Category: Media Releases

Remembrance Day 2016

10/11/2016

Remembrance Day 2016

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has encouraged everyone in Wide Bay to honour Remembrance Day on 11 November, by wearing a red poppy, and observing a minutes silence at 11.00am, to remember every Australian who has made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our nation.

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PaTH to jobs for young jobseekers

10/11/2016

PaTH to jobs for young jobseekers

Llew O’Brien, Federal Member for Wide Bay has today reaffirmed the Coalition Government’s commitment to the innovative three step PaTH programme – Prepare – Trial – Hire.

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Wide Bay in Pictures school competition #lovewidebay

8/11/2016

Wide Bay in Pictures school competition #lovewidebay

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has launched a Wide Bay in Pictures competition for local schools, a selection of which will be printed on canvas and put on display in his Parliament House and Electorate Offices.

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$20.5 million to continue funding for McGrath Breast Care Nurses

4/11/2016

$20.5 million to continue funding for McGrath Breast Care Nurses

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said Gympie will benefit from a McGrath Breast Care Nurse funded by the Liberal Nationals Government as part of $20.5 million in new funding to ensure ongoing support for people being treated for breast cancer.

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Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group to get a new home

2/11/2016

Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group to get a new home

After more than 18 years of fundraising, work is finally set to start on building a new home for Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said today.

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New lighting for Mary Valley Show Grounds

31/10/2016

New lighting for Mary Valley Show Grounds

The Coalition Government is helping the Mary Valley Show Society to light up at night by investing $7,459 in upgraded lighting at the Imbil Show Grounds, Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said today.

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Grants to preserve Australia’s heritage

28/10/2016

Grants to preserve Australia’s heritage

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced the Coalition Government will provide $12,585 to the Cherbourg Historical Precinct under the Community Heritage Grants Program. 

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Taking Action to Reduce Violence against Women and Children

28/10/2016

Taking Action to Reduce Violence against Women and Children

The Liberal Nationals Government is taking further action to reduce domestic violence against women and children.

Backed with $100 million in funding, the Coalition Government has now launched the Third Action Plan of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022.

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Coalition powers Gympie’s Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre expansion

26/10/2016

Coalition powers Gympie’s Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre expansion

The Federal Coalition Government has invested $10,725 in Gympie’s Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre to supply power to its new workshop and storage shed, Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, said today.

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Outdoor broadcasting boost for Noosa Community Radio

24/10/2016

Outdoor broadcasting boost for Noosa Community Radio

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, today announced Noosa Community Radio will receive $5,160 from the Coalition Government to assist with the purchase of equipment to be used for outdoor broadcasts.

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