Australians who served in the Vietnam War will be honoured at Vietnam Veterans’ Day ceremonies across Wide Bay next Thursday (August 18), Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said.

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed the reopening of the newly rebuilt $10 million Woolworths Maryborough today following the devastating floods early this year.

Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging flood-damaged sporting clubs to lodge an Expression of Interest for grants to help rebuild and better prepare for the next flooding event.

Low-interest loans and freight subsidies are now available for primary producers and small businesses in Gympie and the South Burnett, in the aftermath of the May floods that affected south-east Queensland.

Pomona’s Majestic Theatre and the Gympie Golf Club are among more than 5,000 community organisations across Australia to share in $20 million through the Liberal and Nationals Government’s 2021 Volunteer Grants round.

Community groups in Maryborough and Glenwood will share in $19,741 as Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien recognises the valuable work of Wide Bay’s volunteers.

More Murgon veterans will be able to take in the sights of the city, and enjoy well-maintained grounds closer to home, with Murgon RSL Sub-Branch to receive $27,692 in funding to support the veteran community.

Tin Can Bay Community and Men’s Shed will have room to grow, with a re-elected Coalition Government committing $15,500 for two new storage sheds.

A re-elected Coalition Government will commit $500,000 to upgrade the Noosa District Rugby Union Club’s building and amenities to include improved access for parents and people with disabilities.

A world-leading product to improve women’s health will be manufactured in Maryborough, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing $4.8 million from a
re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government for Analytica to build a new production centre.

A $4,348 grant will provide new computer equipment for Tin Can Bay Fishing Club volunteers, helping them organise training courses and events to get more people hooked on fishing.

Cooloola Coast community groups will share in grants of $26,000 as Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien confirms funding to support local volunteers and slash electricity bills.

Murgon’s Graham House Community Centre and the Queensland Dairy and Heritage Museum will receive a boost with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing funding through the Volunteer Grants Program.

Fresh fundraising opportunities are on the menu for Gympie Saloon Car Club, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien serving up a $4,500 grant to upgrade the club’s kitchen gear.

Gympie patients will have easier access to their medical appointments with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing a $13,990 grant for Gympie Medical Transport.

Two Gympie sports clubs will receive essential new equipment, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing funding today to build a stronger, more vibrant Gympie community.

An upgraded car park and course at Noosa Golf Club will create more than 40 jobs and support Noosa’s tourism and hospitality sectors, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing $1.3 million for the project today.

A reinforced concrete bridge will be built at Smith Road, Woolooga, to ensure safe and reliable access to local properties, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing a $1.4 million grant for the project.

Cherbourg residents will soon be better connected to essential services and loved ones, with $920,025 in Australian Government funding to improve telecommunications to more than 1800 homes and businesses.

A new Telstra tower will boost mobile phone reception and improve safety at Inskip Point on the Cooloola Coast, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing $794,875 towards the project.

Cherbourg Men’s Shed will provide opportunities for its members to explore woodworking and make new social connections with a $13,000 grant through the Liberal and Nationals Government’s Stronger Communities Programme.

Children and adults with disabilities will enjoy greater access to horse riding activities with a $12,500 grant to help Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Maryborough upgrade its lighting.

State-of-the-art training is now helping people prepare for employment at Endeavour Business Solutions Maryborough, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing federal funding for new technology today.

More older Australians in Wide Bay will have access to cheaper healthcare and medications under changes to the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, easing cost of living pressures for 9,600 people in Queensland – including self-funded retirees.

Thousands of people in Wide Bay will save $10 on prescription medicine, with a re-elected Liberals and Nationals Government to slash the price of medications listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS) from January 1 next year.

Cooroy and the Noosa hinterland, which were granted access to the Distribution Priority Area (DPA) classification to attract more GPs into the community, will now have access to the initiative for another year under a re-elected Coalition Government.

A new education and activity centre is “a dream come true” for Langshaw’s Hope Reins, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien officially opening the building today.

Residents of Wide Bay received a major road safety boost today with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing $1,367,000 towards three projects in Gympie and Maryborough under the 2022–23 Black Spot Program.

As we pause today (April 25) to remember the fallen, we reflect on the sacrifices made by our first Anzacs and the efforts of every service man and woman who has served in defence of our nation.

Local families and tourists will be safer when going for a swim in the beautiful waters off Rainbow Beach, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing $14,788 in grants for the Rainbow Beach Surf Life Saving Club.