Category: Media Releases

Volunteer Grant success for seven Wide Bay community groups

14/5/2019

Volunteer Grant success for seven Wide Bay community groups

Community groups in Goomeri, Murgon, Gundiah, Gympie and Tiaro have shared in grants totalling almost $31,700, as Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien recognises the valuable work of volunteers. 

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Mobile phone black spot funding improves safety on Wide Bay Highway

14/5/2019

Mobile phone black spot funding improves safety on Wide Bay Highway

A new mobile phone tower is now active at Cinnabar, improving safety for motorists on the Wide Bay Highway and providing better coverage for local residents and businesses, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.

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Labor’s robbing 7,034 Wide Bay pensioners to pay for foreign aid boost

13/5/2019

Labor’s robbing 7,034 Wide Bay pensioners to pay for foreign aid boost

Labor’s plan to increase the foreign aid budget comes at a cost to more than 7,000 Wide Bay pensioners, who are being robbed of franking credit refunds.

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$22 million package to support our dairy farmers

10/5/2019

$22 million package to support our dairy farmers 

Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed the Morrison Government’s pledge to create a dedicated Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) “Dairy Specialist” and provide relief for energy costs for dairy farmers.

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Llew O’Brien recognises vital work of Cooloola Coast volunteers

10/5/2019

Llew O’Brien recognises vital work of Cooloola Coast volunteers

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is recognising the valuable work of volunteers, with more than $20,000 in grants for Cooloola Coast community groups.

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Liberal and Nationals Government delivers cheaper and free medicine for Wide Bay residents

9/5/2019

Liberal and Nationals Government delivers cheaper and free medicine for Wide Bay residents

A re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government will cut the cost of life-changing medicines for conditions such as heart disease, high cholesterol, arthritis, asthma, diabetes and cancer, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.

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LIBERAL AND NATIONALS GOVERNMENT INVESTING $200 MILLION FOR A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT

9/5/2019

LIBERAL AND NATIONALS GOVERNMENT INVESTING $200 MILLION FOR A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT

Wide Bay’s pristine natural environment will be protected with the Liberal and Nationals Government announcing over $200 million nationally to increase recycling and reduce waste, protect Australia’s unique threatened species and restore our coasts and waterways, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said today.

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$50,000 makes a splash for Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club

8/5/2019

$50,000 makes a splash for Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club

A re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government will provide $50,000 to deliver a new maintenance shed for Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club.

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STRENGTHENING AUSTRALIA’S REGIONAL AND RURAL HEALTH SERVICES

7/5/2019

STRENGTHENING AUSTRALIA’S REGIONAL AND RURAL HEALTH SERVICES

Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed the Liberal National Government’s action in strengthening the nation’s world class health system, delivering more doctors and improving access to health services across regional and rural Australia.

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LOCAL APPRENTICES JOIN NATIONAL WAGE SUBSIDY TRIAL

6/5/2019

LOCAL APPRENTICES JOIN NATIONAL WAGE SUBSIDY TRIAL

Nineteen Wide Bay businesses are taking on new staff through a Liberal and Nationals Government trial offering regional and rural businesses wage subsidies to take on apprentices, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.

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