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On the eve of Remembrance Day 2026 the Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has condemned a ‘senseless attack’ on a local war memorial. Following vandalism of the flagpole at Hervey Bay’s Freedom Park, Mr Batt has spoken with Hervey Bay RSL Sub-Branch President Brad Gray. “Everyone is working to ensure that Remembrance Day…
The Bundaberg RSL War Graves Recognition Project is delivering long awaited and fitting tributes to deceased local service men and women. The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP said the project has been made possible thanks to Round 9 of the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. “These graves were previously marked only by uninscribed…
Following the RBA interest rate hike, the Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has teamed up with the Bundaberg Chamber of Commerce and local small businesses to spread the word about the importance of ‘Local First.’ Mr Batt’s annual ‘Local First’ initiative celebrates all that’s homegrown in Hinkler. “Times are tough for local businesses…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has launched his annual local first campaign. Mr Batt joined local Chamber of Commerce representatives and small family businesses in Hervey Bay and Childers to mark the beginning of the 2026 initiative. “For the second year in a row, I’ve launched Local First across various platforms, including…
Australians will have a legal right to pay with cash for everyday purchases under new legislation being introduced by the Coalition. Leader of The Nationals, Matt Canavan, and Shadow Minister for Financial Services, Kevin Hogan, have announced the Coalition will introduce the Cash is King Bill 2026, to protect the right to use cash. Federal…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is urging Hinkler competitors, coaches, and officials aged 13-18 participating involved in state, national and international championships to apply for the latest round of the Local Sporting Champions (LSC) program. “When our sporting stars of Hinkler chase their dreams the costs of travel can be tough,” Mr…
Following in the footsteps of Hinkler international cricketers Lucy Hamilton and Beth Mooney, two Bundaberg youngsters have been selected to represent Queensland at the national school championships next week. Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP said the hard work of Easts Cricket Club’s Imogen Melein and Rianna Rajkumar had earned each a spot in…
The attack on Dr Helen Haines, Federal Member for Indi, outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, Victoria, is shocking and deeply distressing. The thoughts and prayers of the Hinkler electorate are with Helen, her family, her staff, her loved ones, and her community across north-east Victoria. No Australian should ever be subjected to violence or…
The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP has renewed calls for Labor to scrap the cut to the private health insurance rebate for Australian’s aged over 65. This morning, Labor’s Health Minister Mark Butler reintroduced the failed policy after the Senate voted to block Labor’s Private Health Insurance tax grab. Mr Batt said instead of…
The Nationals are demanding Labor stop its attack on Australian farmers, amid growing concerns that the Albanese Labor Government is putting the pineapple industry at risk. The Nationals’ today launched a petition Stop Labor’s foreign pineapple plan. In July, Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP hosted a local farm visit and meeting with the…
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