Wide Bay schools, community and ex-service organisations will receive resources to help commemorate and honour the service of those who served in the Second World War, 75 years on from the war’s end.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging Wide Bay communities to apply for funding to help showcase the best of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history during this year’s NAIDOC Week.
Read moreWide Bay businesses have been offered a helping hand as they move into the recovery phase of the coronavirus crisis, with the Morrison Government extending the Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed today’s announcement by Prime Minister Scott Morrison that the JobKeeper program and the Coronavirus Supplement have been extended.
Read moreThe Morrison Government will invest $2 billion to help hundreds of thousands of Australians learn new skills and retrain into sectors with more job opportunities, in an announcement welcomed by Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien.
Read moreGympie’s Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival will be ready for lights, cameras and action next year, with Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announcing an $18,250 grant for the event.
Read moreA team of Noosa erosion busters are receiving Australian Government support for their efforts to reduce sediment volumes in Lake Cootharaba while also boosting the catchment’s soil health and farm productivity.
Read moreNoosa and Gympie families and businesses will have additional access to financial advice, as part of a $3.5 million investment by the Morrison Government to support communities affected the recent bushfire season.
Read moreFrom this week, nearly 19,000 small and family businesses in Wide Bay will pay less tax as a result of legislated tax cuts passed by the Morrison Government.
Read moreThe Cooroy and Gympie RSL sub-branches will share more than $17,600 in funding through the Morrison Government’s Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants program to help with advocacy services.
Read moreA $1.6 million cultural centre showcasing Murgon’s important prehistoric links will herald a bright future for local tourism, jobs, and the community, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said today.
Read morePeople living with quadriplegia and other disabilities will have access to competitive sport on the Sunshine Coast, some for the very first time, following a Federal Government grant for Sippy Downs club Suncoast Spinners.
Read moreWide Bay’s agricultural show societies can now apply for a share of $10 million in one-off payments from the Morrison Government to help ensure “the show goes on” in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreMaryborough Neighbourhood Centre volunteers will brew up new opportunities with Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien delivering a $4,300 grant for café equipment today.
Read moreDairy farmers across Wide Bay can now apply for grants that to help their farms become more energy-efficient and to reduce their power bills, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreLocal roads in Wide Bay will be better-maintained thanks to funding under the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s Roads to Recovery Program.
Read moreA new mobile phone base station is now improving coverage near Kilkivan, improving safety for motorists on the Wide Bay Highway and helping local households and businesses stay connected.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging Wide Bay businesses affected by COVID-19 to access free and confidential financial counselling, funded through the Australian Government.
Read moreWide Bay will remember the service and sacrifice of our Australian Defence Force personnel through two grants from the Morrison Government’s Saluting Their Service commemorative grants program, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreWide Bay communities will receive a $1.8 million boost through the Morrison Government’s Building Better Regions Fund for local projects including activity centres, hall upgrades, a cultural centre, and an art and entertainment festival, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreWorld Environment Day, Friday 5 June, is a reminder of the importance of protecting Wide Bay’s unique and pristine natural environment, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said today.
Read moreA new maintenance shed will make life more comfortable for Noosa Dolphins rugby players, with Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien officiating its opening today.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed today’s announcement of the new HomeBuilder program, which will help homeowners, boost jobs in construction and trades, and support Wide Bay’s vital timber industry.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging people to “join the Aussie-made Club” by buying local, Australian-made products, as part of a new campaign launched this week.
Read moreDemolition of the existing Orealla Crescent Bridge could start in the next few weeks.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced 22 Wide Bay sports stars will receive Australian Government Local Sporting Champions grants to help them cover the cost of participating in state and national competitions.
Read moreCouncils in Wide Bay will receive a share of $500 million in federal funding under a new Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreVeterans and community groups will be able to relax in the comfort of new furnishings at the Cooroy Memorial Hall, with a $65,000 Veteran and Community Grant announced today by Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging people to consider the benefits of vocational education and training (VET) to launch or future-proof their careers, ahead of National Careers Week 2020.
Read moreFive Noosa volunteer organisations will be supported with a share of more than $16,000 in Australian Government funding, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreMurgon Men’s Shed and Graham House will share $7500 in grants to support South Burnett volunteers, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreMaryborough volunteers will receive a boost with two local organisations sharing $8,600 from the Australian Government’s Volunteer Grants Program, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreEight Gympie region community groups will share more than $28,000 in federal funding to support local volunteers, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreAn $85,675 grant will help create a bright future for Pomona Showgrounds, with Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announcing funds for a new lighting system.
Read moreOperators of Driver Reviver locations across Wide Bay can now apply for a share of $3 million in Australian Government funding to upgrade their life-saving rest sites.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging local councils and the State Government to apply for a share of $300 million to upgrade bridges and freight roads.
Read moreDrought-affected communities across the Wide Bay-Burnett region will receive Australian Government support in their battle to control pest animals and weeds.
Read moreThe mental wellbeing of Fraser Coast students will be given a boost with the release of the Little Blue Book.
Read moreWork will begin this month on a $1 million wildlife protection project to improve fencing on the Bruce Highway between the Cooroy southern interchange and Sankeys Road.
Read moreStatement from Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O'Brien on COVIDSafe app - Privacy Amendment (Public Health Contact Information) Bill 2020
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging people to access the additional mental health and wellbeing services on offer during the COVID-19 pandemic to help them get through uncertain times.
Read moreApplications are now open for Wide Bay community groups, local councils and non-government organisations to share in $1.8 million in flexible funding grants to support recovery from last year’s devastating Queensland bushfires.
Read moreApplications are now open for youths and veterans in Maryborough, Gympie and the Cooloola Coast for the regional youth vocational education and training Commonwealth Scholarships Program.
Read moreCharities and community organisations in Wide Bay will receive immediate funding to help them continue to support local people in the wake of the coronavirus economic downturn, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreFunding is now available for innovative programs and technology to help drive road safety, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging Australians with chronic health conditions not to neglect their regular health care, but continue to consult with their usual doctors.
Read moreFederal funding is available to help native plants and invertebrate species bounce back from the recent bushfires, with the opening of applications for the $12 million second tranche of the Morrison Government’s Wildlife and Habitat Bushfire Recovery grants program.
Read moreLike most Australians, I have attended many Anzac Day services throughout my life, and this Anzac Day is so different to any other that has been before.
Read morePeople in Wratten’s Forest will have improved mobile phone coverage under Round 5 of the Coalition Government’s highly successful $380 million Mobile Black Spot Program, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreRoad maintenance in the South Burnett, Noosa and Cherbourg will receive a boost thanks to funding under the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Program.
Read moreMature-aged workers in Wide Bay can now access funded training more easily and quickly to help them find work, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreEx-service personnel in Maryborough, Gympie and the Cooloola Coast can access Australian Government funded scholarships worth up to $5,000 per year to help them re-enter the civilian workforce, under a program to be delivered by apprenticeship services agency BUSY At Work.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed the re-launch of the Australian Government’s My Skills website, which will now focus on delivering online training, increasing education options for people in regional areas.
Read moreA new $130 billion JobKeeper wage subsidy program to help keep businesses open and employees in jobs has been launched by Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Read moreMore financial assistance is now available for individuals, retirees, families, sole traders and businesses in Wide Bay with stage two of the Coalition Government’s economic assistance plan to cushion the economic impact of the coronavirus and help build a bridge to recovery.
Read moreSupport is available to small and medium-sized businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak through the Coalition Government’s business hotline.
Read moreApplications are now open for funding to upgrade bridges and freight roads under Round 5 of the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Round 7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP).
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging people to support local businesses and help keep Australians in jobs, as the Coalition Government rolls out its stimulus package.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed a $17.6 billion economic plan to keep Australians in jobs, keep businesses trading, and support households and the Australian economy as the world deals with challenges posed by the spread of coronavirus.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced more than $28,000 in Liberal and Nationals Government funding to help make Murgon a stronger, more vibrant community.
Read moreCommunity groups at Kilkivan and Goomeri will share $30,000 in Liberal and Nationals Government funding for projects to improve local amenities and the natural environment, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreAbout 900,000 Australians will see an increase to their fortnightly social security payments following the Liberal and Nationals Government’s decision to reduce deeming rates, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed the official opening of Tin Can Bay Community and Men’s Shed today, sealing the delivery of another election commitment.
Read moreTwo Noosa environmental groups will share $32,226 in Liberal and Nationals Government grants to ensure their community’s stunning natural environment is protected into the future.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced $40,000 in grants from the Liberal and Nationals Government to enrich the lives of people with disabilities in Noosa communities.
Read moreThree community organisations will help build a healthier and safer Noosa region, after receiving funding from the Liberals and Nationals Government.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is calling on local communities to showcase the best of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history during this year’s NAIDOC Week.
Read moreResidents in Maryborough received a major road safety boost today with the Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announcing $215,500 will be invested in two projects under the 2020-21 Black Spot Program.
Read moreResidents in Gympie received a major road safety boost today with Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O'Brien announcing $755,500 will be invested to upgrade Cedar Pocket Road and Gap Road at Cedar Pocket under the 2020-21 Black Spot Program.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging students in schools throughout Wide Bay to test their spelling skills by taking part in the inaugural Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging eligible community organisations to apply for funding from the Liberal and Nationals Government 2020-21 Indigenous Languages and Arts program.
Read moreA Wide Bay business is helping to protect communities from fire threats, with assistance from a $497,500 grant announced by Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien.
Read moreArts and culture organisations in Wide Bay are invited to apply for a share of more than $500,000 for arts projects at festivals and significant one-off community celebrations.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced 11 Wide Bay sports stars will receive grants of $550 to $750 to help them participate in state and national competitions.
Read moreLlew O'Brien, Federal Member for Wide Bay is calling on local students, teachers and school leaders to join a national movement to stand up to bullies.
Read moreMaryborough Rifle Range will today celebrate its official re-opening after an eight-year closure.
Read moreThe new and improved Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club is officially open, boosting local jobs and helping the Noosa community to swim, surf and socialise in safety.
Read moreApplications will open next week for a share of $10 million in funding to bring tourists back to bushfire-affected communities including Noosa, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreAssistant Minister for Road Safety, Scott Buchholz visited Roadcraft Driver Education facility in Gympie this week, alongside Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien to get the ‘101’ on defensive driving.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed a $14 million Community Recovery Package to support the mental health and resilience of Queensland communities affected by the bushfires last year, including Noosa.
Read moreDorothea Mackellar’s 1908 poem My Country reminds us of the extremes of the Australian climate, but the start to 2020 with the combined impact of the prolonged drought, and destructive bushfires spread across Australia has truly tested the mettle of our nation.
Read moreIn a demonstration of their commitment to creating a powerful community support system, the Maryborough Suicide Prevention Network will launch their 2020 action plan for mental health on Thursday, 23 January.
Read moreFour Wide Bay organisations have received grants of up to $20,000 as part of a $9 million national initiative to help businesses transition to the NDIS.
Read moreMore than $4.2 million in funding is available to help ex-service organisations deliver essential advice and advocacy for veterans, war widows, serving defence force members, and their loved ones.
Read moreWide Bay community groups can apply for grants of up to $10,000 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreThe bushfire-hit Noosa community will be able to rebuild vital infrastructure sooner with an initial and immediate $1 million grant from the Liberal and Nationals Government.
Read moreWide Bay community, sporting and service groups should lodge an expression of interest soon for an opportunity to benefit from federal funding to support their local volunteers.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed Noosa’s inclusion in a $6 million tourism recovery package after the Southern Queensland spring bush fires.
Read moreThe festive season is a time of peace and goodwill, and I would like to extend my best wishes to everyone in the Wide Bay for a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Read morePeople with disabilities and the elderly will have better access to swimming lessons at Maryborough Aquatic Centre, through the Coalition Government’s Community Swimming Grants Program.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging people in Wide Bay to have their say on how to stay safe online, with consultation opening on a proposed new Online Safety Act.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging local community, sporting and service groups to lodge an expression of interest for federal funding to support their local volunteers.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has urged Wide Bay’s drought-affected communities to act fast to benefit from the latest $200 million round of the Building Better Regions Fund.
Read moreFinal designs will be displayed this week for major works on the eagerly awaited final section of the Bruce Highway Cooroy to Curra upgrade.
Read moreLocal road maintenance in the Wide Bay electorate will receive a boost thanks to funding under the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Program.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed a new action plan to combat unwanted telephone calls by working with the telecommunications industry to stop scammers from operating over phone networks.
