Category: Media Releases

Apply now for Round One of the Building Better Regions Fund

18/01/2017

Apply now for Round One of the Building Better Regions Fund

From today, community groups and local councils in Wide Bay are able to apply for funding under the Coalition Government’s new Building Better Regions Fund, to support local community and infrastructure projects.

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Help your neighbour beat the heat

16/01/2017

Help your neighbour beat the heat

WITH temperatures set to reach up to 37 degrees in the region this week, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging people to look out for elderly friends and neighbours.

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Detour alert for new Tinana interchange construction

16/01/2017

Detour alert for new Tinana interchange construction

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today advised local motorists of a traffic detour that will occur as part of the construction of the new Bruce Highway Tinana interchange, at Three Mile Road West, Tinana, on 18 January 2017.

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Regional students to gain better access to education

10/01/2017

Regional students to gain better access to education

Students in regional areas will gain better access to education as the Coalition Government begins the roll out of its $93.4 million regional education election commitment.

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Christmas message from Llew O’Brien

15/12/2016

Christmas message from Llew O’Brien

The festive season is a time of peace and goodwill, and I would like to extend my best wishes to everyone in the Wide Bay for a very merry Christmas.

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Wide Bay in Pictures art competition #lovewidebay

15/12/2016

Wide Bay in Pictures art competition #lovewidebay

Picture this – your child’s art displayed at Parliament House. If your child is looking for a creative outlet in the school holidays, their artwork could adorn the office walls of Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien.

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Gutchy Creek Bridge opens

9/12/2016

Gutchy Creek Bridge opens

A $1.14 million investment by the Australian Government in a new bridge over Gutchy Creek at Gundiah has improved efficiency and safety for local residents, businesses and industries. 

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Seeking community views on Flag retirement options

9/12/2016

Seeking community views on Flag retirement options

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien is seeking feedback on the best and most appropriate way for Australians to retire used, damaged and worn out Australian National Flags.

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Coalition delivers new mobile coverage to Noosa, South Burnett and Fraser Coast communities

1/12/2016

Coalition delivers new mobile coverage to Noosa, South Burnett and Fraser Coast communities

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said local communities will benefit from eight new mobile base stations to improve mobile coverage under round 2 of the Liberal Nationals Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program.

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$193,500 to upgrade Anderleigh Road, Gunalda

30/11/2016

$193,500 to upgrade Anderleigh Road, Gunalda

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said Commonwealth-State joint-funding of $193,500 will assist Gympie Regional Council to upgrade Anderleigh Road at Gunalda.

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