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.
1 November 2018
Cooloola Coast patients keep moving with Stronger Communities grant
The Cooloola Coast Medical Transport service will continue to safely carry clients to medical appointments after receiving funding through round four of the Stronger Communities Programme, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, announced today.
26 October 2018
Gympie Chamber of Commerce to boost business networking
New audio visual equipment will boost Gympie Chamber of Commerce’s business networking events following a $2,521 contribution from round four of the Liberal Nationals Government’s Stronger Communities Programme, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
26 October 2018
Age Pension Guide 2018 now available
Each year, in September and March, the Age Pension payment rates are increased and other details affecting the Age Pension are updated.
19 October 2018
Coalition’s Regional Growth Fund to deliver jobs for Maryborough
Maryborough is set to take on a new strategic defence industry role through a project that will diversify the region’s economy and create jobs.
16 October 2018
Delivering tax relief for small and medium-sized businesses in Wide Bay
New laws to fast track tax relief five years sooner to small and medium-size businesses in the Wide Bay electorate, are expected to pass in Parliament today, Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said.
16 October 2018
Help for farmers to access the FHA
It is now easier for farmers to apply for the fortnightly Farm Household Allowance payment and Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging farmers to apply for the assistance.
16 October 2018
2018 School Leavers’ Guide for year 12 students
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has released a School Leavers’ Guide for year 12 students.
15 October 2018
Support for headspace boosts youth mental health in Wide Bay
Mental health care for young Australians is set for a $51.8 million funding boost.
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, said the Coalition Government’s extra investment in the national network of headspace centres and the digital portal, eheadspace, means young people will have access to around 14,000 additional services nationally, shorter wait times and extra clinical staff.
12 October 2018
Bring bright ideas and events to Science Week
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien is encouraging people interested in science and technology to apply for funding to help realise their creative ideas, exciting events and innovative projects as part of National Science Week 2019.