Read morePeople with cystic fibrosis now have access to life-changing medicines through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), saving them and their families up to $250,000 a year.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced 21 Wide Bay sports stars will receive grants of $550 to $750 to help them participate in state and national competitions.
Read moreMore Maryborough people with disabilities will be able to enjoy the physical, social and emotional benefits of horse-riding through a $68,000 Liberal and Nationals Government grant.
Read moreThe Rheinmetall NIOA Maryborough office was officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today.
Read moreA new Family Central facility offering important services to people with disabilities and their families is delivering real benefits to Noosa communities through a $71,000 Liberal and Nationals Government grant.
Read moreNew apprentices are signing up at 22 Wide Bay businesses, with the Morrison Government offering regional and rural businesses a wage subsidy to take on eligible new staff.
Read moreThe Federal Government has mobilised its Department of Human Services Mobile Service Centres Desert Rose and Golden Wattle to assist people on the ground in bushfire hit areas in Queensland and New South Wales.
Read moreGympie, Kilkivan, Maryborough and Noosa Men’s Sheds in Wide Bay will share in almost $15,000 to support men's health and wellbeing, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreIf you have ideas to improve heavy vehicle safety in Wide Bay, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien encourages you to apply for funding through the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging local organisations to apply for a share in the Driving Social Inclusion through Sport and Physical Activity grants program.
Read moreOn Monday, November 11, Australians will pause to observe Remembrance Day with a minute’s silence to remember our service men and women who have suffered and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
Read moreFarmers and landcare groups now have the opportunity to bring their clever sustainability ideas to reality, with grants of up to $50,000 under the Smart Farms Small Grants program.
Read moreFederal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt and Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien have joined forces, yet again, to slam Federal Labor’s excuses as to why the Queensland Labor Government hasn’t signed up to the Hinkler Regional Deal.
Read moreSix scholarships will be available to international and domestic students to study in Wide Bay next year, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreThe people worst-hit by the Queensland bushfires will be given an extra hand with the activation of additional support payments available in the Noosa local government area.
Read moreShow societies in Wide Bay are encouraged to apply for Australian Government Regional Agricultural Show Development Grants Program (AgShows) funding to upgrade, maintain, buy or build new showground infrastructure and attractions.
Read moreLlew O'Brien MP for Wide Bay is encouraging local preschools to apply to run the Morrison Government’s play-based program that teaches young Australians a foreign language.
Read moreWide Bay will be better prepared to manage significant animal biosecurity threats, such as African swine fever (ASF), through a new comprehensive online field guide of emergency animal diseases targeting all vets.
Read moreToday is National headspace Day, which puts the issue of young Australians’ mental health in the spotlight.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien will officially open the Maryborough RSL’s Memorial Garden murals, painted by local artist Robbyn Gergos.
Read morePoona residents and holiday-makers will now have better mobile phone coverage to make calls, browse the internet and stay in contact with family and friends.
Read moreCheaper medicine is on the way for more than 500,000 patients from today, with price reductions for common scripts and new medicines added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), in some cases saving over $100,000 per patient.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien is encouraging local community groups to apply for new swimming grants to enable or improve opportunities for people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to enjoy this great Aussie past-time.
Read moreCommunities in the South Burnett will have greater access to drought assistance, thanks to a Liberal-National Government package worth nearly $100 million
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging schools in Wide Bay to apply for up to $20,000 in funding for projects to benefit their students’ learning experience.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging female coaches, officials and administrators to develop their leadership skills with the Australian Government’s 2020 Women Leaders in Sport program.
Read moreA new series of toolkits is now available to help parents and educators improve student outcomes, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreTough new farm trespass laws will protect Australia’s farmers from the unlawful actions of animal activists, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read moreDisaster assistance has been extended to help cover the costs of fighting the fires in Noosa and the Sunshine Coast, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced this afternoon.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has announced the successful applicants from Round 1, 2019-20 of the Coalition Government’s popular Local Sporting Champions program.
Read moreFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging everyone to fly the Australian flag on Tuesday, September 3, to celebrate the flag's 118th anniversary.
Read moreA local company has won a grant from the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government worth more than three quarters of a million dollars to improve its capacity to contribute to the nation’s sovereign defence industry.
Read more9/8/2019 Grants honour Wide Bay’s military heroes Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced three Wide Bay veterans organisations will share in more than $10,000 to honour Australia’s military heroes.
Read more7/8/2019 More support for child care services in Wide Bay Local kids will get off to a brighter start, with Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announcing more than $330,000 to improve access to child care.
Read more2/8/2019 New committee to drive road safety action A new Joint Select Committee on Road Safety will delve into the Australian Government’s current and planned actions aimed at driving down road trauma.
Read more2/8/2019 Show your interest in building a Stronger Community Community and veteran service organisations, councils and sporting groups are encouraged to submit expressions of interest for Stronger Communities Programme (SCP) funding, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more23/7/2019 Action needed to protect Wide Bay’s timber industry Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien and Queensland Shadow Agriculture Minister Tony Perrett have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting Wide Bay’s timber industry, following a tour of the Hyne Timber Mill at Tuan.
Read more22/7/2019 Call for State to cut red tape on Wide Bay Motor Complex Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien and State Shadow Minister for Agriculture Tony Perrett are calling on the State Government to cut through the bureaucratic tape that has stalled a $30 million motor complex development at Maryborough.
Read more19/7/2019 Wide Bay schools invited to share in new funding Wide Bay schools could score new equipment, building projects or additional targeted support with the Australian Government providing grants up to $20,000 for projects to benefit local kids’ learning experience.
Read more16/7/2019 Cuts to deeming rates a cash boost for more than 9,000 in Wide Bay More than 9,000 people in Wide Bay will be better off after the Liberal and Nationals Government cut deeming rates, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more16/7/2019 Smooth sailing for Mary River access at Maryborough Locals and visitors to Queensland’s Fraser Coast can now enjoy safer and easier access to the Mary River following the completion of upgrades at the South Street Boat Ramp in Maryborough.
Read more12/7/2019 Wide Bay-Burnett Jobs Fair connects job seekers with employers A jobs fair in Maryborough on Wednesday 31 July 2019 will showcase a range of employment opportunities for Wide Bay job seekers.
Read more10/7/2019 DESIGN STARTS ON FLOOD PROOFING WORKS NORTH OF MARYBOROUGH Design has started on the $103 million Bruce Highway – Saltwater Creek Upgrade project, north of Maryborough.
Read more5/7/2019 Delivered: Tax relief for Wide Bay Immediate tax relief of up to $1080 each will help more than 50,000 Wide Bay low- and middle-income earners from next week, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more4/7/2019 Morrison Government moves to protect farmers Legislation to protect farmers from invasions by animal activists will be introduced today, delivering on a Morrison Government election commitment, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced.
Read more28/6/2019 Free annual health checks for personnel leaving Defence Force Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien reminds Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel who are leaving service that from next week, they will be able to book in for their free Veteran Health Check.
Read more20/6/2019 ‘PRACTICALLY PERFECT’ ARTS PROJECT BRINGS CREATIVE MAGIC TO MARYBOROUGH A creative hub celebrating the life of Mary Poppins author PL Travers has given Maryborough a new star attraction and an arts and culture focal point for Fraser Coast region.
Read more21/6/2019 Delivering $13.2 million extension to Gympie’s Cooinda Aged Care The Liberal National Government has partnered with a Gympie aged care provider to deliver a major $13.2 million extension to the Cooinda Aged Care Centre.
Read more13/6/2019 Jump on board regional leadership program Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging up-and-coming local leaders to apply for the inaugural Leadership for Our Regions program, an exciting new initiative to help drive our region’s growth.
Read more20/5/2019 Statement from Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien on his re-election THANK YOU WIDE-BAY To everyone who helped, encouraged and supported my campaign, I say a very heart felt thank you. It takes courage to put your hand up to represent an electorate, and I congratulate the other candidates on their campaigns.
Read more16/5/2019 Noosa community groups celebrate Volunteer Grant success Two Noosa organisations are among 34 community groups in Wide Bay to receive a share of almost $64,000 in grants to honour volunteers, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more15/5/2019 Six Fraser Coast community groups celebrate Volunteer Grant success Fraser Coast community groups have shared in grants totalling almost $24,700 as Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien recognises the valuable work of volunteers.
Read more14/5/2019 Mobile phone black spot funding improves safety on Wide Bay Highway A new mobile phone tower is now active at Cinnabar, improving safety for motorists on the Wide Bay Highway and providing better coverage for local residents and businesses, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more14/5/2019 Volunteer Grant success for seven Wide Bay community groups Community groups in Goomeri, Murgon, Gundiah, Gympie and Tiaro have shared in grants totalling almost $31,700, as Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien recognises the valuable work of volunteers.
Read more13/5/2019 Labor’s robbing 7,034 Wide Bay pensioners to pay for foreign aid boost Labor’s plan to increase the foreign aid budget comes at a cost to more than 7,000 Wide Bay pensioners, who are being robbed of franking credit refunds.
Read more10/5/2019 $22 million package to support our dairy farmers Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed the Morrison Government’s pledge to create a dedicated Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) “Dairy Specialist” and provide relief for energy costs for dairy farmers.
Read more10/5/2019 Llew O’Brien recognises vital work of Cooloola Coast volunteers Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is recognising the valuable work of volunteers, with more than $20,000 in grants for Cooloola Coast community groups.
Read more9/5/2019 LIBERAL AND NATIONALS GOVERNMENT INVESTING $200 MILLION FOR A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT Wide Bay’s pristine natural environment will be protected with the Liberal and Nationals Government announcing over $200 million nationally to increase recycling and reduce waste, protect Australia’s unique threatened species and restore our coasts and waterways, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said today.
Read more9/5/2019 Liberal and Nationals Government delivers cheaper and free medicine for Wide Bay residents A re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government will cut the cost of life-changing medicines for conditions such as heart disease, high cholesterol, arthritis, asthma, diabetes and cancer, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more8/5/2019 $50,000 makes a splash for Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club A re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government will provide $50,000 to deliver a new maintenance shed for Noosa Dolphins Rugby Union Club.
Read more7/5/2019 STRENGTHENING AUSTRALIA’S REGIONAL AND RURAL HEALTH SERVICES Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed the Liberal National Government’s action in strengthening the nation’s world class health system, delivering more doctors and improving access to health services across regional and rural Australia.
Read more6/5/2019 LOCAL APPRENTICES JOIN NATIONAL WAGE SUBSIDY TRIAL Nineteen Wide Bay businesses are taking on new staff through a Liberal and Nationals Government trial offering regional and rural businesses wage subsidies to take on apprentices, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more5/5/2019 MORE DROUGHT SUPPORT FOR WIDE BAY The Liberals and Nationals Government is standing by our farmers in Wide Bay affected by drought, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more3/5/2019 Better bridges to be built in Wide Bay Safer bridges are on the way to Bauple, Tiaro, Kandanga, Cooran and Kin Kin thanks to a $2.9 million investment from the Liberals and Nationals in Government, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today, together with Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack.
Read more3/5/2019 EXTRA $60 MILLION FOR APPRENTICESHIP SUBSIDIES IN REGIONAL AUSTRALIA The number of new apprentices in regional and rural areas will double with an extra $60 million in new funding for the Australian Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy trial, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more3/5/2019 New covered area and outdoor equipment for Victory College Students and staff at Victory College in Gympie will benefit from a new undercover area, animal enclosure and outdoor equipment thanks to $245,000 in funding from the Federal Government.
Read more1/5/2019 New laws to help protect our farmers A re-elected Liberal and Nationals government will introduce new legislation to make it an offence to use a carriage service, such as the internet, to disclose personal information to incite trespass on agricultural land where that could cause commercial detriment.
Read more1/5/2019 ‘Skillaroo’ Patrick represents Wide Bay at WorldSkills International Competition Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today congratulated Patrick Brennan from Gympie for his selection on the Australian Skillaroos team to compete at the WorldSkills International Competition to be held in Kazan in Russia in August
Read more24/4/2019 Anzac Day Message 2019 As we pause today to remember the fallen, I have been reflecting on why Anzac Day is so important to our nation.
