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Early voting for the 2024 State Election opens on Monday in … there are three early voting venues in the Nanango Electorate: Blackbutt, Nanango and Kingaroy (Photo: AEC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 11, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

Early voting for the 2024 Queensland State Election opens on Monday (October 14).<\/p>\n

If you live in the South Burnett, you have the choice of eight candidates standing in the electorate of Nanango\u00a0 (download Nanango electorate map<\/a><\/strong> – 1.4Mb PDF)<\/p>\n

Early voting will continue daily, from 8:00am to 6:00pm (excluding weekends) until October 25 at the venues listed below.<\/p>\n

The actual Election Day is Saturday, October 26, where polling booths (also below) will be open from 8:00am to 6:00pm.<\/p>\n

Remember, voting is compulsory, and ALL squares must be numbered on your ballot paper.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you can’t make it to an early voting venue or a polling booth, you can apply for a postal vote, but you had better hurry as postal vote applications<\/a><\/strong> close on Monday at 7:00pm.<\/p>\n

* * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nanango Electorate Candidates<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are eight candidates standing for the Nanango Electorate (shown in ballot paper order below):<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • HEWARD, Val – Australian Labor Party<\/li>\n
  • HOPKINS, Anthony – Legalise Cannabis Queensland<\/li>\n
  • MASLEN, Adam – One Nation<\/li>\n
  • MITCHELL, Benjamin – Family First<\/li>\n
  • MILES, Jason – Independent<\/li>\n
  • HOPE, Nathan – Independent<\/li>\n
  • * FRECKLINGTON, Deb – LNP<\/li>\n
  • RYAN, Angus – The Greens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    * indicates Sitting Member<\/em><\/p>\n

    The ballot draw was conducted at the office of the Returning Officer in Nanango last Tuesday.<\/p>\n

    * * *<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Where To Vote<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    Early Voting Venues<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    Early voting begins on Monday (October 14).<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The following venues in the Nanango Electorate will be open from 8:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Blackbutt<\/strong> – Old Blackbutt General Store Precinct, 43-45 Coulson Street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Kingaroy<\/strong> – Kingaroy Showground, 31 Youngman Street (via gate opposite Oliver Bond Street)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Nanango<\/strong> – Nanango Cultural Centre, 48 Drayton Street<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Elec<\/strong><\/span>tion Day Polling Booths (October 26)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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          • Blackbutt State School,\u00a025 Crofton Street, Blackbutt<\/li>\n
          • Cherbourg Town Hall, 22 Barambah Avenue, Cherbourg<\/li>\n
          • Cloyna State School,\u00a08 William Webber Road, Cloyna<\/li>\n
          • Coolabunia State School, cnr D’Aguilar Highway and Mary Street, Coolabunia<\/li>\n
          • Coominya State School,\u00a07 Cornhill Street, Coominya<\/li>\n
          • Cooyar State School,\u00a01 Gracey Street, Cooyar<\/li>\n
          • Esk State School,\u00a049 East Street, Esk<\/li>\n
          • Goomeri State School,\u00a05 Munro Street, Goomeri<\/li>\n
          • Inverlaw Farmers Hall, 1136 Kingaroy-Burrandowan Road, Inverlaw<\/li>\n
          • Kilcoy Memorial Hall,\u00a0Kennedy Street, Kilcoy<\/li>\n
          • Kilkivan State School,\u00a06 Council Street, Kilkivan<\/li>\n
          • Kingaroy State High School, 15 Toomey Street, Kingaroy<\/li>\n
          • Kingaroy –\u00a0 St John’s Lutheran School,\u00a084 Ivy Street, Kingaroy<\/li>\n
          • Kumbia State School, 22 Bell Street, Kumbia<\/li>\n
          • Maidenwell Maidenwell,\u00a0Pool Street, Maidenwell<\/li>\n
          • Mondure Public Hall, 12 McConnell Way, Mondure<\/li>\n
          • Moore Soldiers Memorial Hall,\u00a09 Main Street North, Moore<\/li>\n
          • Mount Kilcoy State School,\u00a0251 Jenkinsons Road, Mount Kilcoy<\/li>\n
          • Mount Tarampa State School, 9 Profkes Road, Mount Tarampa<\/li>\n
          • Murgon Town Hall, 78 Gore Street, Murgon<\/li>\n
          • Nanango State School, 39 Drayton Street, Nanango (access via Burnett Street)<\/li>\n
          • Proston State School, 94 Rodney Street, Proston<\/li>\n
          • Toogoolawah State School,\u00a072 Gardner Street, Toogoolawah<\/li>\n
          • Wondai Memorial Hall, cnr Mackenzie & Scott streets, Wondai<\/li>\n
          • Wooroolin State School,\u00a034 Frederick Street, Wooroolin<\/li>\n
          • Yarraman State School,\u00a017 John Street, Yarraman<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            All polling booths will be open from 8:00am to 6:00pm on Election Day.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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