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!
Thanks For Another Great Kingaroy Show!
I may be a little late, but congratulations to Cliff Seiler and the Kingaroy Show Society for another great Kingaroy Show
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 Is Welcome
I have been lobbying for better access to health services for our community for many years.
Nanango State School
Marks A Special Milestone
I would really like to thank the Nanango State School community for inviting me to be a part of their celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the School on Saturday, February 13.
Show Your Support For Country Racing
The threat to Queensland’s Racing industry will continue as long as the Labor Government ignores industry pleas about the current state of racing in Queensland.
All The Best For Christmas!
As 2015 draws to a close, I would like to wish you and your family a wonderful festive season and best wishes for the New Year.
Christmas Giveaway
For Community Groups
Christmas is on its way and to celebrate the hard work of our local community groups, I’m running a special Christmas competition to reward their hard work.
Apply For QRAA Loans ASAP
While some parts of our region have received rain over winter, many primary producers have once again missed out and are facing another long, hot, dry summer.
Meals On Wheels Says ‘Thank You’
Each year the wonderful work of our Meals on Wheels volunteers is celebrated at a special morning tea, and this year it was held in Kingaroy on September 10.
Sporting Clubs Can Get Back In The Game
Many sporting clubs around the South Burnett had been keen to know if the ‘Get In The Game’ funding program would be continuing.
Farmfest A Good Opportunity For Locals
In the first week of June I had the opportunity to attend CRT Farmfest, one of Queensland’s premier agricultural field days.
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
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 afternoon and evening I enjoyed with my family at the 106th Annual Nanango Show on Saturday, April 11.
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
I was very saddened to hear of the recent passing of Jim Lenihan from Lenihan’s Butchery in Kumbia.
Thank You For Your Support
I am extremely humbled to be returning to work this month as the Member For Nanango following the recent state election.
