LLEW O’BRIEN CONGRATULATES WIDE BAY’S SPORTING CHAMPIONS

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today congratulated local sports stars who will receive grants to help them participate in state and national competitions.

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BIG TAXING, BIG SPENDING LABOR BUDGET BREAKS PROMISES

The Albanese Labor Government’s first full year Budget breaks its election promise to deliver a better future for all Australians.

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NIGHT WORKS AND DETOUR FOR GYMPIE BYPASS WORKS

Motorists on the Bruce Highway may experience detours and minor delays in May with night works scheduled to take place to progress the construction of the $1 billion Gympie bypass.

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ANZAC DAY MESSAGE

As we pause today on the 25th of April to remember the fallen, I encourage everyone to reflect on the sacrifices made by our first Anzacs, and the courage of Australia’s service personnel who have served in the defence of our nation, and in wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions around the globe.

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REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY AND MOBILE BLACK SPOT PROGRAM

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging telecommunication companies to extend mobile phone coverage and improve communication networks in Wide Bay through the Australian Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program.

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O’BRIEN SAYS FAST TRACK FOUR LANE TIARO BYPASS NOW

In a media release on 14 March the Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey claimed that the four lane Tiaro bypass is on track all because a design study has started – but in the eyes of our Wide Bay community, this vital project is already woefully behind.

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BOOST TO PAYMENTS FOR WIDE BAY PENSIONERS

More than 45,000 people in Wide Bay will benefit from a boost to their social security payments from 20 March, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien advised today.

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A GRATEFUL NATION – DEFENCE FORCE CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is inviting defence force veterans who served overseas in Australia’s Defence Forces from the Second World War on, and those who served on the home front during the Second World War, to apply for a Certificate of Appreciation from the Australian Government.

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STRONGER COMMUNITIES PROGRAM FUNDING AVAILABLE

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is calling on eligible organisations to submit Expressions of Interest for Round 8 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Program.

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FURTHER BRIDGE WORKS FOR GYMPIE BYPASS

There will be more nightworks on the $1 billion Gympie bypass during February while the construction of two new bridges takes place.

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