A new $2.2 million production line at DTM Timber in Maryborough will create local jobs and support Wide Bay’s valuable timber industry, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O'Brien off...
Applications open for Carbon + Biodiversity Pilot in Wide Bay
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O'Brien is encouraging farmers in the Burnett Mary region to diversify their farm income and improve their drought resilience as part of a new Australian ...
Bushfire laboratory heats up Noosa’s reputation for innovation
Work is underway on the first stages of a $1.89 million bushfire-fighting technology lab at Noosa, with Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud and Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the...
EXPANDED GYMPIE MEAT PROCESSING FACILITY CREATES HUNDREDS OF JOBS TO BOOST WIDE BAY ECONOMY
An $18 million expansion of the Nolan Meats Pty Ltd meat processing facility in Gympie is now complete, creating new opportunities for local jobseekers, producers and the export market supply chain....
2021 Age Pension Guide now available
An updated guide to the Age Pension, including payment rates, assets tests and conditions, is now available from the office of the Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O'Brien....
Work starts on Peregian Beach Community House
Civil works for the Rufous St Community House at Peregian Beach are underway for the construction of the $3 million facility....
Road changes as Section D Bruce Highway upgrade takes shape
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O'Brien is urging drivers to take note of upcoming road closures as part of the $1 billion Cooroy to Curra Section D Bruce Highway upgrade....
Funding to help grow community events in Tansey
The Australian Government is continuing to back drought-affected communities, with $23,848 for Tansey Show Society, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O'Brien announced today....
Lowering energy costs for Wide Bay community groups
Wide Bay community groups can now apply for grants up to $12,000 as part of a new Coalition Government program to lower energy costs, support local jobs and help reduce global emissions....
Relief for independent cinemas in Wide Bay
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O'Brien has welcomed the Morrison Government $20 million commitment to assist independent cinema operators....