10 September 2025
Colleen Taylor warned in 2016 that Robodebt was unlawful—but she was silenced. Half a million Australians were hounded, lives were lost, and Australia has now paid $2.4 billion, including a fresh $475M settlement. This is the human cost of punishing whistleblowers.
8 September 2025
Labor's Freedom of Information Amendment Bill betrays Albanese's transparency promises, introducing a 40-hour processing threshold, banning anonymous requests that protect whistleblowers, reintroducing fees, and expanding Cabinet secrecy—all while claiming to improve efficiency. Democracy advocates are outraged.
24 August 2025
From dust clouds to drainage disasters, Whitaker Road exemplifies the South Burnett's silent infrastructure crisis. When councils fear "precedent" over public safety, democracy itself begins to crumble on our unsealed roads.
20 August 2025
South Burnett Regional Council ignores vital wildlife corridor destruction. Queensland cleared a record 320,000 hectares statewide as local ecosystems collapse through unregulated clearing.
3 July 2025
The RSPCA Kingaroy has closed, but a new chapter begins! Discover how the South Burnett Animal Management Centre is stepping up to ensure continued animal welfare for our community.
20 March 2025
South Burnett residents petition for Whitaker Road bitumen upgrade to address serious health and safety concerns. Dust from gravel road causes respiratory problems, water contamination, and traffic accidents in South Nanango community. Council review pending.