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There are many issues facing people living in Southern Downs. These are not only current issues, but also includes future issues and concerns that face our coming generations.

Protecting the Aged Pension
Protecting the Aged Pension

Scott Morrison wants to increase the pension age to 70. This will mean that Australia will have the oldest pension age in…

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Strong Healthcare System
Strong Healthcare System

Scott Morrison and the LNP are cutting $715 million from Australia’s public hospitals from 2017 – 2020. That’s the equivalent…

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Good Secure Jobs
Good Secure Jobs

Workers are crying out for good secure jobs. Decent jobs with a fair wage are essential to leading a good life. Scott Morrison…

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Better Funding for Schools
Better Funding for Schools

The LNP’s school cuts mean our children are missing out – fewer teachers, less one-on-one attention, and less help with…

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Climate Change
Climate Change

For the third consecutive year, Scott Morrison and the LNP have overseen an increase in Australia’s pollution levels.

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22 June 2020

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    9 April 2021 2:39 pm

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I’m sadden by the passing of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99. My condolences extend to Her Majesty The Queen and her whole family. #princephilip #dukeofedinburgh #royals ... See MoreSee Less

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    I’m sadden by the passing of His Royal Highness, I’m sadden by the passing of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at the age of 99. My condolences extend to Her Majesty The Queen and her whole family. #princephilip #dukeofedinburgh #royals
    Hello Southern Downs kids, we want to hear your st Hello Southern Downs kids, we want to hear your stories, and the issues that affect you. If you want to share your thoughts go to alp.org.au/youth
    Still lots of flooding around with more western pl Still lots of flooding around with more western places waiting for their second flood in only a few weeks. Many others have started the process of recovery and dealing with the damage to crops and fences. Thank you to @markfurnermp for visiting our region today to inspect some of the damage and listening to some of those affected. If your a primary producer in the Goondiwindi Regional Council area and affected by the floods you could receive financial assistance. More information: https://www.daf.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/agriculture/disaster-recovery/natural-disaster/financial-assistance #floods #southerndowns #disasterrecovery #primaryproducers #agriculture @agforceqld
    This weekend I have been spending quality family t This weekend I have been spending quality family time at Connolly Dam. It’s truely amazing being nestled in the hills with a dam that is still flowing all around you. Better still, no phone reception 🙂 Happy Easter 🍫🐰
    PLEASE SHARE: Everything you need to know about Qu PLEASE SHARE: Everything you need to know about Queensland’s updated roadmap for easing restrictions 👇
    PLEASE SHARE: New locations and times have been ad PLEASE SHARE: New locations and times have been added to the contact tracing advice. We’re asking everyone to check the updated locations and times carefully: www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/contact-tracing If you’ve been at any of the venues at the specified times, get tested and follow the advice on the Queensland Health website about your isolation period. #covid19
    UPDATE: There have been a lot of questions about m UPDATE: There have been a lot of questions about mask wearing today, below is the official information from Queensland Health. FACE MASKS (applicable across the State): All Queenslanders must carry a mask at all times when they leave home, unless they have a lawful reason not to. You must wear a mask in indoor spaces, such as: • Shopping centres, supermarkets, retail outlets and indoor markets • Hospitals and aged care facilities • Hospitality venues such as restaurants and cafes (not required for patrons while seated, customer-facing staff only) • Churches and Places of Worship • Libraries • Indoor recreational facilities and gyms (more advice about gyms will be released by Queensland Health in due course) • Indoor workplaces (where safe to wear a mask and you can’t physically distance) • Public transport, ride shares and taxis • Airports and travelling on planes It is strongly recommended you wear a mask when outdoors if you are unable to stay more than 1.5m distance from other people, such as busy walkways or thoroughfares. More information about masks is available from the Queensland Health website: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19
    SHARE: Contact tracing advice has been updated aft SHARE: Contact tracing advice has been updated after additional cases of COVID-19 community transmission were identified overnight. Please check the updated locations and times carefully: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19/current-status/contact-tracing If you’ve been at any of the venues at the specified times, please get tested and follow the advice on the Queensland Health website about your isolation period.
    Well the flood waters have started to go down... a Well the flood waters have started to go down... albeit very slowly. This is a video of the water bubblers filling the Goondiwindi Water Park. It’s amazing to see. Thanks Rob Mackenzie Councillor GRC for the intel.
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Joel is fighting for economic stability and social inclusion. He grew up outside the small country town of Childers and being the son of a farmer, he knows the importance of support and a feeling of belonging from a tight knit community. He recognises the same passion for inclusion in all the towns and villages across Southern Downs.

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