More than 45,000 people in Wide Bay will benefit from a boost to their social security payments from 20 March, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien advised today.

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is inviting defence force veterans who served overseas in Australia’s Defence Forces from the Second World War on, and those who served on the home front during the Second World War, to apply for a Certificate of Appreciation from the Australian Government.

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is calling on eligible organisations to submit Expressions of Interest for Round 8 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Program.

There will be more nightworks on the $1 billion Gympie bypass during February while the construction of two new bridges takes place.

The Queensland and Federal Labor Governments have finally confirmed that the much needed four lane Tiaro bypass will not be prioritised and the timeline has slipped further, with an Australian Government report confirming that more than half of the Australian Government’s $268.8 million contribution to the project’s total $336 million budget will not be spent until at least 2026-27 or beyond.

Local councils throughout Wide Bay are still waiting on the Albanese Labor Government to release their funding allocations under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today congratulated local sports stars who will receive grants to help them participate in state and national competitions.

On the 26th of January 2023 we mark Australia Day, a day where we acknowledge our country’s past, recognise our achievements, and look forward to the future.

As works continue on the $1 billion Gympie bypass, temporary road closures and detours will be in place at two bridge sites in 2023.

I would like to extend my best wishes to everyone in Wide Bay for a safe and joyous Christmas and New Year.