Read more24/4/2019 Support for our veterans and their families The Liberal and Nationals Government will boost support for veterans and their families as part of a $63.2 million suite of initiatives to improve well-being, deliver job opportunities and secure health and housing services for the future, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more23/4/2019 $16,000 grant shines a light on Kandanga Country Club Kandanga Country Club will soon be able to offer bowling after sundown with $16,000 grant for a new flood lighting system, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien and Minister for Sport Senator Bridget McKenzie announced today.
Read more23/4/2019 Granville Hockey Club scores $181,000 grant for amenities upgrade A $181,000 grant to upgrade Granville Hockey Club will help support the community during times of crisis as well as boosting their sporting facilities, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien and Minister for Sport Senator Bridget McKenzie announced today.
Read more20/4/2019 $450,000 commitment to help build Drop-In Centre for Murgon veterans and families A re-elected Liberal & Nationals Government will provide $450,000 to deliver a Drop-In Centre for the Murgon RSL Sub-Branch.
Read more20/4/2019 $50,000 grant to help Pomona bowlers stay sun-safe Pomona bowlers will be protected from the sun’s harsh rays with a $50,000 grant to replace the Pomona Bowls Club’s shade cover, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien and Minister for Sport Senator Bridget McKenzie announced today.
Read more18/4/2019 Llew O’Brien recognises vital work of Landcare volunteers through grants Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is recognising the valuable work of Landcare volunteers in protecting Wide Bay’s environment, with more than $10,00 in grants.
Read more17/4/2019 Llew O’Brien recognises vital work of volunteers through grants in Cherbourg Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is recognising the valuable work of volunteers, with almost $14,500 in grants for Cherbourg community groups.
Read more17/4/2019 LNP investing $202,000 for Indigenous job opportunities in Wide Bay The Liberal Nationals Government is providing a $202,000 boost to Anderleigh Quarry to help up to 50 Indigenous jobseekers move into paid work, Minister for Indigenous Affairs Nigel Scullion and the Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more17/4/2019 LNP investing $390,000 for a healthier Cherbourg The Liberal Nationals will invest $390,000 into better services so that Cherbourg families can enjoy new sports and recreation programs such as netball, touch football, cricket and other sports as part of the Morrison Government’s commitment to creating healthier, happier and safer communities across Australia.
Read more15/4/2019 Marybrough’s Industry Training Hub and Scholarships to skill young people in Wide Bay for jobs of the future Wide Bay youths will have new pathways into employment with Maryborough selected as one of 10 pilot sites in a $58 million national Industry Training Hub program, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more12/4/2019 Llew O’Brien recognises vital work of volunteers through grants in Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is recognising the valuable work of volunteers, with almost $58,000 in grants for Wide Bay community groups.
Read more5/4/2019 LLEW O’BRIEN SECURES MARYBOROUGH SUGAR INDUSTRY’S FUTURE Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced $18 million to fund the construction of an off-stream water storage project at Glendorf near Maryborough.
Read more3/4/2019 2019-20 BUDGET BUILDING A STRONG AND SECURE FUTURE FOR WIDE BAY The Liberal and National Government’s 2019-20 Budget will create a stronger and more secure future for Wide Bay, by funding important local investments and boosting essential services.
Read more2/4/2019 $32 million for breast cancer scans under Medicare for Wide Bay patients The Liberal National Government will invest $32 million so breast cancer patients have life-saving scans covered under Medicare, saving patients up to $1,500 per scan, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more1/4/2019 Grants success for 18 Wide Bay sports stars Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced 18 Wide Bay sports stars will receive grants of $550 to $750 to help them participate in state, national and international competitions.
Read more29/3/2019 SAFER LOCAL ROADS SAVING LIVES IN WIDE BAY The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government will help keep drivers safe on local roads by delivering an additional $2.2 billion in road safety funding.
Read more29/3/2019 Labor’s retiree tax to cost Wide Bay seniors Labor’s retiree tax would hit the wallets of 6,900 Wide Bay seniors if Bill Shorten was elected, new Australian Taxation Office data shows.
Read more29/3/2019 Delivering better access to doctors in regional areas People in rural communities will have improved access to doctors and shorter waiting times after the Liberal and Nationals Government announced a $62.2 million investment to fast track the National Rural Generalist Pathway program.
Read more29/3/2019 $20,000 grant to boost Murgon Town Hall amenities A $20,000 grant from Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien will kit out Murgon Town Hall with new furniture including a mobile audio-visual projector and screen.
Read more29/3/2019 New fundraising opportunities for Wide Bay Men’s Sheds Men’s and Community Sheds in Wide Bay will have new fundraising opportunities when the Liberal National Government introduces a new law that will allow tax-deductible donations to the Sheds.
Read more28/3/2019 Llew O’Brien kicks a goal for Noosa Tigers with $192,195 grant Wet weather won’t stop Noosa Tigers Australian Football Club any more, with Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announcing a $192,195 grant to improve drainage at the Club’s oval.
Read more28/3/2019 Llew O’Brien delivers $3 million for Cherbourg to Murgon footpath The Liberal Nationals Government has today announced up to $3 million for a footpath connecting the communities of Cherbourg to Murgon for pedestrians and cyclists.
Read more28/3/2019 Llew O’Brien announces $40,000 for upgrade to Sherwood Hall A $40,000 grant announced by Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien will help revamp Avenues Lifestyle’s Sherwood Hall, making it a safer, more accessible place for people with disabilities in the Gympie region.
Read more28/3/2019 What a catch! Tin Can Bay Fishing Club reels in a whopper grant The Tin Can Bay Fishing Club has reeled in a $40,000 grant from Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien for upgrades to their facilities.
Read more27/3/2019 $71,000 grant helps Sunshine Butterflies soar A new “Family Central” facility for people with disabilities is a step closer to reality, after Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien delivered a $71,000 grant to Noosa’s Sunshine Butterflies.
Read more27/3/2019 Lighting the way for Tewantin Noosa Cricket with $500,000 grant A $500,000 grant for a new lighting system will create bright opportunities for Tewantin Noosa Cricket Club, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more26/3/2019 $68,000 grant helps Maryborough Riding for the Disabled weather the heat Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has ridden to the aid of Maryborough Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), with a $68,000 grant to build a new covered area.
Read more26/3/2019 Llew O’Brien hits a $140,000 home run for Maryborough softball Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has hit a home run for Maryborough Softball Association with a $140,000 grant for new lighting
Read more26/3/2019 Maryborough Rifle Range sold to Fraser Coast Regional Council Today the Assistant Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon David Fawcett, along with the Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien MP announced that Defence has entered into a contract with the Fraser Coast Regional Council for the sale of the Maryborough Rifle Range through […]
Read more25/3/2019 Llew O’Brien welcomes inquiry into Defence Force superannuation Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed today’s announcement that an independent inquiry is to be established into the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits (DFRDB) superannuation scheme.
Read more22/3/2019 Mobile phone black spot funding improves safety on Fraser Island Tourists and residents on Fraser Island will enjoy improved safety and convenience, with two new mobile phone base stations to provide service to the eastern side of the island for the first time, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more21/3/2019 Llew delivers $50,000 breath of fresh air for Maryborough military museum Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum will be a cooler, even more inviting place for visitors to honour our Anzac history, after Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced $50,000 for air-conditioning and a solar system.
Read more21/3/2019 Llew O’Brien rolls out $20,000 for Independent Riders Workshops Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is delivering $20,000 for security, equipment and laptops at Independent Riders Workshop in Maryborough to help disengaged youths.
Read more20/3/2019 LLEW O’BRIEN DELIVERS $28.5 MILLION FOR MARYBOROUGH A high-tech export-focused manufacturing plant will soon be coming to Maryborough, Queensland, after Rheinmetall Nioa Munitions Pty Ltd received Federal Liberal and Nationals’ Government funding through the Regional Growth Fund.
Read more20/3/2019 23,500 Wide Bay aged pensioners to receive payment boost More than 23,500 aged pensioners in Wide Bay will receive an increase to their payment rates from 20 March 2019, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more18/3/2019 $24,620 for six Men’s Sheds in Wide Bay Six Men’s Sheds in Wide Bay will receive a share in $24,620 for improvements and community activities, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more18/3/2019 Act fast to register interest in solar funding for Wide Bay community groups Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien reminds local community groups that expressions of interest are closing on Friday (March 22) for solar project grants.
Read more18/3/2019 $646,600 to help Wide Bay graziers protect Great Barrier Reef Wide Bay graziers will be able to help protect the Great Barrier Reef, after Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien confirmed $646,500 in funding from the Great Barrier Reef Foundation for gully restoration and land management education.
Read more15/3/2019 Llew O’Brien secures $1.5 million for new Maryborough headspace service Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced a new headspace service for Maryborough, providing teenagers and young adults with access to free or low cost youth mental health services close to home.
Read more15/3/2019 Act fast for a share in $150,000 environment grants Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien reminds community groups they have until March 25 to apply for a share of $150,000 funding to help protect our environment.
Read more13/3/2019 521 new aged care beds for Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has announced allocations have been approved for an extra 521 new aged care beds in Noosa, Maryborough, Gympie and Murgon.
Read more11/3/2019 Mary Valley secrets to be revealed with tourism grant The hidden gem of Mary Valley is about to be revealed to the world, with Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announcing $19,191 in federal funding for a new tourism marketing strategy.
Read more8/3/2019 Federal grant puts spotlight on Gympie Showgrounds A $92,414 grant heralds a bright new future for Gympie Showgrounds, with Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announcing funds for a new lighting system.
Read more8/3/2019 Federal grant to help tap new tourism markets on Cooloola Coast “Voluntourism” will be the word on everyone’s lips in Tin Can Bay, with Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announcing a $20,000 grant for Cooloola Coastcare Association to develop a tourism strategy.
Read more8/3/2019 Free access to glucose monitoring extended for diabetics in Wide Bay When Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien met young Sydney Ziebell last year, he promised to remember the Murgon boy and others with juvenile diabetes, and to support funding for research to find a cure.
Read more7/3/2019 Funding helps plan for Maryborough Showground’s future success A new strategic plan will outline growth opportunities for Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park, with help from a $15,000 grant from the Liberal National Government, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more6/3/2019 Grants to highlight Noosa on tourism map Noosa will be highlighted on the world map, with tourism operators to benefit from training and industry events funded by the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s Building Better Regions Fund.
Read more6/3/2019 Solar funding to help slash power bills for Wide Bay community groups Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is seeking expressions of interest from local community groups for funding to reduce their power bills with small-scale solar energy generation and storage projects.
Read more5/3/2019 Bruce Highway bridge naming honours early settler The bridge over Tandur Road on the Bruce Highway, south of Gympie, has been named the Thomas Powell Bridge in recognition of a pioneering settler.
Read more5/3/2019 $150,000 for a cleaner, greener Wide Bay Whether their mission is protecting the Mary River’s unique bum-breathing turtles, eradicating weeds, or planting a tree, Wide Bay community groups will be able to share in $150,000 to help protect our environment, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more5/3/2019 Record funding to help reduce domestic violence in Wide Bay Combating violence against women and children in Wide Bay remains one of the Liberal Nationals Government’s top priorities, as part of its plan to keep Australians safe.
Read more4/3/2019 $2.5 million grant to revitalise Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has secured a $2.5 million grant to re-invent the Sunshine Beach Surf Lifesaving Club building, boosting jobs and helping locals swim, surf and socialise in safety.
Read more26/2/2019 New dedicated Medicare item for heart health checks in Wide Bay Wide Bay residents at risk of heart disease will receive timely and appropriate medical advice with the creation of a new Medicare item for heart health checks, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more25/2/2019 CCTV cameras deliver a safer community in Cherbourg Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has today announced the Liberal Nationals Government is delivering $987,000 for CCTV cameras to boost community safety in Cherbourg.
Read more22/2/2019 CCTV to keep volunteers and shoppers safe at Vinnies Gympie A much loved Gympie charity shop will be protected with a new CCTV system and duress alarm, thanks to a Safer Communities grant announced by Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien.
Read more22/2/2019 Gympie to receive Medicare-eligible MRI licence Patients in Gympie and throughout Wide Bay will now be able to access lifesaving scans for cancer, stroke, heart and other medical conditions, with Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announcing a new MRI licence for Gympie Radiology
Read more19/2/2019 Free flu vaccines for Aboriginal children and $12 million boost to immunisation Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging Wide Bay parents to get the facts about immunisation, with an extra $12 million announced to boost a national vaccine education campaign.
