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Rural Queensland Council Slams Fuel-Saving Campaign

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Balonne Shire Mayor Samantha OToole criticizes the federal governments fuel-saving campaign, Every Little Bit Helps, for threatening the local economy, particularly in agriculture and tourism. The campaign urges Australians to cut back on travel due to the global oil crisis, but rural leaders argue its hitting them hardest. Locals report significant drops in Easter bookings and caravanners have cancelled parts of their trips. Several councils have implemented fuel trackers on their websites, and the mayor is advocating for a national fuel tracker to provide certainty. Despite the challenges, outback businesses urge travelers not to abandon their plans.

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Rural Queensland Council Slams Fuel-Saving Campaign

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