13/02/2017
O’Brien backs Coalition’s plan for affordable and reliable electricity
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said he strongly supports the Coalition Government efforts to keep power prices as low as possible.
10/02/2017
Senate inquiry to examine decentralisation to move jobs to regions
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, today said local people can have their say about the new jobs, benefits and economic opportunities that decentralisation of Government agencies would bring to regional communities, through a new Senate inquiry into moving Commonwealth jobs to the regions.
10/02/2017
Suicide prevention trial announced for Wide Bay
An innovative suicide prevention trial will be undertaken in the Wide Bay region in an attempt to tackle the area’s high rates of suicide and self-harm.
09/02/2017
Improving access to Farm Household Allowance across Wide Bay
Farmers across Wide Bay will benefit from improvements to the delivery of the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) payment.
8/02/2017
Wide Bay in Pictures art competition date extended
If your child is a budding creative genius, their artwork could adorn the office walls of Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, at Parliament House in Canberra.
09/02/2017
Australia’s first National Rural Health Commissioner – the champion of regional and rural health reform
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, today said Australia’s first National Rural Health Commissioner will be an independent and high-profile advocate for regional, rural and remote health.
07/02/2017
Wide Bay Burnett Regional Jobs and Investment Package committee announced
· Local committee to identify investment priorities for the Coalition’s $20 million jobs package announced
· Funding for local infrastructure, business innovation and skills and training
· Coalition Government letting local communities decide their own future
01/02/2017
Apply for DVA grants to honour our military history
MEMBER for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is calling on local community groups to apply for grants towards projects that aid veterans or honour the Wide Bay’s military history.
01/02/2017
Indigenous Youths, get your voices heard
Calling all young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Wide Bay!
27/01/2017
Upgraded Brolga Theatre River Terrace officially opens
The upgraded Brolga Theatre will bring national and international acts to Maryborough, attracting around 25,000 visitors a year.
