My Town Magazine, Discover Queensland Edition 8th September 2014 Edition 41 | Page 42

Trevor Ruthenberg MP for Kallangur Investment in local arts boosts regional economies will bring tourists to our region as we promised at the election. “This year marks the beginning of a new model for the fund, to streamline program management, reduce paperwork for councils and become more flexible and responsive to local communities’ interests and priorities.” Local families will have more access to arts and cultural events, with Moreton Bay Regional Council receiving $68,000 as part of a new look $2 million Government fund. Mr Holswich said the Regional Arts Development Fund delivered on the Government’s election promise of art