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
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.
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.
3/03/2017
Coalition review to revitalise education in Wide Bay
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said the Coalition Government’s comprehensive review into regional, rural and remote education will boost outcomes for school students, and assist their further study, training and employment.
3/03/2017
New investment to improve reef health
The Coalition Government will invest close to $10 million for two new projects to help cane farmers at Maryborough, Mareeba, Innisfail and Cairns implement new practices to improve the health and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef.
28/02/2017
Businesses reminded to register for backpacker tax rate
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, has reminded employers who wish to claim the 15% tax “backpacker” rate for their working holiday staff that they must register with the Australian Taxation Office to be eligible.
22/02/2017
New website brings school lessons to life at home for Wide Bay families
Wide Bay families can help their kids excel in the classroom thanks to a new website launched by the Coalition Government, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said.
