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LNP Unveils ‘New’ Bradfield Scheme

The LNP has put the much-discussed Bradfield Scheme back on to the mainstream political agenda but in a new form which it says will create a foodbowl in Queensland.

What’s Happening At Wooroolin?

Local MP Deb Frecklington has queried the State Government about what has happened to the proposed replacement of Wooroolin fire station.

LNP Demands Inquiry Into Dam

The LNP is demanding a public parliamentary inquiry be held into the design and construction of the Paradise Dam near Biggenden

Local Groups Share $434,000

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated 18 local community groups which have been successful in the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants program.

Plea For Help Put To Parliament

The South Burnett Under 4s Network has secured 1800 signatures on a petition calling for a full-time paediatrician to be based in the South Burnett.

Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has issued a big thank you to emergency services crews for their efforts during recent fires across Queensland, but in particular for those working hard in her own electorate of Nanango.

‘Patients Go Through Enough Stress …’

Nanango resident Rosemary Hansen can’t understand why she has had to battle with bureaucracy – and haunt her local MP’s office – to get Queensland Health just to reimburse her Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme entitlements

Local Hero Grant Round Opens

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is celebrating the third anniversary of her popular Local Hero grants program.

LNP Slams Bushfire Review Results

The State Government has accepted – or accepted in principle – all 23 recommendations from a review examining the bushfires that wracked many parts of Queensland last year.

Budget ‘Locks In Debt, Taxes’

Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said the 2019-20 State Budget had locked in higher taxes, more debt, less jobs and less infrastructure for Queensland

Call To Release Drought Review

The LNP Opposition has called on the State Government to release the results of an independent review into Queensland’s drought program.

Six ‘Local Heroes’ Get Grants

The South Burnett Mountain Bike Club is one of six local groups which will receive a Local Hero grant from Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington.

Signs To Improve Kilkivan Road Safety

“Rat runners” taking dangerous shortcuts through a Kilkivan back street will be deterred thanks to a campaign by local businesswoman Katy McCallum.

Helping Hand For Nanango Heroes

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has presented a Local Hero grant to the Nanango State School P&C so they can continue to help families who may not be able to afford uniforms.

LNP Criticises Tick Line Delay

Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has welcomed the formation of an industry group to review the cattle tick line but has criticised the “significant delays” by the State Government.

Young Cricketers Net $34,500

Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated the Kingaroy Junior Cricket Club on receiving $34,500 for new cricket nets.

Nanango MP Questions Police Levels

Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has quizzed Police Minister Mark Ryan about police numbers in the South Burnett.

JPs Notch Up Century Of Service

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated two Kingaroy JPs who together have provided more than 100 years of service to the community.

MP Pushes For Road Funding

Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington says there are many priorities for the Nanango electorate for 2019 but a main one she will be concentrating on will be roads.

Boost For Boxing Club

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated the Kingaroy Sporting Club on receiving a $34,689 Gambling Community Benefit Grant through a recent round of the program.

Big Turnout At Murgon Lunch

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington was the guest speaker at the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch community lunch held at Murgon RSL last Thursday.

Youth Justice ‘In Crisis’

The Opposition says Queensland’s youth justice system is in crisis and an insult to victims of crime

Maidenwell Roadworks ‘Not Enough’

Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has urged the State Government to do urgent upgrades to the Maidenwell-Bunya Mountains Road, saying the current works are “nowhere near enough” to make the road safe.

Murgon Attack Was Targeted: MP

Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has described as “absolute rubbish” a suggestion a recent home invasion in Murgon was a random incident.”