{"id":252084,"date":"2020-02-04T12:42:55","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T02:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=252084"},"modified":"2020-07-13T11:21:49","modified_gmt":"2020-07-13T01:21:49","slug":"funding-success-for-local-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2020\/02\/04\/funding-success-for-local-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding Success For Local Groups"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_252095\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-252095\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-252095\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/20200204deb6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/20200204deb6.jpg 620w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/20200204deb6-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-252095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Murgon&#8217;s new Easter Fair was launched last year to replace the town&#8217;s Christmas Fair &#8230; and now it&#8217;s one of the successful applicants in the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/debs-diary210.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-85802\" title=\"Debs Diary\" src=\"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/debs-diary210.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"210\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/debs-diary210.jpg 210w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/debs-diary210-180x300.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 210px) 100vw, 210px\" \/><\/a><strong>February 4, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ten South Burnett community groups who have been successful in the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) grants.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>These groups will share in more than more than $295,000 for infrastructure upgrades and equipment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The successful South Burnett groups in Round 102 of the GCBF include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kingaroy Clay Target Club \u2013 Purchase of clay target traps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Kingaroy Golf Club \u2013 Paint clubhouse interior and upgrade flooring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Murgon Business Development Assoc \u2013 Hosting of the Easter Fair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Nanango Hospital Auxiliary \u2013 Purchase of palliative care equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Nanango Theatre Company \u2013 Install interchangeable sign<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Proston Qld \u2013 Install air-conditioning and purchase equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>SB Childhood Cancer Support Inc \u2013 Purchase equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Kingaroy RSPCA \u2013 Purchase Trailer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ballogie Rural Fire Brigade \u2013 Upgrade kitchen and office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>South Nanango Rural Fire Brigade \u2013 Upgrade facility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>SB Little Athletics Centre \u2013 Purchase equipment and install solar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>SB Musical Comedy Society \u2013 Construct shed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Taabinga SS P&amp;C \u2013 Install play fort, sand pit and fencing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>St Mary\u2019s Catholic Parish \u2013 Paint Parish Hall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I would encourage local groups to consider applying for a Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant to help achieve their goals.<\/p>\n<p>These grants are now offered over five rounds per year and provide a significant opportunity for community groups to work on important projects.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that there have been some recent changes to the Guidelines and groups should head the GCBF website to check these changes and ensure their applications meet all requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The next Gambling Community Benefit Fund round closes on February 29.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, give my office or call on (07) 4190-7100, or head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.qld.gov.au\/initiatives\/community-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>the GCBF website<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_252092\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-252092\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-252092\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/20200204deb2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/20200204deb2.jpg 620w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/20200204deb2-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-252092\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Bunya Rangers came to State Parliament recently to discuss the work they do to keep the Bunyas in tip-top condition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Bunya Rangers Visit Parliament<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Bunya Mountains are a much-loved part of the Nanango Electorate and I recently met with representatives from the Bunya People\u2019s Aboriginal Corporation to learn more about their work at the Bunyas.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The group made a special trip to Parliament House to highlight the work of their Indigenous Rangers.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, we talked about bushfire protection and also the future of the Indigenous Ranger programs across Queensland.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s through programs like that that the Bunya Mountains will retain its beauty and significance for generations to come.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_252093\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-252093\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-252093\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/20200204deb3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/20200204deb3.jpg 620w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/20200204deb3-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-252093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Have you received my 2020 calendar yet? If you haven&#8217;t &#8211; or need more &#8211; you can get them from my Electorate Office in Kingaroy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>2020 Calendars In Your Mailbox<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>My calendars were delivered across the South Burnett in early January.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This year they feature a beautiful photo taken by Torie Harrison, of\u202fOakwood Dairy at Mt Kilcoy.<\/p>\n<p>Thank-you Torie for allowing me to share this great pic of daily life on your dairy farm!<\/p>\n<p>If you didn&#8217;t receive your calendar &#8211; or would like a couple of extra copies &#8211; please just give my office a call on (07) 4190-7100.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Slow Down And Keep Schools Safe<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>School&#8217;s back and\u202fI&#8217;m urging motorists across the region to take extra care around school zones.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Schools are clearly marked with 40km\/h zones, and patience is the key during the busy school drop-off and pick-up times.<\/p>\n<p>So remember to slow down to help keep our children safe.<\/p>\n<p>I wish our teachers,\u202fstudents and their families\u202fall the very best for a productive and fun 2020 school year!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_252091\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-252091\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-252091\" src=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/20200204deb1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"740\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/20200204deb1.jpg 620w, https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/20200204deb1-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-252091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">About 70 representatives from South Burnett community organisations joined me before Christmas to celebrate the end of 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Thanking Our Community<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>We have so many amazing community groups, agencies and workers across the Nanango Electorate.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Just prior to Christmas I had the chance to thank many of them for what they do each and every day in our patch.<\/p>\n<p>From our teachers, police men and women, to community workers and festival organisers, a great group came together at my Nanango Electorate to celebrate 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Thank-you to all those who travelled from far and wide across the Electorate for the event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>[Photos: Nanango Electorate Office and southburnett.com.au]<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/debs-diary\/\">Read more Deb\u2019s Diary columns<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ten South Burnett community groups who have been successful in the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":252095,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[629,3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.11 - 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