Category: Media Releases

New covered area and outdoor equipment for Victory College

3/5/2019

New covered area and outdoor equipment for Victory College

Students and staff at Victory College in Gympie will benefit from a new undercover area, animal enclosure and outdoor equipment thanks to $245,000 in funding from the Federal Government.

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New laws to help protect our farmers

1/5/2019

New laws to help protect our farmers

A re-elected Liberal and Nationals government will introduce new legislation to make it an offence to use a carriage service, such as the internet, to disclose personal information to incite trespass on agricultural land where that could cause commercial detriment.

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‘Skillaroo’ Patrick represents Wide Bay at WorldSkills International Competition

1/5/2019

‘Skillaroo’ Patrick represents Wide Bay at WorldSkills International Competition 

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today congratulated Patrick Brennan from Gympie for his selection on the Australian Skillaroos team to compete at the WorldSkills International Competition to be held in Kazan in Russia in August

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Anzac Day Message 2019

24/4/2019

Anzac Day Message 2019

As we pause today to remember the fallen, I have been reflecting on why Anzac Day is so important to our nation.

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Support for our veterans and their families

24/4/2019

Support for our veterans and their families

The Liberal and Nationals Government will boost support for veterans and their families as part of a $63.2 million suite of initiatives to improve well-being, deliver job opportunities and secure health and housing services for the future, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.

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$16,000 grant shines a light on Kandanga Country Club

23/4/2019

$16,000 grant shines a light on Kandanga Country Club

Kandanga Country Club will soon be able to offer bowling after sundown with $16,000 grant for a new flood lighting system, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien and Minister for Sport Senator Bridget McKenzie announced today.

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Granville Hockey Club scores $181,000 grant for amenities upgrade

23/4/2019

Granville Hockey Club scores $181,000 grant for amenities upgrade

A $181,000 grant to upgrade Granville Hockey Club will help support the community during times of crisis as well as boosting their sporting facilities, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien and Minister for Sport Senator Bridget McKenzie announced today.

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$450,000 commitment to help build Drop-In Centre for Murgon veterans and families

20/4/2019

$450,000 commitment to help build Drop-In Centre for Murgon veterans and families

A re-elected Liberal & Nationals Government will provide $450,000 to deliver a Drop-In Centre for the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch.

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$50,000 grant to help Pomona bowlers stay sun-safe

20/4/2019

$50,000 grant to help Pomona bowlers stay sun-safe

Pomona bowlers will be protected from the sun’s harsh rays with a $50,000 grant to replace the Pomona Bowls Club’s shade cover, Federal
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien and Minister for Sport Senator Bridget McKenzie announced today.

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Llew O’Brien recognises vital work of Landcare volunteers through grants

18/4/2019

Llew O’Brien recognises vital work of Landcare volunteers through grants

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is recognising the valuable work of Landcare volunteers in protecting Wide Bay’s environment, with more than $10,00 in grants.

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