Read more19/2/2019 Better deal for local retirees as Liberal National income reforms pass Parliament Older Australians in Wide Bay will have a better deal in retirement, with new laws that have passed the Parliament, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said today.
Read more18/2/2019 Llew O’Brien commends Woolworths on end of dollar milk Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed the end of the Woolworths dollar milk pricing, with Queensland Dairyfarmers Organisation saying it’s the end of the milk war.
Read more12/2/2019 $26 million for perinatal mental health A new $26 million Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing Program will support the mental health of expectant and new parents in Wide Bay and across Australia, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more12/2/2019 $662 million boost in record funding to strengthen aged care Wide Bay seniors will have improved access to aged care, with an additional $662 million for essential aged care services around Australia including 10,000 home care packages nationally, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more7/2/2019 Wide Bay residents encouraged to claim $110 million in Medicare rebates Wide Bay residents could land themselves a financial windfall, by doing one simple thing to claim their cash from the Federal Government, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more6/2/2019 $426,300 grant to upgrade facilities for Maryborough hockey players Maryborough and District Hockey Association will enjoy improved facilities, with a $426,300 local sporting infrastructure grant announced by Member for Wide Bay Llew Brien today.
Read more1/2/2019 Support to kick-start businesses in Wide Bay – Burnett region Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business people in the Wide Bay- Burnett region can now receive practical assistance and support through a new local Entrepreneurship Facilitator.
Read more31/1/2019 Feedback: Better flood resistance for Bruce Highway at Tiaro Community feedback is being sought to improve flood immunity, safety and efficiency on the Bruce Highway at Tiaro.
Read more31/1/2019 Wide Bay’s schools encouraged to take action against bullying Llew O’Brien, Federal Member for Wide Bay, is encouraging teachers and school leaders throughout the electorate to take action against bullying.
Read more28/2/2019 Liberal Nationals Government helps secure Little Haven’s future Gympie’s much loved Little Haven Palliative Care has secured funding from the Liberal Nationals Government, enabling it to continue to extend its highly regarded service in the community.
Read more24/1/2019 Grants help 3 Tin Can Bay organisations build a stronger community Three community organisations in Tin Can Bay will help build a stronger and safer community, after receiving more than $21,000 in Stronger Communities Programme funding, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today said today.
Read more23/1/2019 Hastings Street CCTV upgrade goes live The installation of new CCTV cameras along Hastings Street has been completed, expanding the security camera coverage to now include the bus interchange at Noosa Heads.
Read more23/1/2019 Noosa Hinterland celebrates opening of two new bridges Two new bridge structures were officially opened in the Noosa Hinterland today, delivering safer and faster travel around the popular tourist area.
Read more22/1/2019 Immediate financial assistance available now for farming households and communities Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging drought affected farming families and employees in the South Burnett to access assistance through the Liberal Nationals Government’s $30 million Drought Community Support Initiative.
Read more18/1/2019 Funding spreads sunshine for disability support service Sunshine Butterflies will receive a $17,295 grant through Round 4 of the Stronger Communities Programme to continue brightening the lives of people with disabilities, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more17/1/2019 Design underway for Bruce Highway safety upgrade north of Glenwood Detailed design is underway for upgrades to the Bruce Highway near Gootchie, in the growing area north of Glenwood, Queensland.
Read more17/1/2019 $478,950 grant helps GravityFit bounce into worldwide success A Peregian Beach company is set to reshape the sports performance industry and help astronauts maintain musculoskeletal health, with help from a $478,950 Accelerating Commercialisation grant.
Read more16/1/2019 Strengthening mental health services and job security in Wide Bay The Liberal National Government will provide a record $1.45 billion for community mental health services and change the funding model to ensure security for both jobs and services.
Read more15/1/2019 Have your say on the mandatory dairy code Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging people to have their say on the draft mandatory dairy code of conduct, which has been released for public comment following a series of consultations in all eight dairy regions last year.
Read more11/1/2019 Work starts on Bruce Highway upgrade at Chatsworth The New Year brings more safety upgrades on the Bruce Highway, with roadworks now under way on a 4.7-kilometre stretch of highway at Chatsworth, north of Gympie.
Read more8/1/2019 Wide Bay tourism industry continues to boom Strong domestic and international traveller numbers are providing a boost to the Wide Bay economy, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said today.
Read more8/1/2019 More scholarships for regional students in Wide Bay Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging local students to apply for new Government-funded scholarships to study a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) course.
Read more8/1/2019 Australians set to benefit from new physical activity grants Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging local sporting clubs and physical activity providers to apply for funding from a national $28.9 million program aimed at getting Australians more active.
Read more17/12/2018 Additional aged care packages for Wide Bay Seniors Senior Australians in Wide Bay will receive more support from a half-billion dollar aged care funding boost by the Liberal Nationals Government.
Read more21/12/2018 NDIS rolls out across Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Gympie Queenslanders living in the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Gympie Local Government Areas will join more than 208,000 Australians already participating in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) from 1 January 2019.
Read more17/12/2018 Security and safety for Tin Can Bay Fishing Club The Tin Can Bay Fishing Club will enjoy better security and safety at their premises after a successful submission to Round 4 of the Stronger Communities Programme, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more13/12/2018 Opportunity for small businesses in Wide Bay to go digital Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed the Liberal National Government’s announcement giving Australia’s small businesses an opportunity to be part of a nationwide mentoring program to transform their business by improving their digital capability.
Read more13/12/2018 South Burnett hide processing business beefed up Jobs opportunities in Queensland’s South Burnett region have been beefed up thanks to an upgrade of the Teys Australia Murgon cattle hide processing facility.
Read more12/12/2018 $1.25 billion boost to health services improves care in Wide Bay A guaranteed $1.25 billion boost to health services will improve the health and care of patients in Wide Bay, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more12/12/2018 Take a snapshot of our Places of Pride Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging local organisations to ensure Wide Bay’s servicemen and women are remembered long into the future, by adding their war memorials to the Australian War Memorial initiative Places of Pride.
Read more6/12/2018 Wide Bay’s sporting champions recognised by Llew O’Brien Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has announced the latest round of successful applicants from the Coalition Government’s popular Local Sporting Champions program.
Read more5/12/2018 $17,718 grant delivers for Maryborough’s Foodbasket A new food transport truck will help Maryborough’s Foodbasket deliver groceries to more than 2300 people in need, with help from a $17,718 grant through Round 4 of the Stronger Communities Programme.
Read more5/12/2018 Stronger Communities grant helps Noosa charity power on Vinnies Noosaville will be able to slash its electricity costs with a new solar system, thanks to a $7,777 grant through Round 4 of the Stronger Communities Programme announced by Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today.
Read more5/12/2018 Stronger Communities funding to help save lives Peregian Beach will be safer with a $11,351 Stronger Communities Programme grant to help life savers race to the rescue of people in danger.
Read more5/12/2018 $17,720 grant to recognise Maryborough’s military aviation history Australia’s military history will be remembered with a $17,720 Stronger Communities Programme grant to help develop a museum complex at Maryborough Airport.
Read more5/12/2018 Hope Reins in Stronger Community grant success Gympie not-for-profit Hope Reins will build a new hay shed and water tanks with a $17,720 grant from Round 4 of the Stronger Communities Programme, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more5/12/2018 Australian Heritage Grants round now open Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging local organisations to apply for funding to help protect, conserve and raise awareness of Australia’s national heritage.
Read more3 December 2018 Coalition delivers greater choice for Wide Bay families Wide Bay families now have greater choice over their work-life balance with the Liberal Nationals Government making parental leave pay more flexible.
Read more1 December 2018 New cancer fighting medications listed on PBS Australians fighting cancer will have access to five new medications being listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from today.
Read more27 November 2018 $100 million to support type 1 diabetes in Wide Bay Children, pregnant women and more adults with type 1 diabetes in Wide Bay will save up to $7000 a year and enjoy improved well-being, with the Liberal Nationals Government’s announcement it will expand free access to glucose monitoring devices.
Read more27 November 2018 Wide Bay kids say bonjour to language learning Wide Bay’s youngest learners will say bonjour, hola or konnichiwa to learning foreign languages, with an expansion to the Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program.
Read more26 November 2018 Government offers support for Wide Bay grandparents Wide Bay grandparents who are primary carers for their grandchildren can receive financial and other support through the Liberal Nationals Government’s Grandparent Adviser program.
Read more18 November 2018 Entrepreneurial spirit burns for a better BurnettLocal businesses had reason to celebrate at the South Burnett Business Builders Networking event tonight, where the Building a Better Burnett business plan was officially launched.
Read more15 November 2018 Funding for farmers and innovators in Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging local landholders and community groups to apply for funding in Round 2 of the Federal Government’s Smart Farms Small Grants program.
Read more14 November 2018 Riding for the Disabled wins Stronger Community grant funding Riding for the Disabled Association Inc (RDA) Maryborough will be able to upgrade their facilities with a safe and level riding surface in the proposed indoor arena with a grant of $17,720 from Round 4 of the Stronger Communities Programme, Member for Wide […]
Read more14 November 2018 A Digger’s Memorial for Tewantin The Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub-Branch will commemorate the enduring legacy of Diggers and their families in a new memorial, with a grant of $5,000 from Round 4 of the Stronger Communities Programme, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, announced today.
Read more8 November 2018 Federal funds light the way for the Tin Can Bay RSL Sub-Branch Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced that the Tin Can Bay RSL Sub-Branch will receive a grant of $4,000 to upgrade to the Tin Can Bay RSL & Citizens’ Memorial Hall, under Round 4 of the Stronger […]
Read more8 November 2018 Noosa Coast Guard wins Stronger Community grant funding The Noosa Coast Guard will be able to purchase fire-fighting equipment and upgrade their training facilities after a successful submission to Round 4 of the Stronger Communities Programme, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, announced today.
Read more6 November 2018 Dairy code consultations coming to Gympie Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging local farmers and stakeholders to take part in the discussion that will help improve contracts between farmers and processors.
Read more6 November 2018 Commemorating Remembrance Day 2018On Sunday, 11 November 2018, Australia will mark a significant milestone in its military history, commemorating the centenary of the Armistice that ended the fighting in the First World War.
Read more2 November 2018 Stronger Communities grant provides better access in Murgon Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced a $4,800 grant from the Liberal Nationals Government’s Stronger Communities Programme, for the South Burnett First Aid Volunteers to improve access to the Murgon Training Centre.
Read more2 November 2018 Wide Bay’s lung cancer and cholesterol patients to benefit from new PBS listingsFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has welcomed the Liberal Nationals Government’s announcement of two major new listings on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
Read more1 November 2018 One-stop-shop for financial complaints opens for businessWide Bay consumers and small business will be spared the expense and inconvenience associated with taking financial complaints to court, with the Liberal Nationals Government’s Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) open for business from Thursday 1 November 2018, Llew O’Brien, Federal Member for Wide Bay said […]
Read more1 November 2018 Young Apprentices and Small Business to benefit from Bush Wage subsidy trialFederal 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.
Read more1 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.
Read more26 October 2018 Gympie Chamber of Commerce to boost business networkingNew 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.
Read more26 October 2018 Age Pension Guide 2018 now availableEach year, in September and March, the Age Pension payment rates are increased and other details affecting the Age Pension are updated.
Read more19 October 2018 Coalition’s Regional Growth Fund to deliver jobs for MaryboroughMaryborough is set to take on a new strategic defence industry role through a project that will diversify the region’s economy and create jobs.
Read more16 October 2018 Delivering tax relief for small and medium-sized businesses in Wide BayNew 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.
Read more16 October 2018 Help for farmers to access the FHAIt 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.
Read more16 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.
Read more15 October 2018 Support for headspace boosts youth mental health in Wide BayMental 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 […]
Read more12 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.
Read more12 October 2018 CARERS WEEK 2018At the start of Carers Week 2018 Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said it’s important to acknowledge and thank all carers for the work they do looking after others.
Read more11 October 2018 GYMPIE FEELS THE RUSH THANKS TO CULTURAL FESTIVALGympie residents will celebrate the region’s art and creative culture this week with the 2018 Rush Festival kicking off today. Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said the Liberal and Nationals Government is pleased to support the exciting initiative under its $641 million Building Better […]
Read more10 October 2018 Veteran and Community grant for Tin Can Bay RSLAs part of the Australian Government’s Veteran and Community Grants (V&CG) program, funding of more than $45,000 will be provided to the Tin Can Bay RSL in support to upgrading its facilities including external shade areas for members’ use.
