Maryborough Riding for the Disabled has bright days and nights ahead

Children and adults with disabilities will enjoy greater access to horse riding activities with a $12,500 grant to help Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Maryborough upgrade its lighting.

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Endeavouring for a bright future for Maryborough people with disabilities

State-of-the-art training is now helping people prepare for employment at Endeavour Business Solutions Maryborough, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing federal funding for new technology today.

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COST OF LIVING HELP FOR OLDER AUSTRALIANS IN WIDE BAY

More older Australians in Wide Bay will have access to cheaper healthcare and medications under changes to the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, easing cost of living pressures for 9,600 people in Queensland – including self-funded retirees.

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PBS MEDICINES PRICES TO BE SLASHED SAVING WIDE BAY PATIENTS HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS A YEAR

Thousands of people in Wide Bay will save $10 on prescription medicine, with a re-elected Liberals and Nationals Government to slash the price of medications listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS) from January 1 next year.

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Cooroy and Noosa hinterland to have access to more doctors for longer

Cooroy and the Noosa hinterland, which were granted access to the Distribution Priority Area (DPA) classification to attract more GPs into the community, will now have access to the initiative for another year under a re-elected Coalition Government.

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New activity centre moves from hope to reality at Hope Reins

A new education and activity centre is “a dream come true” for Langshaw’s Hope Reins, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien officially opening the building today.

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Black Spot funding to upgrade roads in Maryborough and Gympie

Residents of Wide Bay received a major road safety boost today with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing $1,367,000 towards three projects in Gympie and Maryborough under the 2022–23 Black Spot Program.

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Anzac Day message 2022

As we pause today (April 25) to remember the fallen, we reflect on the sacrifices made by our first Anzacs and the efforts of every service man and woman who has served in defence of our nation.

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Grants improve safety at Rainbow Beach

Local families and tourists will be safer when going for a swim in the beautiful waters off Rainbow Beach, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing $14,788 in grants for the Rainbow Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

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NEW VETERAN WELLBEING CENTRE FOR THE WIDE BAY-BURNETT REGION

The Liberal and Nationals Government will provide $5 million for a new Veteran Wellbeing Centre in Queensland’s Wide Bay-Burnett region, to better support local veterans, Defence personnel and their families.

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