Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, says small gifts of peanuts have helped create a connection between drought affected primary producers near Longreach and farmers here in the South Burnett.
Mrs Frecklington said she took bundles of peanuts to hand out during her recent tour of some of the State’s worst drought areas with Opposition Leader, Lawrence Springborg.
“I really wanted to take something with me as a small token when I visited the farming families around Longreach,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“Fresh, delicious peanuts from the South Burnett were the obvious choice and it was lovely to give these small gifts and help create a connection between primary producers from two distinct regions.
Deb says her two-day tour of drought-ravaged properties around Longreach was aimed at highlighting the plight of local farmers and calling on Government to do whatever they can.
“It is important our western cousins know we haven’t forgotten them. With so much of the state still in drought, these people are facing enormous hardships that won’t go away anytime soon.
“I’d encourage people to consider holidaying in Queensland’s west and to spend a dollar in the outback. This type of support will keep these small towns going through what really is a terrible crisis.
Photo: Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, took locally grown South Burnett peanuts with her when she visited drought affected families near Longreach.