Read more10 October 2018 Military history, commemoration and education thrives in MaryboroughMaryborough residents’ keen interest in military history, commemoration and education will be on show today with Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Darren Chester visiting the Gallipoli to Armistice Military Trail, and the Maryborough Special School.
Read more10 October 2018 Extra support for farmers in Gympie Farm Household Allowance information session: Where: Gympie Service Centre, 27 O’Connell St, Gympie When: Saturday 13 October 2018 Time: 10am to 12pm Centrelink’s Gympie Service Centre is opening its doors on Saturday, 13 October, to provide additional support to farmers in the severely drought-affected region.
Read more9 October 2018 LNP secures future of Cherbourg Aboriginal radio serviceCherbourg and the entire South Burnett region can once again enjoy listening to their favourite local Indigenous broadcasting service following collapse of the service under the previous provider.
Read more5 October 2018 Scholarships for regional students in Wide Bay 2018Applications are now open for the Coalition Government’s $24 million Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships program for students to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) courses.
Read more27 September 2018 Applications now open for Round 3 of the Building Better Regions Fund Communities in Wide Bay are invited to apply for a share in $200 million under Round 3 of the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).
Read more25 September 2018 New meningococcal vaccine to support teenagers in Wide Bay The Coalition Government will invest $52 million to protect Australian teenagers against meningococcal disease, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said today.
Read more24 September 2018 Tourism Noosa appoints CEO Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today welcomed the appointment of Steve McPharlin as CEO of Tourism Noosa and said he brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and contacts into the new role.
Read more24 September 2018 Coalition Government to boost bulk-billed MRI machines The Liberal Nationals Government is set to roll out 20 MRI machines, improving access and treatment for people requiring scans, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said today.
Read more17 September 2018 Schools’ Remembrance Day mailout arrives in Wide BayFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has confirmed that local schools across the electorate will soon receive their annual educational kits in preparation for Remembrance Day, with this year marking the centenary of the First World War Armistice.
Read more17 September 2018 Wide Bay aged care services invited to share in $40m boost Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien is encouraging aged care service providers to apply for one-off grants, of up to $500,000 for infrastructure extensions to improve their operations.
Read more17 September 2018 Communities to nominate local mobile phone blackspotsThe Coalition Government has re-opened the Mobile Black Spot Program’s Database of Reported Black Spot Locations for new nominations from state and local governments, and Federal Members of Parliament.
Read more13 September 2018 $106 million boost to support older residents in Wide Bay with better careThe Coalition Government will significantly boost support for older Australians with an injection of $106 million to support better facilities, better care and better standards in aged care.
Read more12 September 2018 2018 ANZAC DAY SCHOOLS’ AWARDS COMPETITION WINNERFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien MP, is pleased to announce that the Maryborough Special School has won the Best Local History Research award in this year’s Anzac Day Schools’ Awards for their project commemorating the service and sacrifice of our veterans over the past […]
Read more4 September 2018 Take time to protect against suicideBusiness leaders in the Gympie community are stepping up to access new training to protect their staff and workplaces from suicide.
Read more31 August 2018 Coondoo Creek Bridge to be replaced & Waddell Road upgraded through Coalition Government grantsThe Cooloola Coast economy and local motorists are set to benefit from a $5 million commitment to reconstruct the Coondoo Creek Bridge, which is being funded under Round 6 of the Liberal and Nationals’ Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and […]
Read more31 August 2018 Grants to commemorate Centenary of ArmisticeFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced more than $48,000 will be provided by the Coalition Government to organisations in Wide Bay to develop their projects in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of the First World War.
Read more30 August 2018 Minister hears from Wide Bay dairy farmersMinister for Agriculture David Littleproud heard from South East Queensland’s dairy producers today on his visit to the region. Minister Littleproud and Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien sat down with producers at a roundtable in Gympie to listen to concerns and consider a way forward.
Read more29 August 2018 New opportunities for Noosa small businessA new regional capacity-building framework and digital tool were launched today in a bid to support economic growth in the Noosa Council area.
Read more28 August 2018 Launch of headspace GympieThis Tuesday, the Gympie community will gather to celebrate the official opening of the newest service tackling youth-specific mental health and early intervention services.
Read more21 August 2018 Coalition grants boost advocacy services to veteransFederal 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.
Read more20 August 2018 Further assistance for farmers in droughtFarmers 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.
Read more20 August 2018 Queensland to benefit from major Defence projectThe 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.
Read more16 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.
Read more14 August 2018 Round 3 of the Safer Communities Fund applications now openFederal 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.
Read more13 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.
Read more10 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.
Read more8 August 2018 Immediate Relief for Farming Families takes Drought Relief to $576 millionFarming families across the Wide Bay will receive immediate additional financial support to help them and their communities during drought.
Read more8 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.
Read more7 August 2018 LOCAL BUSINESSES PROVE ENTREPRENEURIAL WORTHThe northern end of the Sunshine Coast has proven itself as Queensland’s entrepreneurial capital if the latest round of Accelerating Commercialisation funding is anything to go by.
Read more7 August 2018 LNP MPs sleep rough in Canberra to support St Vinnies Sunshine CoastLNP Federal Members of Parliament from the Sunshine Coast, Andrew Wallace, Ted O’Brien and Llew O’Brien, together with Nambour based Senator James McGrath, are joining the 2018 Vinnies Community Sleepout, by sleeping rough in a cold courtyard at Parliament House, Canberra.
Read more3 August 2018 Local projects deliver Stronger Communities in Wide BayFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is calling for project proposals for funding from Round 4 of the Federal Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Programme (SCP).
Read more2 August 2018 Investment in sport infrastructure to build stronger communitiesLlew O’Brien, Federal Member for Wide Bay, is encouraging local sporting groups to apply for funding for a national $29.7million program aimed at upgrading community sport infrastructure.
Read more27 July 2018 Dob in a Dealer Campaign for Wide BayFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien MP has welcomed a further $1 million funding commitment by the Coalition Government to continue the national Dob in a Dealer campaign run by Crime Stoppers Australia, benefitting communities across Wide Bay.
Read more27 July 2018 National action on endometriosis to help thousands of Australian womenThe Coalition Government has released Australia’s first National Action Plan for Endometriosis, investing a further $1.2 million to improve the quality of life of patients through better treatment, diagnosis, and aiming to find a cure.
Read more25 July 2018 Lights on for busy Tinana IntersectionNew traffic signals have been switched on at the Gympie and Iindah roads intersection, in Tinana, on the Bruce Highway. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said the project would significantly improve safety and efficiency amid growing traffic volumes at the Wide […]
Read more24 July 2018 NAB’s Leadership on Farm Management Deposits a boost for farmers Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has welcomed news that the nation’s largest agri-lender, the National Australia Bank, will allow farmers to offset their Farm Management Deposits against their loans.
Read more21 July 2018 New WW1 war memorial opens in Maryborough Stage 2 of the Fraser Coast Military Trail has opened in Maryborough, Queensland The Gallipoli to Armistice Memorial depicts the Allied landing at Gallipoli in 1915 The Coalition Government invested $900,000 in the project The Fraser Coast Military Trail is a step closer to completion […]
Read more16 July 2018 Tenders called for more safety works north of Gympie on the Bruce HighwayA major safety upgrade of a 4.7-kilometre stretch of the Bruce Highway at Chatsworth, north of Gympie, is one step closer after tenders were recently called to deliver the upgrade.
Read more16 July 2018 Funding Builds Better Regions in NoosaNoosa is set to benefit from Stage 3 of the Rufous Street Masterplan Digital Hub at Peregian Beach, with the Coalition Government investing $2,550,179 in Noosa Council’s $5,100,358 project, through the Building Better Regions Fund – Infrastructure Projects stream.
Read more12 July 2018 Funding Builds Better Regions in MaryboroughMaryborough is set to benefit from an upgrade to the South Street Boat Ramp near the Lamington Bridge, with the Liberal Nationals Government contributing $390,328 to the Fraser Coast Regional Council’s $780,655 project, through the Building Better Regions Fund – Infrastructure Projects stream.
Read more9 July 2018 $59,000 investment for Cherbourg’s Barambah PotteryThe Coalition Government is providing a $59,000 grant to Cherbourg Historical Precinct Group Inc to re-open Barambah Pottery in Cherbourg, as part of its $115 million Indigenous Entrepreneurs Package election commitment.
Read more4 July 2018 Coalition Government’s support for NAIDOC celebrations in Wide BayThe Coalition Government’s support for the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture has continued through funding for NAIDOC Week celebrations in the Wide Bay electorate with a variety of events, including sporting events, cultural showcases and school activities.
Read more4 July 2018 Regional boost for Maryborough and Cooroy under Building Better Regions FundA new Veterans Community Initiatives Strategy, operated at Maryborough by the Fraser Coast Regional Council, and the 2019 Australian Body Art Festival at Cooroy hosted by the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce, will receive a boost following the announcement of two successful projects […]
Read more3 July 2018 Regions a priority as record Aged Care offering opens The Coalition Government’s 2018-19 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) opened yesterday with a 35% increase over the previous year’s offering, as a result of the Coalition’s $5 billion budget boost to aged care.
Read more28 June 2018 Early payment of Financial Assistance Grants good news for Wide Bay communities Wide Bay to share in early payment of $1.2 billion for 2017-18 Program enables councils to spend their grant according to local priorities Councils in the Wide Bay electorate will be able to start work on crucial new projects following […]
Read more28 June 2018 Funding for Seniors’ independent living in Wide Bay More than $57 million will be provided to local organisations to help older Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast residents live independently at home for longer.
Read more26 June 2018 Works Start on new Noosa crossing – Mary River Road Bridge Construction is getting underway on the new Mary River Road Bridge at Cooroy in central Queensland, which is set to improve safety and future-proof access to Cooroy for decades to come.
Read more26 June 2018 Sporting Schools extends its reach to get children more active in Wide Bay Applications close this week for the Coalitions $200 million Sporting Schools program and Llew O’Brien, Federal Member for Wide Bay, is encouraging all local schools in the electorate of Wide Bay to apply.
Read more25 June 2018 Wide Bay Burnett selected for Regional Employment Trials Program The Wide Bay Burnett is one of 10 regions across the country set to benefit from a new Coalition Government employment trial. The $18.4 million Regional Employment Trials Program will enable local organisations, who understand the issues on the ground, to design solutions […]
Read more18 June 2018 Wide Bay schools to take part in languages program Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has welcomed the Coalition Government’s announcement to expand its successful Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program into more schools in Wide Bay. “I encourage all preschools and schools to join the ELLA program to give […]
Read more12 June 2018 Wide Bay’s Community Survey 2018 – return date extended to 20 July With around 100 surveys being returned each day and more than 1500 people already participating both online and on the survey form, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has extended the due date until 20 July.
Read more11 June 2018 New Mobile Phone Black Spot round announced to extend network coverage Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to extend the mobile phone network to blackspot areas.
Read more1 June 2018 Time running out for Wide Bay families to switch to new child care system Families in Wide Bay are advised to make the switch to the Turnbull-McCormack Government’s new child care and early learning system, or they risk missing out on the new subsidies.
Read more31 May 2018 Government announces Federal Court reforms Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has welcomed the announcement of the Coalition Government’s reforms in the federal court system which will help families save time and costs in family law disputes
Read more31 May 2018 Supporting Regional Students Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has welcomed the Coalition Government’s $53.9 million commitment to increase the number of regional students who are eligible for Youth Allowance.
Read more30 May 2018 Start ups in Wide Bay get a boost from Government Regional incubators in Wide Bay will be given additional help to apply for the Incubator Support initiative.
Read more30 May 2018 Tackling the scourge of ice in Wide Bay The Coalition Government is delivering on our strategy to tackle the scourge of ice in local communities, with a Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) being established in Maryborough.
Read more24 May 2018 Delivering Safer Communities in Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien MP announced today that the Coalition Government will provide $155,920 for CCTV Security Technologies for the Hastings Street precinct in Noosa.
Read more23 May 2018 Funding Applications open for Veterans’ Health Week 2018 Veterans’ Health Week is a great initiative encouraging health and wellbeing in the veteran and ex-service community and this year’s theme is Nutrition.
Read more17 May 2018 Llew O’Brien calls for funding freeze to be lifted for USC Fraser Coast Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has called on the Australian Government to lift the freeze on federally funded places at the Fraser Coast campus of the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
Read more16 May 2018 Coalition Government delivers a record $5 billion Budget boost in Aged Care FundingFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has welcomed the investment in aged care that was announced in the Liberal Nationals Government’s Budget last week, which has delivered the biggest reforms for aged care in years.
