Yarraman Men Get Their Shed!
How good is Yarraman – a town that fought for common sense and won!
Work Ethic Drives Natalia
Meet our 2019 Youth Member for Nanango – Natalia Hutchison.
Anzac Day – Lest We Forget
It was an honour to be a part of the Kingaroy’s Anzac Day commemorations this year.
Minister Questioned About Police Shortage
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.
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.
Thank You For Your Support!
With the State election results confirmed, I would like to thank you, the residents of the Nanango Electorate, for putting your faith in me to continue as your representative in the State Parliament.
Thank You For The Warm Welcome!
After recent changes to the State Electorate boundaries, I would like to offer a huge thank you to all the community groups, businesses and individuals who have offered me such a warm welcome as I’ve travelled throughout the area.
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.
Proud To Deliver A New Police Station
The official opening of the $8.3 million Kingaroy Police Station was a proud moment for the South Burnett, and a significant boost for our region.
What A Great Pumpkin Festival!
It’s been terrific visiting new parts of the extended Nanango Electorate, and I was thrilled to head to Goomeri on the last Sunday in May to take part in the legendary Pumpkin Roll at the annual Pumpkin Festival.
