Farmers v biodiversity tax
I am still worried and receiving calls from farmers about the Federal Governments bio-diversity tax.
Briefly the Albanese Labor Government is slugging our farmers...
Talk to me about free kindergarten
Free kindergarten fees would benefit about 1400 children in the Keppel electorate, and I want parents and educators to join the conversation.
The Palaszczuk Government...
More work needed to protect our key ag land
As someone who likes a peaceful life, conflict is not my favourite pastime.
That’s why I’m nice to colleagues, show consideration for my neighbours, and...
Regional interests
The halls of Parliament House can feel a long way from us here in Rockhampton, however there are times that highlight just how important...
Rental Reforms
Over a third of Queensland households rent their home, and many of them expect to rent long term.
What’s more, regional areas like Rockhampton,...
Labor’s Budget
Labor’s Budget was very disappointing for the lack of investment in Central Queensland.
Central Queensland has been a main contributor to the $4 billion surplus...
The big transition
These days the only place you hear the word "transition" more than in a gender studies department is in a coal mining town.
Last week...
Parliament in schools
Last week I was joined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, The Hon Milton Dick, to immerse Rockhampton’s primary school students in...
Domestic and family violence prevention month
Sadly, there are way too many names of Queensland’s domestic violence victims for us to remember.
But in Rockhampton, one always stands out for me...
It always pays to speak up when you’ve been short-changed
Nobody likes being overcharged.
Only last week I was swindled out of almost $10 buying drinks at the pub, and it certainly got my back...
Who benefits from change?
As Xi Jinping was saying goodbye to Vladimir Putin - after two days of meetings last month - he said that “Right now there...
Resource Recovery Strategy
Last week we were excited to open the consultation for Council’s revised Resource Recovery Strategy.
While there is a legislative requirement to review this strategy...
Clubs snapped at Tannum Sands’ four-point carnival
Cap Coast Today photographer CHANEL FLYNN was down at Tannum Sands beach capturing all the action of the Four Point Wide Bay Nippers Carnival...