Read more14 May 2018 A Stronger Rural Health Strategy for Wide Bay The Coalition Government has announced a strong Rural Health Strategy which is a transformational package to strengthen health service delivery and training across Australia, with an investment of $550 million to deliver around 3000 additional doctors, more than 3,000 additional nurses and hundreds of […]
Read more14 May 2018 More Funding for School Chaplains to boost Student Wellbeing The Coalition Government has announced its ongoing support of the National School Chaplaincy Programme, which provides vital pastoral care services to thousands of students and school communities across Australia.
Read more9 May 2018 Budget 2018 delivers for Wide Bay The Turnbull-McCormack Government’s 2018 Budget delivers on the Liberal Nationals plan to build a stronger economy to benefit all Australians, Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said.
Read more8 May 2018 Lifeline funding boost to support mental health The Coalition Government will provide $33.8 million to Lifeline to significantly boost their telephone crisis service and help those with mental health issues in Wide Bay.
Read more4 May 2018 Backing Wide Bay’s Craft Brewers and DistillersCraft brewers and distillers will no longer pay additional tax, allowing them to compete on fairer terms with large beverage companies. “This is terrific news for the many craft brewers in my electorate of Wide Bay who will benefit from the Coalition Government’s continued support for […]
Read more4 May 2018 Age Pension Guide now available An updated Age Pension Guide explaining the terms and conditions that apply to the Age Pension has been released by the Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien. “The Age Pension rules can be complicated and confusing, so this Guide is produced to ensure Wide Bay pensioners […]
Read more3 May 2018 NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2018 Federal Member for Wide Bay, Co Chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Road Safety, and Queensland Chair of the Black Spot Road Program Llew O’Brien, today said National Road Safety Week, from 30 April to 6 May 2018 reminds everyone to drive safely on the road. In […]
Read more2 May 2018 Another Medicare record for patients in Wide Bay The latest Medicare data from July 2017 to March 2018 shows Australian patients have set a new record for the highest GP bulk-billing rate ever achieved, in this period. Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien confirmed the number of services bulk-billed for patients […]
Read more30 April 2018 Wide Bay families to benefit from added early learning supportFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has welcomed new funding from the Coalition Government for families to access more support in early childhood education and care.
Read more23 April 2018 Liberal-National Government commits $800 million to build Section D – Cooroy to Curra The Federal Government will commit $800 million towards the construction phase of the Cooroy to Curra–Section D project, delivering safer and less congested roads for the people of Queensland. The Federal Government will commit $800 million towards the construction phase […]
Read moreANZAC DAY MESSAGE 2018 Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today encouraged everyone in Wide Bay to pause and reflect on Anzac Day, to honour the service and sacrifice of all Australian men and women who have served in the defence of our country. “Anzac Day is a special day to pay tribute to […]
Read more19 April 2018 2018 influenza vaccines now available in Wide BayResidents in the Wide Bay electorate who are most at risk of getting sick during this year’s flu season can now access a free influenza vaccine under the Federal Government’s National Immunisation Program.
Read more19 April 2018 Government announces telecommunications Consumer Safeguards ReviewFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has welcomed the release of the Turnbull-McCormack Government’s terms of reference for a review into consumer safeguards in the telecommunications sector. The review will be undertaken in three parts which will ensure access to an effective complaints handling and redress scheme, […]
Read more18 April 2018 Powerful new reforms to ensure safe, quality aged care for older residents of Wide BaySeniors in Wide Bay communities and their families will benefit from significant aged care quality reforms, announced by the Turnbull-McCormack Government. The reforms are in response to the recommendations of the independent Carnell-Paterson Review ordered by the Government after the […]
Read more16 April 2018 Location announced for new Gympie headspace servicesYoung people in Gympie and surrounding areas will soon get improved access to youth-specific mental health support with the location now selected for the new headspace service. The service, to open its doors in early July, will be operated by United Synergies and will be located in […]
Read more12 April 2018 Make the switch to new child care and early learning system With the Coalition Government’s new child care and early learning system set to kick off in less than three months, it‘s time for Wide Bay families to “make the switch” to the overhauled system which starts on 2 July. Federal Member for […]
Read more7 April 2018 Going along for the ride at Kilkivan’s Great Horse Ride Festival Locals and equestrian fans are celebrating the new extended five day Kilkivan Great Horse Ride Festival at Kilkivan. Minister for Regional Development, Territories and Local Government John McVeigh said the festival was extended from three days to five days thanks to a […]
Read more6 April 2018 Major mobile coverage boost for Wide Bay The Coalition Government has committed $220 million to the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) to extend and improve mobile coverage and competition across Australia and has today announced that all 125 identified priority black spot locations will receive improved mobile coverage
Read more6 April 2018 Better Health at the Noosa Men’s Shed The Noosa Men’s Shed has been awarded a grant of $3,880 from the Coalition Government to expand their activities under the Government’s National Shed Development Programme.
Read more6 April 2018 Llew O’Brien congratulates Gympie’s Little Haven Palliative Care for Recognition in PC inquiry report The high quality service that is delivered by Gympie’s Little Haven Palliative Care has been recognized in the Productivity Commission Inquiry report – Introducing Competition and Informed User Choice into Human Services: Reforms to Human Services.
Read more29 March 2018 Major safety improvements for Bruce Highway north of Tiaro Completion of a $16.55 million upgrade of a six-kilometre section of the Bruce Highway north of Tiaro has improved safety. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said the project involved building dedicated turning lanes and a new northbound overtaking […]
Read more28 March 2018 Regional Growth Fund can support Wide Bay’s big ideas Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging businesses, local councils and eligible state agencies to turn their big ideas for Wide Bay into Initial Applications for funding under the Coalition Government’s Regional Growth Fund.
Read more28 March 2018 Show your support for a safer Bruce Highway – Sign the petition for Section D today Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien is asking local residents to sign an e-petition launched today by Gympie Times Editor, Shelley Strachan, to secure construction funding for the Bruce Highway Cooroy to Curra Section D […]
Read more27 March 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.
Read more26 March 2018 STEM program sets Preschoolers up for jobs of the future Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has announced Australian Government funding to boost science and maths skills for pre-schoolers.
Read more23 March 2018 Investing in our Communities Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has announced Australian Government funding for an innovative program which will provide invaluable assistance to the South Burnett community.
Read more22 March 2018 Tackling Homelessness in Wide Bay Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said today young people at risk of homelessness would receive greater support through increased Australian Government funding.
Read moreRecord Medicare bulk billing rate a win for patients in Wide Bay More Wide Bay patients are seeing their doctor without paying a cent, with the bulk-billing rate increasing to a record 86.4 per cent in the first half of the 2017–18 financial year. In Wide Bay, that means 442,875 doctor appointments were bulk-billed, Federal Member […]
Read moreRegional Queensland to benefit from Land 400 Project Hundreds of new jobs will be created in Queensland with the Coalition Government’s announcement of Rheinmetall as the selected supplier for the Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle project worth over $5 billion in acquisition. Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien and Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt welcomed […]
Read more09/03/2018 Bruce Highway Section C delivers upgrade south of Gympie Upgrade delivers 10.5 kilometres of four-lane highway between Traveston and Woondum Milestone follows opening to traffic in November 2017 and arrives well ahead of schedule Project part of the 10-year Bruce Highway Upgrade Program WORK is now complete on the Bruce Highway – Cooroy to Curra […]
Read more09/03/2018 Grants open to celebrate 2018 NAIDOC Week in Wide Bay Coalition Government investing $1.4 million for local communities to celebrate 2018 NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC Week celebrations will run from 8 – 15 July 2018, guided by the theme ‘Because of her, we can!’ to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Grant applications open […]
Read more08/03/2018 Funding package to deliver jobs boost for Wide Bay Successful projects announced for Wide Bay electorate under the Regional Jobs and Investment Packages $220 million initiative to stimulate job creation and investment in regional Australia Six projects, totalling $14.6 million, will be delivered across Wide Bay electorate
Read more07/03/2018 Record Medicare bulk billing rate a win for patients in Wide Bay More Wide Bay patients are seeing their doctor without paying a cent, with the bulk-billing rate increasing to a record 86.4 per cent in the first half of the 2017–18 financial year.
Read more07/03/2018 $725,000 funding for World Heritage-listed wonder Fraser Island World Heritage-listed Fraser Island will share in $47.4 million in Coalition Government funding to protect and preserve this iconic part of Australia, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more02/03/2018 Wide Bay encouraged to ‘Think Big’ – New Regional Growth Fund Now Open Regional Growth Fund is now open for initial applications Program will provide grants for major projects valued over $20 million Initial Applications close on 27 April 2018
Read more28/02/2018 1,214 Wide Bay residents move off welfare and into work More than 1,200 people in Wide Bay, including many long-term unemployed welfare recipients, have gained a job through the Coalition Government’s successful wage subsidy program since 2015.
Read more28/02/2018 Community groups in Wide Bay encouraged to get their green thumbs ready Wide Bay community, land care, environment and other natural resource management groups can now apply for funding to help restore Wide Bay’s unique natural environment, under the Coalition Government’s $5 million Environment Small Grants opportunity.
Read more27/02/2018 Ground-breaking flu vaccines to protect seniors in Wide Bay If you are aged 65 or over, you are eligible for two new ground-breaking and potentially life-saving flu vaccines free of charge, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more27/02/2018 Wide Bay residents urged to have their say on Aged Care Workforce strategy Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging people to contribute to a new Aged Care workforce strategy, by participating in an online survey.
Read more26/02/2018 Llew O’Brien welcomes election of Michael McCormack as Leader of the Nationals and Deputy Prime Minister Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed the election of Michael McCormack as Leader of the Nationals and Deputy Prime Minister.
Read more23/02/2018 Statement on Barnaby Joyce Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien paid tribute to work of former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Barnaby Joyce:
Read more22/02/2018 New food labels make it easy to show Aussie pride Mandatory Country of Origin food labelling standards to come into effect on July 1, 2018 Labelling system shows percentage of Australian-produced content in food An online tool and support services to assist business with the transition
Read more19/02/2018 Coalition Government delivers a one-stop shop for financial complaints Consumers and small businesses in Wide Bay will have access to free, fast and binding dispute resolution after legislation was passed to establish the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said.
Read more15/02/2018 $6,078 grant helps Noosa Library Service bring National Science Week to Wide Bay Noosa Library Service will bring the excitement and discovery of National Science Week to Wide Bay, after receiving $6,078 from the Australian Government for their project, Showcasing Science.
Read more13/02/2018 Coalition delivers improved mobile phone coverage in Wide Bay Windera mobile phone users will enjoy improved coverage with a new mobile base station switched on today, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced.
Read more12/02/2018 More support to cut smoking and save lives in Wide Bay Wide Bay residents who smoke will have more support to quit, with record new funding for Australia’s first four-year Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) program.
Read more09/02/2018 Wide Bay Aged Care: Priorities and Opportunities The continuing delivery and potential expansion of flexible, quality aged care services promises increasing opportunities for Wide Bay, says Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt.
Read more6/02/2018 Quad-strain meningococcal vaccine available to infants in Wide Bay A quad-strain vaccine will be added to the National Immunisation Program (NIP) to help protect our youngest children in Wide Bay from the devastating consequences of meningococcal.
Read more05/02/2018 $2.19 million preschool funding boost for Wide Bay kids More than 1700 Wide Bay children will benefit from a more than $400 million preschool funding boost announced by the Coalition Government, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more2/2/2018 Wide Bay residents urged to embrace My Health Record for simpler, safer care Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging people, especially seniors and “grey nomads”, to register online for My Health Record, for secure, safer health care.
Read more30/01/2018 Two new overtaking lanes for Bruce Highway at Tinana Detailed design is underway for a $13.32 million project to build new overtaking lanes on the Bruce Highway at Tinana.
Read more23/1/2018 Wide Bay seniors urged to take five-question test for a healthier future Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging residents aged 65 and over to take a five-question online test that could help them maintain their independence and improve their health.
Read more22/01/2018 New service helps young children in Gympie and Cooloola Coast Local families will benefit from a new $120,000 service providing multidisciplinary early intervention to young children in Gympie who are at risk of falling behind in their development.
