Category: Media Releases

Launch of headspace Gympie

28 August 2018

Launch of headspace Gympie
This Tuesday, the Gympie community will gather to celebrate the official opening of the newest service tackling youth-specific mental health and early intervention services.

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Coalition grants boost advocacy services to veterans

21 August 2018

Coalition grants boost advocacy services to veterans
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced more than $68,000 will be provided by the Coalition Government for advocacy and welfare services to veterans, serving members of the Australian Defence Force and their families, war widows and widowers. 

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Queensland to benefit from major Defence project

20 August 2018

Queensland to benefit from major Defence project
The Coalition Government has signed a contract with Rheinmetall for the delivery of 211 armoured combat reconnaissance vehicles, which will create hundreds of new jobs in Queensland. 

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Further assistance for farmers in drought

20 August 2018

Further assistance for farmers in drought
Farmers across Queensland dealing with the impacts of drought will have access to a second round of direct assistance and concessional loans, taking the total level of Coalition Government support to $1.8 billion.

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Federal funds for local priorities 

16 August 2018

Federal funds for local priorities 
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today welcomed the quarterly payment of $4,351,467 which has been made to six local Councils in the Wide Bay electorate under the Australian Government’s Financial Assistance Grants program.

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Round 3 of the Safer Communities Fund applications now open

14 August 2018

Round 3 of the Safer Communities Fund applications now open
Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said Round 3 of the Coalition Government’s Safer Communities Fund will deliver $30 million to boost community safety and security.

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Wide Bay Sporting Champions recognised by Llew O’Brien

13 August 2018

 
Wide Bay’s sporting champions recognised by Llew O’Brien 
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced the latest round of successful applicants from the Coalition Government’s popular Local Sporting Champions program.

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Grants to get Wide Bay Seniors online

10 August 2018

Grants to get Wide Bay Seniors online
Llew O’Brien, Federal Member for Wide Bay, is encouraging community organisations to apply for a share of up to $20 million in funding to help get seniors online.

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Immediate Relief for Farming Families takes Drought Relief to $576 million

8 August 2018

Immediate Relief for Farming Families takes Drought Relief to $576 million
Farming families across the Wide Bay will receive immediate additional financial support to help them and their communities during drought. 

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2018 Volunteer Grants now available

8 August 2018

2018 Volunteer Grants now available 
Llew O’Brien MP, Federal Member for Wide Bay, is encouraging community organisations in Wide Bay to apply for a share of up to $20 million in Coalition Government funding to support the efforts of local volunteers.

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