Category: Media Releases

Llew O’Brien recognises vital work of volunteers through grants in Cherbourg

17/4/2019

Llew O’Brien recognises vital work of volunteers through grants in Cherbourg

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is recognising the valuable work of volunteers, with almost $14,500 in grants for Cherbourg community groups.

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LNP investing $202,000 for Indigenous job opportunities in Wide Bay

17/4/2019

LNP investing $202,000 for Indigenous job opportunities in Wide Bay

The Liberal Nationals Government is providing a $202,000 boost to Anderleigh Quarry to help up to 50 Indigenous jobseekers move into paid work, Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion and the Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today. 

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LNP investing $390,000 for a healthier Cherbourg

17/4/2019

LNP investing $390,000 for a healthier Cherbourg

The Liberal Nationals will invest $390,000 into better services so that Cherbourg families can enjoy new sports and recreation programs such as netball, touch football, cricket and other sports as part of the Morrison Government’s commitment to creating healthier, happier and safer communities across Australia.

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Marybrough’s Industry Training Hub and Scholarships to skill young people in Wide Bay for jobs of the future

15/4/2019

Marybrough’s Industry Training Hub and Scholarships to skill young people in Wide Bay for jobs of the future

Wide Bay youths will have new pathways into employment with Maryborough selected as one of 10 pilot sites in a $58 million national Industry Training Hub program, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.

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Llew O’Brien recognises vital work of volunteers through grants in Wide Bay

12/4/2019

Llew O’Brien recognises vital work of volunteers through grants in Wide Bay

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is recognising the valuable work of volunteers, with almost $58,000 in grants for Wide Bay community groups.

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LLEW O’BRIEN SECURES MARYBOROUGH SUGAR INDUSTRY’S FUTURE

5/4/2019

LLEW O’BRIEN SECURES MARYBOROUGH SUGAR INDUSTRY’S FUTURE

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced $18 million to fund the construction of an off-stream water storage project at Glendorf near Maryborough.

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2019-20 BUDGET BUILDING A STRONG AND SECURE FUTURE FOR WIDE BAY

3/4/2019

2019-20 BUDGET BUILDING A STRONG AND SECURE FUTURE FOR WIDE BAY

The Liberal and National Government’s 2019-20 Budget will create a stronger and more secure future for Wide Bay, by funding important local investments and boosting essential services.

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$32 million for breast cancer scans under Medicare for Wide Bay patients

2/4/2019

$32 million for breast cancer scans under Medicare for Wide Bay patients

The Liberal National Government will invest $32 million so breast cancer patients have life-saving scans covered under Medicare, saving patients up to $1,500 per scan, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.

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Grants success for 18 Wide Bay sports stars

1/4/2019

Grants success for 18 Wide Bay sports stars

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced 18 Wide Bay sports stars will receive grants of $550 to $750 to help them participate in state, national and international competitions.

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SAFER LOCAL ROADS SAVING LIVES IN WIDE BAY

29/3/2019

SAFER LOCAL ROADS SAVING LIVES IN WIDE BAY

The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government will help keep drivers safe on local roads by delivering an additional $2.2 billion in road safety funding.

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