Category: Media Releases

New activity centre moves from hope to reality at Hope Reins

A new education and activity centre is “a dream come true” for Langshaw’s Hope Reins, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien officially opening the building today.

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Black Spot funding to upgrade roads in Maryborough and Gympie

Residents of Wide Bay received a major road safety boost today with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing $1,367,000 towards three projects in Gympie and Maryborough under the 2022–23 Black Spot Program.

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Anzac Day message 2022

As we pause today (April 25) to remember the fallen, we reflect on the sacrifices made by our first Anzacs and the efforts of every service man and woman who has served in defence of our nation.

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Grants improve safety at Rainbow Beach

Local families and tourists will be safer when going for a swim in the beautiful waters off Rainbow Beach, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing $14,788 in grants for the Rainbow Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

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NEW VETERAN WELLBEING CENTRE FOR THE WIDE BAY-BURNETT REGION

The Liberal and Nationals Government will provide $5 million for a new Veteran Wellbeing Centre in Queensland’s Wide Bay-Burnett region, to better support local veterans, Defence personnel and their families.

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New funding to protect Noosa’s koalas and native species

Noosa’s koalas are set to benefit from $249,985 for Noosa and District Landcare, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing funding through the Liberals and Nationals Government’s Threatened Species Strategy Action Plan.

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LANDMARK VETERANS’ MEMORIAL FOR GYMPIE

Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives today announced a $1.8 million grant for the Gympie RSL to construct a landmark Remembrance Park and Veterans Memorial at Normanby Hill, Gympie.

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INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING IN WIDE BAY TO HELP AERIAL FIREFIGHTING

A $481,423 investment by the Australian Government will support Noosa’s Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment to develop the world’s largest aerial firefighting tankers, helping protect people, properties and wildlife from the threat of bushfire.

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Statement on the 2022 Election

Today, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called the election for May 21, and I am ready to stand by my record of providing strong representation to achieve results for Wide Bay.

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Support for flood-affected Wide Bay wildlife and habitat

The Burnett Mary Regional Group will receive $250,000 to help native wildlife and habitat recover from the impacts of recent flooding in Wide Bay.

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