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South West Queensland Soccer Zone is bounded by Stanthorpe in the south, east to Laidley & Gatton, up to areas in South Burnett including Kingaroy, Yarraman, Wondai & Nanango, and out to Roma, St George & Goondiwindi in the west. South West Queensland is one of the largest zones in area in Queensland.

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Have your say on Daylight Saving

Friday, April 16, 2010

Additionally, the government today opened an on-line forum - providing direct contact with the Premier - offering residents of communities from Coolangatta to Cooktown the chance to have a say on whether Queensland should have a split time zone trial, followed by a referendum.
"Our government has previously categorically ruled out Daylight Saving for the entire state and we remain opposed to any consideration in that regard," Ms Bligh said.
"But in South East Queensland this is an issue that polarises residents, this is the issue that never goes away and no matter where I am in the south east, it is the issue that is regularly raised with me - and I can't ignore that.
"And it's little wonder when you consider that anyone aged under 36 has never been given the opportunity to have their say.
"Independent MP Peter Wellington has introduced a Private Members Bill to have a referendum on two time zones for Queensland and maybe Mr Wellington is headed in the right direction.
"Maybe we need to revisit the Daylight Saving issue and listen more to exactly what it is Queenslanders want for the South East in regard to split time zones.
"Our government won't decide how to vote on Mr Wellington's Bill without talking to Queenslanders first," Ms Bligh said.
Mr Shine said he welcomed the opportunity for people in his electorate and indeed everyone across the south west region to have a say on the issue.
"However, I predict a resounding no to any proposal suggesting the adoption of daylight saving anywhere in Queensland, let alone in a region adjacent to our region.
"But I want to hear what people think no matter what their view," he said.
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