Ten Years As Member For Nanango
Ten years ago on March 24, 2012, I was very proud to be elected to Queensland Parliament as the Member for Nanango.
Ten years ago on March 24, 2012, I was very proud to be elected to Queensland Parliament as the Member for Nanango.
Congratulations to Josh and Jo Gadischke – the owners of Plenty Foods – on their successful application to the Federal Government’s Modern Manufacturing Initiative grant program to help build a unique nut flour factory in Kingaroy.
The reduction of the Wide Bay Creek Bridge on Kilkivan-Tansey Road to one lane is an admission by the Labor Government that the bridge and road have been neglected for far too long.
I was honoured to attend four Anzac Day Services this year across the Nanango Electorate – Kilcoy Dawn Service, Yarraman Graveside Service, Nanango and Esk.
I am delighted to announce that the winner of the Nanango Electorate 2020 Year 12 School Leaver’s Bursary, worth $1000, is Miss Olivia Almond, a graduate of Kingaroy State High School.
Since my maiden speech in 2012 where I spoke about the desperate need for a new Kingaroy Hospital, I have been fighting on behalf of the community for a facility that our community and health professionals deserve.
The LNP is demanding the Palaszczuk Labor Government reverse its disgraceful decision to rip another $7m from the budget of our Rural Fire Brigades.
Since the coronavirus pandemic started several months ago, my staff and I have spoken to many, many people across the electorate.
During this coronavirus health crisis, people are rightfully worried about their jobs and their loved ones.
I share the community’s grief over the recent tragic death of Hannah Clarke and her three young children Aaliyah, Laianah, and Trey.
Ten South Burnett community groups who have been successful in the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
We all know how precious water is – especially right now when more than 66 per cent of Queensland is in drought.
How good is Yarraman – a town that fought for common sense and won!
Meet our 2019 Youth Member for Nanango – Natalia Hutchison.
It was an honour to be a part of the Kingaroy’s Anzac Day commemorations this year.
After being contacted by concerned community members across the South Burnett, I have submitted a Question on Notice to the Minister for Police, Mark Ryan, about police staffing levels in our region.
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.
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.
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.
The past few weeks have seen our region hit by serious bushfires and intense storm cells.