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Pittsworth Craft & Fine Food Spectacular
Oct 11th, 2024
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Great to view all the exhibits at this year's Pittsworth Craft & Fine Food Spectacular this morning and to see it being well supported.
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Caught up with Brendan Cavanagh, Cook's Soft Drinks, Pittsworth, along with John from the Pittsworth Men's Shed, purchased one of their sturdy 'cutting boards'.
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Pittsworth Art Group opening
Oct 10, 2024
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A wonderful display of local art at the opening of Pittsworth's Art Group's Spring Exhibition last night, congratulations to organisers and all exhibiting artists.
Enjoyed catching up with many, including Jean Caesar, from the art group.
Over 128 paintings being exhibited, of which, I purchased a landscape scene (see painting bottom left of attached photo).
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Pittsworth Men’s Shed 10th anniversary
Oct 6th, 2024
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My congratulations to the Pittsworth & District Mens Shed on their recent 10th Anniversary celebrations held last Sunday.
I was given the honour of cutting the anniversary cake with Merv Hinneberg, current President Pittsworth & District Mens Shed, as well as, inspecting the recently restored Rail Section Inspection Car by members, which will be housed at the Pittsworth Historical Pioneer Village.
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60 years of ministry service for Father Kerry Costigan
Oct 6th, 2024
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Sincere congratulations to Father Kerry Costigan on his celebration of 60 years of ministry as priest and deacon.
It was a privilege to attend the Mass of Thanksgiving last Sunday at which members of many faiths and organisations were in attendance. Father Costigan is extremely well known and highly respected.
A Welcome Ceremony was performed by the local indigenous people which included a smoking ceremony, didgeridoo playing, clap sticks and some speeches.
Congratulations again, Father Costigan, your commitment is exemplary!
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Darling Downs Beef Battle
Oct 3rd, 2024
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Last week I attended the annual TSBE Darling Downs Beef Battle. Caught up with Jim Friis Stanbroke’s Processing Operations Manager. Congratulations to the Stanbroke team pictured with Dr John McVeigh Chancellor UniSQ. Stanbroke has won this year’s Darling Downs Beef Battle People’s Choice for the fifth year in a row, winning with Diamantina wagyu.
Congratulations also to Stockyard 2024 Darling Downs Beef Battle Professional Choice Winner with Kiwami wagyu.
Great night of competition and an all round display of the region’s excellent beef.
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Pat has lived his whole life in the Darling Downs region of Queensland. He grew up near Cecil Plains on the family property ‘Donegal’ where he produced grain and cotton and ran a small cattle breeding herd.
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Agriculture has played a significant role in Pat’s life and continues to be interested in the primary industry sector and its future.
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Fire Ants question without notice
May 03, 2024
I asked a Question Without Notice to the Premier in Parliament this week concerning the lack of public information on the fire ant infestation in Oakey. My speech below relays my question and the Premier's response.
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Energy Renewables Transformation speech
April 26, 2024
Recently I spoke in Parliament to the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Bill 2023 and the Clean Economy Jobs Bill 2024 in a cognate debate. Click on my speech below to hear as I outline the reasons the LNP opposed the Renewable Energy Bill 2023.
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Crime speech
On Thursday March 31, I spoke in Parliament on the crime issues that the Condamine electorate is experiencing at this point of time.
Click on the video below to hear my speech.
I would also like to express my sympathies for the recent tragic loss of lives due to flooding in the area.
Young families need our support
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