There's talk of a federal election as early as mid year, and for veteran MP Bruce Scott, that means retirement could be just months away. Last week, he visited the Roma Men's Shed to hear plans for their future development. Mr Scott says groups like the men's shed play a very key role in the … [Read more...]
Ann Leahy announces resignation
Member for Warrego, Ann Leahy MP today announced her resignation as a member of several Parliamentary Committees following allegations of contempt of Parliament. Ms Leahy resigned from both the Parliamentary Crime and Corruption Committee (PCCC) and the Communities, Disability Services and … [Read more...]
Charleville Regional Report
Minister Mark Bailey announces Angellala bridge repair work ahead of schedule The importance and significance of a completion of the repair and replacement to the Angellala Creek Bridge has been highlighted this week with the arrival at the scene of Main Roads Minister, Mark Bailey. It’s not … [Read more...]
Labor move to cut jobs
Labor's plan to merge Energex, Ergon and Powerlink into one government owned corporation is coming under scrutiny by the LNP. A fear of job loss in the merger is seeing the LNP is calling on Labor to secure jobs in Queensland's electricity. Specifically rural and regional area's like the Murweh … [Read more...]
ALP says Poor State Final Demand Figures is LNP legacy
Labor says Queensland’s economy is still reeling from the mass sackings and poor economic management of the Newman Government following the release of State Final Demand figures today. Treasurer Curtis Pitt says the fall in SFD was the biggest in nation over both the December Quarter and the year … [Read more...]
Producers Push Agriculture in Face of Election
With the uncertainty as to who will form a new State Government continues today, AgForce implores all elected Members of Parliament, including those involved in negotiation talks, to recognise the importance of agriculture and the policies required to allow the sector to thrive in … [Read more...]
Warrego’s First Female State Representative?
The Warrego region might have its first female state representative with its LNP candidate Ann Leahy quietly confident of a victory. Final votes are still being counted with Ms Leahy currently holding 52.65% of the count from 63 of the 78 booths in the electorate. Ms Leahy says she’s starting … [Read more...]
Rod Stephen’s Election Update
As the Political Leaders and candidates make their last ditch pitches to win our votes, the Queensland Electoral Commission is busy getting organised for the count which will begin when polls close at 6 pm on Saturday night. And the results of the last Plus More News survey seem to indicate that … [Read more...]
2015 State Election Warrego Candidates
The campaigning has begun to flow through the region as Warrego prepares to go to the polls on January 31st. This election will see the retirement of long serving LNP member Howard Hobbs as voters are asked to choose between 3 candidates. ALP Candidate for Warrego Mark O'Brien Mark has … [Read more...]
