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FLASHBACK: Kingaroy Netball president Hayley McAnally, Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington and Jeanette Walters with two young netballers (Photo: Nanango Electorate Office)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

October 19, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed almost $2.1 million in Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program funding for local sporting organisations across the South Burnett and Cherbourg.<\/p>\n

The State Government’s $30 million Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program supports eligible sporting organisations and local governments to develop and upgrade facilities.<\/p>\n

Mrs Frecklington said the investment in our region would deliver significant upgrades to community sporting facilities, helping local clubs grow participation and create a lasting legacy.<\/p>\n

“I am thrilled to see our local clubs and groups benefiting from this funding,” Mrs Frecklington said.<\/p>\n

“These projects will deliver real benefits to our communities, providing improved facilities for current players and creating opportunities for more people to get involved in sport and recreation.”<\/p>\n

Successful local projects include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Kingaroy Netball Association<\/strong> – $498,146 to upgrade courts and support the continued growth of netball in Kingaroy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • Kingaroy Touch Association<\/strong> – $456,859 to upgrade lighting, creating a quality multi-sport facility and increasing participation opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Nanango Sporting Association<\/strong> – $351,046 to replace its clubhouse and support soccer and community activities in Nanango<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council<\/strong> – $756,880 to construct practice nets, a cricket wicket and grandstands, along with fencing upgrades to support cricket and Australian Rules football in Cherbourg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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