20/10/2016

nbn construction to start to connect Noosa communities sooner

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said construction of the nbn will start in Noosa communities before the end of the year, ahead of the rollout schedule.

“The Liberal Nationals Government prioritized the rollout of the nbn to underserviced areas and I’m pleased that construction will soon begin to deliver the nbn to approximately 23,300 premises across Noosa,” Mr O’Brien said. 

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17/10/2016

Additional parking for Murgon’s Castra aged care facility

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien recently visited Castra Residential Aged Care, which received $14,157 from the Coalition Government towards the provision of additional car parking spaces and improved access to its buildings.

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13/10/2016

Carers Week 2016: 16-22 October

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, today thanked and congratulated all carers.

“Carers Week, which runs between 16-22 October, provides an opportunity for the work of carers to be recognised for the enormous contribution they make in helping others,” Mr O’Brien said.

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6/10/2016

Maryborough Motorcyclist Club receives $11,658 towards new shed

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien and Minister for Regional Development, Fiona Nash, today announced the Liberal Nationals Government will provide $11,658 towards the construction of a new shed at Maryborough’s Action Park.

“The funding will be used to build a new multi-purpose shed that will provide space for a meeting room, training facility, and administrative services, as well as storage for the Club’s equipment,” Mr O’Brien said.

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6/10/2016

Coalition Government support for St Vincent de Paul, Maryborough

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, and Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash, today visited St Vincent de Paul’s Maryborough Centre of Charity, which received $5,350 from the Liberal Nationals Government towards the replacement of its kitchen.

“The funding has assisted with the upgrade of the kitchen at its Kent Street store, which included the purchase of a new refrigerator, stove, urn and microwave, as well as new paint work, floor coverings, door and window screens,” Mr O’Brien said.

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6/10/2016

Maisie Kaufmann Centre’s technology upgrade assisted by Coalition Government

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien and Minister for Regional Development, Fiona Nash today announced the Liberal Nationals Government is contributing $13,185 to the Maisie Kaufmann Learning Centre’s technology upgrade project.

“The funding will be used by the Centre to upgrade its facilities, including a new fit out of the training room as well as computer equipment that will be used to teach digital literacy,” Mr O’Brien said.

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5/10/2016

Coalition supports Gympie Girl Guide Jacana Hut renovation

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, today announced the Liberal Nationals Government will invest $7,800 towards the renovation of Gympie’s Jacana Girl Guide Hut.

“The funding will be used to purchase air conditioning and restore the internal timber flooring and external decking,” Mr O’Brien said.

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5/10/2016

Llew O’Brien welcomes Minister for Regional Development to Maryborough

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said the Minister for Regional Development, Senator Fiona Nash will visit Maryborough for the third time in recent months, to speak at the Regional Economic Development Growth Forum at the Brolga Theatre on Thursday, 6 October.

“Minister Nash lives in regional Australia and understands the challenges and opportunities that regional communities face,” Mr O’Brien said.

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4/10/2016

Coalition supports St Vincent de Paul Gympie refurbishment

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said a Coalition Government investment of $14,364 has helped to refurbish Gympie’s St Vincent de Paul shop.

“The recent renovations including the replacement of the shop counter and the lowering of shop fixtures to create a more accessible and welcoming space for volunteers to work and people to shop,” Mr O’Brien said. 

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30/09/2016
Coalition Government assistance for Cooloola Coast Medical Transport

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced the Liberal Nationals Government will provide $11,752 to Cooloola Coast Medical Transport to assist it to update its fleet of vehicles.

“This investment will help the service to renew its fleet of vehicles so it can continue to provide safe, reliable transport for people living on the Cooloola Coast to their medical appointments,” Mr O’Brien said.

“Cooloola Coast Medical Transport is a fantastic community organization run by volunteers who drive people to medical appointments.  The service, operating from Tin Can Bay, provides door to door transport for people from the Cooloola Coast to their medical appointments, all the way from Brisbane to Hervey Bay. 

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