Category: Media Releases

Riding for the Disabled wins Stronger Community grant funding

14 November 2018

Riding for the Disabled wins Stronger Community grant funding
Riding for the Disabled Association Inc (RDA) Maryborough will be able to upgrade their facilities with a safe and level riding surface in the proposed indoor arena with a grant of $17,720 from Round 4 of the Stronger Communities Programme, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, announced today. 

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A Digger’s Memorial for Tewantin

14 November 2018

A Digger’s Memorial for Tewantin
The Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub-Branch will commemorate the enduring legacy of Diggers and their families in a new memorial, with a grant of $5,000 from Round 4 of the Stronger Communities Programme, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, announced today.

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Noosa Coast Guard wins Stronger Community grant funding 

8 November 2018

Noosa Coast Guard wins Stronger Community grant funding 
The Noosa Coast Guard will be able to purchase fire-fighting equipment and upgrade their training facilities after a successful submission to Round 4 of the Stronger Communities Programme, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, announced today.

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Federal funds light the way for the Tin Can Bay RSL Sub-Branch 

8 November 2018

Federal funds light the way for the Tin Can Bay RSL Sub-Branch 
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced that the Tin Can Bay RSL Sub-Branch will receive a grant of $4,000 to upgrade to the Tin Can Bay RSL & Citizens’ Memorial Hall, under Round 4 of the Stronger Communities Programme.

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Dairy code consultations coming to Gympie

6 November 2018

Dairy code consultations coming to Gympie
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging local farmers and stakeholders to take part in the discussion that will help improve contracts between farmers and processors.

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Commemorating Remembrance Day 2018

6 November 2018

Commemorating Remembrance Day 2018
On Sunday, 11 November 2018, Australia will mark a significant milestone in its military history, commemorating the centenary of the Armistice that ended the fighting in the First World War.

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Stronger Communities grant provides better access in Murgon

2 November 2018

Stronger Communities grant provides better access in Murgon
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced a $4,800 grant from the Liberal Nationals Government’s Stronger Communities Programme, for the South Burnett First Aid Volunteers to improve access to the Murgon Training Centre.

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Wide Bay’s lung cancer and cholesterol patients to benefit from new PBS listings

2 November 2018

Wide Bay’s lung cancer and cholesterol patients to benefit from new PBS listings
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has welcomed the Liberal Nationals Government’s announcement of two major new listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)

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One-stop-shop for financial complaints opens for business

1 November 2018

One-stop-shop for financial complaints opens for business
Wide Bay consumers and small business will be spared the expense and inconvenience associated with taking financial complaints to court, with the Liberal Nationals Government’s Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) open for business from Thursday 1 November 2018, Llew O’Brien, Federal Member for Wide Bay said today.

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Young Apprentices and Small Business to benefit from Bush Wage subsidy trial

1 November 2018

Young Apprentices and Small Business to benefit from Bush Wage subsidy trial
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has welcomed the Liberal and Nationals Government’s announcement of a $60 million investment to trial a wage subsidy as an incentive for employers in regional and rural communities to engage more apprentices.

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