit from state funding, mayor Karen Williams says.
INELIGIBLE: The islands face unique challenges and could benefit from state funding, mayor Karen Williams says.

MAYOR Karen Williams is calling for a more equitable way to allocate state government funding, with the Southern Moreton Bay Islands ruled out of some grants programs - such as Works for Queensland - despite high unemployment rates and geographical isolation.