22/03/2017
Statement on Family and Domestic Violence – Federation Chamber
There are some things our society simply should not tolerate – and domestic violence is top of the list. It must stop.
21/03/2017
Statement on Gympie Branch Older Women’s Network – Federation Chamber
It was a great pleasure to meet with members of the Older Women’s Network Gympie branch to celebrate the achievements of women as part of International Women’s Day during Queensland Women’s Week.
20/03/2017
Statement on Wide Bay Motor Complex – Federation Chamber
The great city of Maryborough in Wide Bay is known for its serene environment and heritage architecture, but it also has a long history of a different kind.
16/03/2017
Round Three of the Bridges Renewal Programme now open
Wide Bay councils can get help from the Federal Government to repair local bridges, with a new round of funding under the $360 million Bridges Renewal Programme opening tomorrow (Friday, March 17).
15/03/2017
Justin Bieber in good company as visitor numbers soar at Sunshine and Fraser Coasts
Justin Bieber might be the latest celebrity to visit the Sunshine Coast – but Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien can confirm the pop idol is treading a well-worn path, with international visitor numbers rising 16% to 291,000 people.
13/03/2017
More Commonwealth Home Support services for Wide Bay
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced that an extra $800,925 will be made available under the Coalition Government’s Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) to fund in home care services for older people.
09/03/2017
Innovative approaches help more young Wide Bay people into work
Young people across the region will be given a helping hand to get into work after Impact Community Services was successful in its application to deliver the second round of Empowering YOUth Initiatives, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has announced.
08/03/2017
International Women’s Day 2017 – Helping Wide Bay Women get into work
With March 8 marking International Women’s Day, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed the expansion of an employment partnership helping women get into work.
07/03/2017
Gympie, Sunshine Coast Shine in regional small biz roadshow
THE nationwide small business roadshow headed by Small Business Minister Michael McCormack with leaders from the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Australian Tax Office (ATO) has moved to Queensland’s Gympie and Sunshine Coast regions today.
07/03/2017
Bells Bridge enters superfast broadband era
Superfast broadband has arrived in Bells Bridge as the nbn makes services available to more than 140 homes and businesses. Residents in Bells Bridge can begin ordering their nbn service from a retail service provider this week.
