Wide Bay local governments have received a share of $4.7 million to deliver services and infrastructure, through the Liberal and National Government’s Financial Assistance Grants program.

Noosa’s precious native flora and fauna will be supported to recover from the Black Summer bushfires, with Noosa & District Landcare Group to receive $165,768 for three priority projects.

A $60,000 federal grant for displays will bring Murgon’s fossil museum a step closer to completion.

A new Optus tower at Cootharaba will boost connectivity for 642 homes and businesses, supporting increased demand during peak tourism season and improving essential communications when natural disasters strike.

Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien has welcomed new figures that show the highest number of Australians in trade apprentices on record.

New funding will support tertiary students moving to the Wide Bay area for study, through the Australian Government’s Destination Australia program.

Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien is urging local councils, community organisations and not-for-profit groups to get their projects lined up now for the $150 million first round of the Preparing Australian Communities Program – Local ahead of the opening of applications on December 10.

Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien is encouraging local schools, community groups and workplaces to celebrate International Day of People with Disability on 3 December this year.

A new 10-year plan will bring better care and support for people living with all forms of diabetes.