Let’s End The Regional Electricity Monopoly
The LNP has called on the Palaszczuk Labor Government to implement retail competition in regional Queensland in light of the recent findings by the Queensland Competition Authority.
Merry Christmas From Deb
As we approach the festive season and the New Year, I would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and health, happiness and prosperity for 2019.
Bunya Mtns Rd Upgrade Inadequate
There are many State Government managed roads around the South Burnett which need urgent upgrades, but I know many local residents would agree with me that one of the most desperate is the Maidenwell-Bunya Mountains Road.
Storms and Bushfires Hit Our Communities
The past few weeks have seen our region hit by serious bushfires and intense storm cells.
Conference Welcomes Rural Women
It was an honour to officially open the 25th Annual QRRRWN State Conference in Kingaroy last week and welcome more than 150 rural women to our region for this event.
New Classrooms for Blackbutt
It is wonderful to see the Year 4 and 5 students of Blackbutt State School have finally got a new classroom.
Kilkivan-Goomeri Health Services Update
I am cautiously optimistic following the announcement by the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service that they will deliver community health services to Kilkivan and Goomeri.
Fair Laws For Farmers Falls On Deaf Ears
I was proud to speak in Parliament this month about how Labor’s proposed changes to Vegetation Management Laws will hurt primary producers.
Lee Park Celebrates 50 Years
There was an excellent turn out for the Nanango Races over the Easter long weekend, which also celebrated the 50th anniversary of the resumption of racing at Lee Park.
LNP Will Fight New Vegetation Laws
As many of you will have already heard, last week the Labor Government reintroduced their vegetation management laws.
Travel Subsidy Wait Times Out Of Control
In the past few months I’ve been approached by several constituents who told me they had waited up to 12 weeks to have their Patient Travel Subsidy claims processed.
Trading Changes ‘Poorly Drafted’
I was proud to stand up for our region’s small business and their employees in Parliament recently to ensure they received a better deal under Labor’s proposed trading hour changes.
Show Time Is Fun Time
We are very lucky in the South Burnett to have such high quality agricultural shows.
Happy Australia Day!
In regional Queensland you can always be guaranteed a terrific Australia Day, and this year has been no exception.
Quick Bounce Back From Fire
Sunday, November 6, was a long and very challenging day for the South Burnett and Swickers community after the devastating fire at our local meat processing facility.
Biggest Survey Reveals Region’s Feelings
The results of my “South Burnett’s Biggest Community Survey” are in, with 762 surveys returned – a 6.3% response rate.
Biggest Survey Results Coming Soon
Thank you to everyone who returned my ‘South Burnett’s Biggest Survey’ recently.
Perseverance Pays Off For Blackbutt
Great news for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Group with their success in Round 88 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants!
Tree Law Amendments
‘Devastating For Farmers’
On Thursday March 17, the Labor Government brought their Vegetation Management (Reinstatement) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 before the Parliament.
New Hospital Bus To
Toowoomba Is Welcome
I have been lobbying for better access to health services for our community for many years.
