Category: Media Releases

MAJOR FUNDING BOOST FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS WIDE BAY

Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien has welcomed a $500 million funding boost which will see more road and community infrastructure projects rolled out across Wide Bay, supporting local jobs.

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Budget 2022-23 building Wide Bay

Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien said the Liberal and Nationals 2022-23 Budget supports households and sustains Australia’s economic recovery.

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Maryborough Excelsior City Band slashes costs with solar grant

Maryborough Excelsior City Band is hitting a high note with a new solar panel system to keep electricity costs down, thanks to a $7,900 federal grant.

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New fridges to cut power bills at Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary

A brand new freezer filled with mice would be a calamity for most people – but it’s cause for celebration at Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary, where new refrigeration equipment funded through a federal grant is slashing their power bills.

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Wide Bay gets major funding boost for NBN fixed wireless services

More than 26,000 households and businesses in Wide Bay will benefit from improvements to the NBN network, following a $480 million investment by the Morrison Government in the 2022-23 Federal Budget.

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Grant helps Cooroy sporting community power on

A new $27,000 lighting system will help slash thousands of dollars off Cooroora United Football Club’s electricity bill, with federal assistance announced by Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien.

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Payment boost to support Wide Bay pensioners

More than 47,000 people in Wide Bay will benefit from a boost to their social security payments from 20 March to assist with changes in the cost of living.

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MORE FUNDING TO IMPROVE REGIONAL BRIDGES AND CREATE JOBS IN WIDE BAY

More bridges in Wide Bay could soon be upgraded or replaced, thanks to a further investment of $40 million from the Liberal and Nationals Government under the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP).

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New resources available in lead-up to Anzac Day

Wide Bay schools, ex-service organisations and community groups will receive Anzac Day Commemorative packs to help ensure students and the community can learn more about the extraordinary sacrifice of our servicemen and women.

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Grant program to help Wide Bay sporting events bounce back

Applications for grants of up to $50,000 are now open for projects to support community sporting events in the Gympie, Fraser Coast, South Burnett and Cherbourg local government areas.

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