Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging everyone in Wide Bay to honour those who have served our nation, by wearing a poppy and paying their respects at 11am on Remembrance Day, this Saturday, November 11.
Maryborough Airport’s significant contribution to Australia’s World War II efforts has been highlighted by the creation of 24 memorial panels dedicated to the 569 men who trained at the RAAF Station Maryborough, and then lost their lives in the service of their country during World War II.
The Australian Red Cross in Maryborough has received a $1,000 grant from the Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants program to provide first aid and CPR training for their volunteers.
The Australian Volunteer Coastguard at Boonooroo has received two Australian Government grants to upgrade their base building and to maintain and repair their rescue vehicle.
The dedicated volunteers at Riding for the Disabled have received funding support from the Australian Government’s 2022-23 Volunteer Grants Program, enabling them to offset some of the costs incurred in their work supporting people with a disability.
Soccer players in Tinana have new aluminium goalposts on the main field at their home ground on Gympie Road, thanks to a $2,995 grant from Round 8 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Program.
The residents of Glenwood will have access to lifesaving defibrillators at three different locations in their rural community thanks to a $12,000 grant from Round 8 of the former Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Program.
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has released a School Leavers’ Guide for year 12 students as they prepare for life after high school.
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging Vietnam veterans to apply for the Commemorative Medallion and Certificate of Commemoration that acknowledges the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
Over the last month Wide Bay’s Community Survey 2023 has been distributed to letterboxes throughout the electorate as a way for residents to let Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien know their views on a range of policy issues that come before the Australian Parliament.
