Media Releases
March 2024 e-Newsletter Gympie Electorate
A toast to the high calibre of Gympie youth Gympie Lions Youth of the Year – Jasmin White The high calibre of Gympie’s youth was on display at the judging of the Lions Youth of Year. The program provided an invaluable opportunity for six students representing schools...
November e-Newsletter Gympie Electorate
Glenwood Community Kitchen The Glenwood Community Kitchen is a testament to the support that can be found in the region for those doing it tough. It was inspiring to be able to there when the first ‘soup kitchen’ meal was served to help those less fortunate. Glenwood...
October e-Newsletter Gympie Electorate
Dear Gympie Gympie Regional Gallery has hit the 25-year milestone. I was pleased to be able to attend the 25th anniversary of the Gympie Regional Gallery which was celebrated with the showcase of wide range a community inspired art called Dear Gympie. Community...
September e-Newsletter Gympie Electorate
Coast medical transport celebrating 20 years of service It was great to catch up with Cooloola Coast Medical Transport which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. For 20 years the volunteers have provided a valuable door-to-door service by carrying patients...
Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan will need to be backed with support for infrastructure
It is important that everyone, locals, businesses owners, and community leaders have a look at the plan and provide input. This plan will be looking at the needs of this region for the next 25 years. From my local government days, and as a former Deputy Mayor of this...
Under resourcing and increased workload put police under stress
I’m well aware that our police stations and frontline officers are under stress. This is happening right across the region. The best prevention to crime is a visible presence of police officers. There is no substitute. Many communities do not have sufficient police...