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Attorney-General Deb Frecklington with Police Minister Dan Purdie at the South Burnett Regional Council Chambers
(Photo: Nanango Electorate Office)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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January 14, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

I welcomed a visit from Police Minister Dan Purdie in early December, providing an important opportunity to engage directly with local police and community leaders about community safety.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Minister joined me to meet with representatives from the South Burnett Regional Council, alongside officers from almost every level of policing across the region.<\/p>\n

The meeting was highly informative and focused heavily on the current crime challenges affecting local communities.<\/p>\n

Crime and community safety were front and centre of the discussions, with the Minister outlining the Queensland Police Service\u2019s ongoing work to address the recent surge in offending.<\/p>\n

Local officers provided updates on current strategies, including targeted patrols, youth engagement initiatives and strengthened co-ordination between policing units.<\/p>\n

The Minister reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the South Burnett and continuing to listen to the concerns of residents.<\/p>\n

The visit was a valuable opportunity to ensure the region\u2019s needs are clearly understood and that frontline police have the support they require to keep the community safe.<\/p>\n

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Kingaroy SHS Refurbished Tuckshop Opens<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Kingaroy State High School will be starting the new year with their officially opened and refurbished tuckshop.<\/strong><\/p>\n

School tuckshops are the hub of every school and the heart of their fundraising, bringing together parents, volunteers, staff and students.<\/p>\n

It was wonderful to join the extended Kingaroy State High School community to unveil the beautifully refurbished tuckshop, a project made possible through the generosity of Des Rowe, P&C president Lois Blanch and the many volunteers past and present.<\/p>\n

Student and talented musician Cooper Kruse was a wonderful addition to the opening.<\/p>\n

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Opens In Time For The Holidays<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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The official opening of the new Wooroolin Skate Park (Photo: Nanango Electorate Office)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When Wooroolin local Nate wrote to me asking for a skatepark, I met with him and the local kids and promised I\u2019d do my best to make it happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A year on from the election, and the Wooroolin Skate Park is now officially open!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s always fantastic to see what can be achieved when levels of government come together for our community and I look forward to seeing this project grow and develop for the Wooroolin community.<\/p>\n

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Amanda Camm Visits Kingaroy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Minister Camm, at right, also caught up with KCCI president and South Burnett CTC CEO Jason Erbacher during her visit to the South Burnett (Photo: Nanango Electorate Office)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The South Burnett was honoured to welcome Minister For Child Safety Amanda Camm for a series of important community engagements across the region.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Minister Camm met with the South Burnett Regional Council and local Child Safety staff before joining me at Endeavour Foundation\u2019s Kingaroy Kitchen for their All AbiliTea morning tea event.<\/p>\n

It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with the Kingaroy Kitchen community, celebrate their achievements, and enjoy a behind the scenes tour of their kitchen and packing facilities.<\/p>\n

The Endeavour Foundation continues to play a vital role in supporting people with disability to live, work and contribute meaningfully to their communities, and it was fantastic to showcase their work during the Minister\u2019s visit.<\/p>\n

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Community Christmas Catch Up<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Enjoying a Christmas catch-up with Darryl Dove (Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee), Stanwell CEO Michael O’Rourke, John Carey (Stanwell) and Kay Dove (Kingaroy LAC) (Photo: Nanango Electorate Office)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What a joy it was to host my traditional Christmas gathering for our community leaders and groups from across the Nanango Electorate.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our annual Christmas catch up is always a highlight \u2014 a chance to come together, reflect on the year and thank everyone for the work they do each and every day in our patch.<\/p>\n

Living in a community like ours is something truly special.<\/p>\n

The generosity, resilience and spirit of the South Burnett shines through in everything we do, and it\u2019s a privilege to celebrate that with the people who help make this region such a wonderful place to call home.<\/p>\n