24/10/2016
Outdoor broadcasting boost for Noosa Community Radio
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, today announced Noosa Community Radio will receive $5,160 from the Coalition Government to assist with the purchase of equipment to be used for outdoor broadcasts.
21/10/2016
Wide Bay receives funding for natural disaster resilience projects
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today welcomed $124,933 in disaster resilience funding to better prepare the Queensland community from the threat of natural disasters.
20/10/2016
Funding for Ration Shed Museum, Cherbourg – Federation Chamber
I rise to congratulate the Ration Shed Museum at Cherbourg on its successful application for funding from the Coalition Government’s Indigenous Advancement Strategy.
Cherbourg, the home of the Wakka Wakka people, is an Aboriginal community in my electorate that was settled by the Salvation Army in 1899 and was taken over as a Government settlement in 1904.
20/10/2016
nbn construction to start to connect Noosa communities sooner
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said construction of the nbn will start in Noosa communities before the end of the year, ahead of the rollout schedule.
“The Liberal Nationals Government prioritized the rollout of the nbn to underserviced areas and I’m pleased that construction will soon begin to deliver the nbn to approximately 23,300 premises across Noosa,” Mr O’Brien said.
20/10/2016
Llew O’Brien announces funding for Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced that Cherbourg’s historic Ration Shed Museum will receive $237,000 from the Liberal Nationals Government.
The funding will be used to develop and deliver education programs, repair and refurbish buildings, and build capacity to strengthen the organisation.
18/10/2016
Clen up union rorts and thuggery – House of Representatives
After so many reports of bribery, bullying, intimidation and links to organised crime, it’s an absolute disgrace that Labor continues to operate a protection racket for union thuggery.
It’s no surprise that Labor and The Greens are protecting their union mates from the Coalition’s plan to tackle union rorts and intimidation.
After all, the CFMEU is a powerful donor to the Labor Party and The Greens.
17/10/2016
Additional parking for Murgon’s Castra aged care facility
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien recently visited Castra Residential Aged Care, which received $14,157 from the Coalition Government towards the provision of additional car parking spaces and improved access to its buildings.
13/10/2016
Carers Week 2016: 16-22 October
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, today thanked and congratulated all carers.
“Carers Week, which runs between 16-22 October, provides an opportunity for the work of carers to be recognised for the enormous contribution they make in helping others,” Mr O’Brien said.
6/10/2016
Maryborough Motorcyclist Club receives $11,658 towards new shed
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien and Minister for Regional Development, Fiona Nash, today announced the Liberal Nationals Government will provide $11,658 towards the construction of a new shed at Maryborough’s Action Park.
“The funding will be used to build a new multi-purpose shed that will provide space for a meeting room, training facility, and administrative services, as well as storage for the Club’s equipment,” Mr O’Brien said.
6/10/2016
Coalition Government support for St Vincent de Paul, Maryborough
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, and Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash, today visited St Vincent de Paul’s Maryborough Centre of Charity, which received $5,350 from the Liberal Nationals Government towards the replacement of its kitchen.
“The funding has assisted with the upgrade of the kitchen at its Kent Street store, which included the purchase of a new refrigerator, stove, urn and microwave, as well as new paint work, floor coverings, door and window screens,” Mr O’Brien said.