Read more19/01/2018 Deal sealed for Cooloola-Noosa road upgrade Funding approved for sealing a 1.9 kilometre section of Counter Road (Cooloola to Noosa) Upgrade to improve access for local industry and tourists to the region Works expected to start mid 2018 and be complete by late 2018
Read more18/01/2018 Applications open for Local Drug Action Teams in Wide Bay The Coalition Government is continuing to take action to combat the scourge of ice and other illicit drugs with more Local Drug Action Teams set to roll out across Australia.
Read more12/01/2018 Stronger Communities funding builds a safer, brighter Noosa region Noosa communities will be safer and enjoy greater support after three local organisations received almost $30,000 in funding through round three of the Stronger Communities Programme, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more15/01/2018 Coalition Government delivers boost for lifesaving clubs in Wide Bay Wide Bay beaches and waterways will become safer, with each lifesaving club in the electorate set to receive a $5000 boost from the Coalition Government to help reduce drownings and near-deaths.
Read more11/01/2018 $110 million additional investment in child and youth mental health The Coalition Government is providing an additional $110 million to expand mental health programs for young Australians, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said today.
Read more22/12/2017 Wide Bay students get a head start in STEM Applications are now open for a new program to make access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) easier for Wide Bay students.
Read more22/12/2017 Roads to Recovery funds $2.7 million upgrades in Maryborough, Gympie and Noosa Upgrade works will start soon on roads in Maryborough, Gympie and Noosa thanks to $2.7 million in Coalition Government funding, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more19/12/2017 Stronger Communities grant puts the “bop” back into Bauple Band Hall A $13,637 Stronger Communities Programme grant will help put the “bop” back into Bauple, by upgrading the community’s Band Hall.
Read more19/12/2017 Stronger Communities grant has Goomeri and District Show Society cooking with gas Goomeri and District Show Society will be able to turn up the heat for community events, with a $16,362 grant to upgrade the kitchen and bar at Goomeri Showgrounds.
Read more14/12/2017 Bruce Highway to get smart with Intelligent Transport System Infrastructure Funding announced for transport technology system on Bruce Highway New system includes CCTV cameras, electronic signage and flood warning systems Project will reduce crashes, delays and improve flood immunity
Read more12/12/2017 Stronger Communities grant to help Wide Bay Motor Complex accelerate growth Wide Bay Motor Complex near Maryborough will be able to fit out its new shed and purchase equipment to maintain its grounds after receiving $16,362 through round three of the Stronger Communities Programme, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more13/12/2017 South Burnett a better place thanks to Stronger Communities grants Three Murgon community organisations will share in more than $26,000 for valuable projects in the South Burnett with funding through round three of the Stronger Communities Programme, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more11/12/2017 Support small business and shop local this Christmas Shhh, don’t tell Santa – Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is backing small Wide Bay businesses this Christmas, and he encourages you to do the same by shopping local.
Read more6/12/2017 Stronger Communities grant to help Little Haven Palliative Care Little Haven Palliative Care in Gympie will be able to upgrade its patient lounge and meeting room after receiving $14,980 funding through round three of the Stronger Communities Programme, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more6/12/2017 Dreamtime delegates visit Wide Bay during business events showcase The natural beauty of Wide Bay is on display this week as Dreamtime delegates from India visit Fraser Island and Noosa, while Brisbane hosts Tourism Australia’s signature business events showcase, Dreamtime.
Read more4/12/2017 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.
Read more4/12/2017 Get in quick, grants backing smart farms in Wide Bay closing soon Farmers, fishers, community and industry groups in Wide Bay need to be quick if they want to submit an application for the first round of the $50 million Smart Farms Small Grants – applications close at 2pm AEDT on 7 December.
Read more1/12/2017 Medicare is stronger than ever and patients in Wide Bay are benefiting A record 86.3 per cent of patients in Wide Bay were bulk-billed when visiting their GPs during the September quarter, showing more people than ever before are benefiting from the Coalition Government’s commitment to Medicare, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said.
Read more30/11/2017 Vale Clarrie Millar, former Member for Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’brien and former Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Warren Truss were both saddened to hear of the passing of former Federal Member for Wide Bay Clarrie Millar.
Read more29/11/2017 Llew O’Brien welcomes Banking Royal Commission Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has welcomed the Coalition Government’s commitment to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the banking, insurance, superannuation finance and wealth management industry.
Read more29/11/2017 Older Persons Advocacy Network: A strong voice for Wide Bay Seniors in need Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien says a new, free support network is now available to stand up for the rights of older people in need in Wide Bay.
Read more24/11/2017 Delivering faster payments for Wide Bay small businesses Wide Bay small businesses providing goods and services to Government will have their invoices paid faster following an announcement by the Coalition Government today.
Read more22/11/2017 New round opens to fix mobile black spots in Wide Bay Mobile phone reception is set to improve at Poona and part of the Wide Bay Highway, with the commencement of the Coalition Government’s Priority Locations Round of the Mobile Black Spot Program, Minister for Communications, Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield and Federal Member […]
Read more17/11/2017 Traffic signals to be installed at busy Tinana intersection Work underway to install traffic signals at Gympie Road-Iindah Road intersection Upgrade will improve safety for motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and nearby school Works funded as part of the $38 million Tinana Interchange upgrade
Read more16/11/2017 Trade boost for horticulture in Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed a new agreement between Australia and China for market access for fruits including citrus and grapes.
Read more15/11/2017 Using technology to drive better outcomes for Fraser Coast The Fraser Coast region has been awarded a $152,500 Australian Government technology grant to help deliver better outcomes for the community.
Read more8/11/2017 Round Two of Building Better Regions Fund now open Applications now open for funding under the Building Better Regions Fund Round Two Two streams available: Infrastructure Projects and Community Investments Applications close on 19 December 2017
Read more6/11/2017 Additional disaster assistance for Fraser Coast The Fraser Coast will receive additional disaster assistance funding to help the council repair damage from severe weather that swept through the region in October, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said today.
Read more6/11/2017 State support for Llew’s call to fund Cooroy to Curra Section D welcomed Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today said the Queensland Government’s 20 per cent funding commitment to the Cooroy to Curra Section D project supports his call for the four lane highway upgrade to proceed as soon as possible.
Read more3/11/2017 More music and less noise for Murgon New sound proof curtains at PCYC youth club to draw more entertainment Curtains improve sound inside the community hall and reduce noise for its neighbors The Coalition Government invested $19,307 to fully fund this project
Read more3/11/2017 Vehicles now using new section of Bruce Highway Major traffic switch on the Bruce Highway between Gympie and Caboolture Upgrade to improve flood immunity and road safety on 10.5-kilometre stretch Full Cooroy to Curra – Section C upgrade on track for early 2018 completion
Read more2/11/2017 Stronger Communities grant helps keep Cooloola Coast Medical Transport on the road A Wide Bay patient transport service will continue to safely carry clients to out-of-town medical appointments, after receiving funding through round three of the Stronger Communities Programme, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more1/11/2017 Noosa National Park upgraded coastal track open for summer season Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, and State Member for Noosa Glen Elmes, today said the $800,000 Federal and State funded upgraded Noosa National Park coastal walking track will provide new recreational opportunities for locals and visitors to the Park in time for […]
Read more17/10/2017 $16,362 grant for new Kilkivan Men’s Shed A new Men’s Shed will bring the Kilkivan community together after the project received a $16,362 grant through round three of the Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Programme, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more14/10/2017 New funding for Men’s Sheds at Pomona, Kilkivan and Murgon Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced new Coalition Government funding for Men’s Sheds at Pomona, Kilkivan and Murgon to enable them to assist men in their communities.
Read more14/10/2017 Coalition Government’s PaTH assists 173 young people from Wide Bay off welfare and into work The Coalition Government’s Youth Bonus Wage subsidy component of the Youth Jobs PaTH program has assisted 173 long-term unemployed young people from Wide Bay move from welfare into work.
Read more14/10/2017 New vaccine to benefit the health of young people in Wide Bay The Coalition Government is providing young people in Wide Bay with free access to the new Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine from the start of 2018 to protect against more strains of HPV infection.
Read more14/10/2017 Providing affordable access to new treatment for leukaemia and lymphoma Leukaemia and lymphoma patients in Wide Bay will soon benefit from affordable access to a new medicine, through a Coalition Government Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) drug subsidy.
Read more14/10/2017 Closing date extended for Wide Bay Armistice Centenary Grants Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has extended the closing date for expressions of interest for the Coalition Government’s Armistice Centenary Grants to 3 November 2017.
Read more14/10/2017 Wide Bay residents to benefit from major private health insurance reforms Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said the Coalition Government has announced a wide ranging package of reforms to make private health insurance simpler and more affordable for people in Wide Bay.
Read more14/10/2017 Wide Bay schools given Remembrance Day education kits Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said local schools will receive an educational kit in preparation for Remembrance Day on 11 November.
Read more14/10/2017 Wide Bay preschools encouraged to offer language learning in 2018 Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, is encouraging local preschools to introduce their preschoolers to a new language in 2018.
Read more13/10/2017 New Noosaville Post Office officially opens Australia Post and Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today officially opened a new state-of-the-art Post Office in Noosaville.
Read more11/10/2017 New tourism campaign to attract youth to Wide Bay Tourism Australia has launched a new youth campaign, ‘Aussie News Today,’ to attract more young people to the Wide Bay region.
Read more10/10/2017 Age Pension Guide now available An Age Pension Guide explaining the terms and conditions that apply to the Age Pension has been released by the Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien.
Read more9/10/2017 Pensioner Concession Cards reinstated for 828 Wide Bay former part-pensioners More than 800 former part-pensioners in Wide Bay will have their Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) reinstated from today.
Read more1/10/2017 Men’s Shed builds up the Murgon community The Murgon Men’s Shed has completed construction of a second shed. The extension will give shed members additional work and meeting space. The Coalition Government invested $25,000 toward the upgrade. The members of Murgon’s Men’s Shed will have more space to work after the newly completed extension […]
Read more28/9/2017 Safer Communities Fund now open for applications Grant applications for round two of the Coalition Government’s Safer Communities Fund programme will open on Friday 29 September, Minister for Justice Michael Keenan and Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more27/9/2017 Funding for Mary Valley Growers Co-operative to bear fruit The Mary Valley Growers Co-operative has been awarded a $34,000 Australian Government grant to establish more efficient business systems to get local horticulture produce to even more customers across the Mary Valley, Noosa, Gympie and the wider Sunshine Coast.
Read more27/9/2017 Queenslanders continue to farm smarter under $134 million national program Queensland farmers will soon share in $134 million for a landmark new Smart Farms program under phase 2 of the Coalition Government’s $1 billion National Landcare Program.
Read more27/9/2017 Caring for the land comes naturally to Gympie and South Burnett farmers Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister, Luke Hartsuyker, and Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, today visited two Landcare champions in the South Burnett and Mary Valley, to see how sustainable agriculture and farm management projects are achieving results on the ground.
Read more27/9/2017 Country of Origin labelling a boost for Nestlé’s Gympie coffee factory Nestlé Australia is one of the growing number of companies rolling out Australia’s new Country of Origin Labelling (CoOL) early, making it easier for consumers to buy locally made products.
Read more22/9/2017 Final touches complete on a safer, smoother Tinana Interchange A roads project that will help drive the growing Wide Bay region well into the future is complete, with the last works finished on the $38 million Tinana Interchange upgrade.
Read more22/9/2017 Building Better Regions Fund boosts community and business events in Wide Bay Fund supports key community projects in regional and remote communities Six projects in Wide Bay will share in more than $200,000 to hold community events and business forums
Read more20/9/2017 Festivals Australia applications open Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging regional artists, arts workers and organisations local organisations to apply for Festivals Australia funding.
Read more20/9/2017 Domestic tourists bring $2 billion boost More Australians than ever before are choosing to visit the Sunshine Coast, including Noosa and Peregian Beach in the Wide Bay electorate – and the 3.4 million tourists have spent a whopping $2.06 billion, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more19/9/2017 Armistice Centenary Grants available for Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien is encouraging ex-service organisations and community groups to submit expressions of interest for funding for local commemorative projects to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War in 2018.
Read more15/9/2017 New classrooms and hospitality centre for Victory College Students at Victory College in Gympie will cook up new career paths with a new Hospitality Centre and classrooms, thanks to funding from the Coalition Government announced today by Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham and Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien.
Read more14/9/2017 Three bridge upgrades for Noosa Three new bridge projects will be delivered in the Wide Bay electorate following the announcement of successful projects under round three of the Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Program.
