Deb’s Diary

Learn More About The Budget

Learn More About The Budget

This year’s Federal Budget was brought down recently and there are several key initiatives in it which will really help small business owners, such as accelerated depreciation, tax cuts, reductions in red tape and wage subsidies.

Anzac Centenary Was Unforgettable

Anzac Centenary Was Unforgettable

As our community’s elected representative, honours are often given to Members of Parliament to officiate at major ceremonies and events. But no higher honour has been given to me in my three years in this role than being chosen to address the Anzac Day Dawn Service in Nanango.

What A Great Show!

What A Great Show!

What a great afternoon and evening I enjoyed with my family at the 106th Annual Nanango Show on Saturday, April 11.

A Busy Fortnight Around Our Region

A Busy Fortnight Around Our Region

For the last 13 years a group of about 15 local grazing enterprises has been meeting monthly to share knowledge and discuss issues facing the beef cattle sector.

Vale Jim Lenihan

Vale Jim Lenihan

I was very saddened to hear of the recent passing of Jim Lenihan from Lenihan’s Butchery in Kumbia.

2014 Christmas Wrap-Up

2014 Christmas Wrap-Up

Hasn’t the recent rain been fantastic? What a great early Christmas present for our farmers and local businesses!

The Power Of The People

The Power Of The People

Last week in Parliament I was reminded again of the power of individuals and groups to help influence change for the betterment of the community.

Our QCWA Ladies Do Us Proud

Our QCWA Ladies Do Us Proud

Recently I had the real privilege of addressing the 2014 Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) State Conference held in Ipswich.

Welcome To My New Column

Welcome To My New Column

I’d like to thank southburnett.com.au for offering me the opportunity to write a column for their website.