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Deb welcomes Courtney to Parliament

15th February 2019

Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington has welcomed South Burnett local Courtney Sippel to Parliament in celebration of Brisbane Heat’s Women’s Big Bash cricket title.

Mrs Frecklington said it was wonderful to congratulate the women’s team on their first WBBL title.

“I am a proud patron of the Women’s Brisbane Heat team and it certainly has been a fantastic season for women’s cricket in Queensland,” Mrs Frecklington said.

“It was a proud moment to welcome Courtney Sippel to Parliament and congratulate her on her amazing cricket season and the Heat’s win.

“The South Burnett really does punch above its weight when it comes to cricketing representatives and it is great to know that our female players like Courtney are continuing this tradition and participating at such high levels.

Photo: Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, with the South Burnett’s Courtney Sippel.