Read more11/9/2017 NBN roll-out now complete in Glenwood Next-generation NBN fixed wireless tower goes live in Glenwood West 380 premises can now connect to high speed broadband Fixed wireless has highest customer satisfaction rating on the NBN Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien and Minister for Regional Communications Fiona Nash have welcomed the activation of a […]
Read more4/9/2017 Wide Bay pre-schoolers get a head start in STEM Pre-schoolers in Maryborough will be amongst the first in Australia to be introduced to science, technology, mathematics and engineering (STEM) through a new series of fun, play-based apps.
Read more1/9/2017 Available now – The School Leavers’ Guide for 2017 Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has released a School Leavers’ Guide, packed with useful information to help Year 12 students prepare for life after school.
Read more1/9/2017 Peregian Beach surf lifesaver clubhouse upgrade opens in time for summer Surf lifesavers big winners with the upgraded facilities on Peregian Beach Refurbishment includes equipment storage area, training rooms and a new deck The Coalition Government invested $20,000 towards the project Sunshine Coast community, residents and beachgoers today celebrated the opening of the newly […]
Read more18/08/2017 Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien encouraged the Wide Bay to honour the service and sacrifice of the Australians who served in Vietnam War as the country marks Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the Battle of Long Tan on August 18.
Read more13/08/2017 New campaign encourages parents to ‘Get the Facts about Immunisation’ Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging parents to ‘Get the Facts about Immunisation’, as part of a new campaign to improve the vaccination rates of Wide Bay children.
Read more11/08/2017 Safer Bruce Highway at Tinana as interchange opens to traffic $38 million project officially open, improving safety and traffic flow through the area Minor completion works to continue over coming weeks, with reduced speed limits in place An estimated 118 direct jobs supported over the life of the project
Read more11/08/2017 nbn switched on to 2500 Noosa premises Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today said more than 2500 premises in the Noosa area would be able to access to faster and more reliable nbn internet access from next week.
Read more4/08/2017 Upper Mary Street Revitalisation Project receives $1.5 million from Coalition’s Building Better Regions Fund Gympie’s CBD will get fresh lease on life with $1.5 million in funding won for the Upper Mary Street Precinct Revitalisation Project, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien announced today.
Read more26/07/2017 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.
Read more13/07/2017 $45.25 million to strengthen community harmony Community organisations in Wide Bay can now apply for a share of $45.25 million in Australian Government funding for projects to help build inclusive and resilient communities.
Read more12/07/2017 First Home Super Saver Scheme Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, today encouraged first home buyers to take advantage of the Coalition Government’s First Home Super Saver Scheme, which came into effect on 1 July.
Read more10/07/2017 Grants available for Supporting Younger Veterans Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today encouraged community and ex-service organisations to apply for grants for projects that deliver sustainable services for younger veterans.
Read more6/07/2017 Lights, cameras and funding for Gympie film festival Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien and Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield, Minister for the Arts, have announced funding for Gympie’s Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival through the Regional Arts Fund.
Read more4/07/2017 Llew O’Brien calls for EOIs for Stronger Communities Programme Round 3 Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is calling for expressions of interest for funding from Round 3 of the Federal Coalition Government’s Stronger Communities Programme (SCP).
Read more4/07/2017 Seasonal Work Incentives offer fresh approach for Wide Bay The Coalition Government’s Seasonal Work Incentives Trial offers a range of incentives for unemployed people to undertake seasonal horticultural work to help them gain experience and improve their skills.
Read more3/07/2017 Night-time asphalt works in the Fraser Coast area Night-time asphalt resurfacing works will start this week at various locations in the Fraser Coast area.
Read more29/06/2017 $1.84 million grants help Wide Bay businesses bring new products to market Three Wide Bay businesses have been offered a $1.84 million kickstart from the Australian Government to help them expand into new markets.
Read more29/06/2017 Celebrating First Australians this NAIDOC Week Next week is NAIDOC week – an opportunity for all Australians to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Read more29/06/2017 Roll out the shed carpet! Men’s gathering space opens in Noosa Noosa residents have marked the official opening of the Noosa Men’s Shed – Long Shed project today The project will improve health outcomes in the region by providing a dedicated gathering space for skills and information sharing The Coalition Government invested $47,030 in […]
Read more27/06/2017 Revitalised conference centre opens in Gympie Major improvements align with Gympie’s regional hub status Bar, restaurant, meeting rooms and elevator upgraded The Coalition Government invested $548,250 through the National Stronger Regions Fund The Gympie Pavilion Conference and Events Centre was officially re-opened today following a $1.25 million refurbishment to improve conference facilities.
Read more23/06/2017 Boost to drug and alcohol withdrawal support services for Indigenous clients A new drug and alcohol rehabilitation program will help Indigenous clients in Maryborough and Bundaberg overcome substance abuse, after receiving $600,000 in funding from the Australian Government.
Read more21/06/2017 Nominations open for the 2017 National Disability Awards Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging individuals, workplaces, and service providers who have improved the lives of Australians with disability, to nominate for the 2017 National Disability Awards.
Read more21/06/2017 One-off $75 energy rebate for 37,947 Wide Bay pensioners Almost 38,000 people in Wide Bay are amongst 3.8 million people nationally to benefit from a one-off payment of up to $75 to help with energy costs.
Read more21/06/2017 97 Wide Bay youths on the right PaTH with local businesses Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said 97 local young people from the Wide Bay electorate who had been dependent on welfare have now successfully gained work through the Coalition Government’s innovative PaTH (Prepare-Trial-Hire) program.
Read more21/06/2017 Up to $100k grants open for community tree planting projects Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien encourages local community groups, organisations and individuals to start their own tree planting projects by applying for grants under Grant Round Three of the 20 Million Trees Program.
Read more15/06/2017 Cenotaph upgrade to salute their service Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced Rainbow Beach RSL Sub-branch would receive Government funding to upgrade the concrete and tile area at the Rainbow Beach Cenotaph.
Read more07/06/2017 Gympie to receive new headspace youth mental health services A new headspace youth mental health service will be established at Gympie in Queensland to help support the mental health of young people in this region.
Read more07/06/2017 ‘Name our icebreaker’ competition extended for Wide Bay students Can you come up with a better name than Icebreaker McIceface?
Read more07/06/2017 Restored Tait-Duke Community Cottage opens – ‘The cottage the community built’ Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today attended the opening of the Tait-Duke Community Cottage in Tewantin.
Read more01/06/2017 Local Drug Action Team applications now open Wide Bay organisations are encouraged to join the fight against drugs, with the second round of applications now open for the Coalition Government’s Local Drug Action Team program.
Read more26 May 2017 Coalition Government funds 200 new residential aged care places in Wide Bay Cooinda Aged Care Centre, Gympie set to receive $5 million capital grant Older residents of Wide Bay will benefit from $13.1 million in recurrent funding to create 200 new residential aged care places in Maryborough, Tin Can Bay, and Gympie, […]
Read more25/05/2017 Milestones to be celebrated in Wide Bay during Reconciliation Week Wide Bay residents are being encouraged to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1967 referendum and the 25th anniversary of the Mabo High Court decision as part of National Reconciliation Week activities.
Read more25/05/2017 Wide Bay Burnett Regional Jobs and Investment Packages open for applications 31 May Wide Bay Burnett Local Investment Plan approved. Grant round opens 31 May. Funding for local infrastructure, business innovation and skills and training.
Read more25/05/2017 Final bridge deck units in place for Cooroy to Curra – Section C Section C of the Cooroy to Curra Bruce Highway upgrade is shaping up quickly, with work underway on the final two bridges being built as part of the project.
Read more21/05/2017 New funding for Tin Can Bay Men’s Shed The Tin Can Bay Community & Men’s Shed is off to an even better start, with confirmation of Federal Member for Wide Bay’s $68,000 election commitment, plus an extra $8,000 from the Coalition Government for the shed’s internal fit out.
Read more19/05/2017 Regions 2030: Unlocking Opportunity in Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said the Coalition Government’s commitment to people living in regional communities is outlined in a new policy document, Regions 2030: Unlocking Opportunity.
Read more19/05/2017 Llew O’Brien joins Sunshine Coast St Vinnies Community Sleepout Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has confirmed he is going to participate in the Sunshine Coast St Vinnies Community Sleepout, on Thursday 29 June at Maroochydore Surf Club.
Read more19/05/2017 Wide Bay in Pictures competition winners announced Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced the winners of his Wide Bay in Pictures competition.
Read more15/05/2017 $11.2 million upgrade for Bruce Hwy and Wide Bay Hwy intersection Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, and Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Senator Matt Canavan, have welcomed the Federal Government’s Budget commitment of $11.2 million to upgrade the intersection of the Bruce and Wide Bay highways at Bells Bridge.
Read more12/05/2017 Additional $15 million to support farm businesses in QLD An additional $15 million in Coalition Government funding for Drought Assistance Concessional Loans is now available for Queensland farm businesses to 30 June 2017. $50 million has now been allocated to Queensland for Drought Assistance Concessional Loans since the Farm Business Concessional Loans Scheme opened […]
Read more11/05/2017 Parliamentary Friends of Road Safety Statement This week marks the commencement of two very important initiatives; National Road Safety Week and the fourth UN Global Road Safety week.
Read more10/05/2017 Back to basics budget based on fairness, security and opportunity Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, said the 2017 Coalition Government Budget is based on principles of fairness, security and opportunity.
Read more05/05/2017 Quality Schools funding estimator for Wide Bay A new funding estimator is available to help parents, teachers, principals and school communities see exactly how they stand to benefit from the Coalition Government’s new $18.6 billion needs-based Quality Schools plan.
Read more05/05/2017 Yay for Section A! Another section of Cooroy to Curra upgrade now open The $490 million Cooroy to Curra Section A upgrade is completed and already easing congestion for all motorists travelling that section of the Bruce Highway.
Read more04/05/2017 Tinana Interchange project reaches major milestone The Tinana interchange near Maryborough will reach a key milestone this week, with the installation of concrete girders underway for the new two-span overpass.
Read more02/06/2017 $318 million Gonski funding boost one step closer for Wide Bay schools An additional $318 million for Wide Bay schools is one step closer after the Coalition Government’s Gonski needs-based funding plan passed the House of Representatives.
Read more1/05/2017 Grants for Wide Bay volunteer community groups Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced that 40 community groups in Wide Bay will share in more than $160,000 to support the work of almost 1,200 volunteers.
Read more24/04/2017 LLEW O’BRIEN, ANZAC DAY MESSAGE, 2017 Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today encouraged everyone in Wide Bay to pause and reflect on Anzac Day, to honour the service and sacrifice of all Australian men and women who have served in the defence of our country.
Read more24/04/2017 Bruce Highway safety works continue north of Tiaro $18.36 million upgrade to the Bruce Highway north of Tiaro to improve safety and traffic flow Works to include new and extended overtaking lanes, a widened median, and new turning lanes at intersections, with upgrades scheduled to be completed by late 2017 Safety works on the Bruce […]
Read more13/04/2017 Stay safe on the roads and have a happy Easter Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging people to plan ahead for safety while travelling on the roads this Easter.
Read more05/04/2017 Llew O’Brien calls for urgent road safety review at Gunalda MEMBER for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has called for an urgent and immediate safety review of entrances and exits at the new Gunalda United Service Station on the Bruce Highway.
Read more03/04/2017 Wide Bay’s sporting champions recognised by Llew O’Brien Wide Bay has many young people with great sporting abilities, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said today.
Read more03/04/2017 Improved access to education for regional and remote students Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today said regional, rural and remote students will have better access to education opportunities through new Coalition Government initiatives.
Read more28/03/2017 Wide Bay residents encouraged to apply for NAIDOC funding Applications for funding are now open for organisations in the Wide Bay to celebrate NAIDOC Week with events that celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Indigenous Australians.
Read more28/03/2017 Government grant boosts Wide Bay commemorative project Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has congratulated the Kilkivan RSL Sub-branch on its successful application for funding under the Australian Government Saluting Their Service program.
Read more24/03/2017 Child care cost relief for families Families across the Wide Bay will soon benefit from more affordable, accessible and flexible child care after the biggest reforms to child care and early learning in 40 years passed the Australian Parliament on Thursday night.
Read more24/03/2017 Help for Wide Bay youth to get job-ready Wide Bay youth are set to boost their employment chances through the introduction of Employability Skills Training to the region.
Read more16/03/2017 Round Three of the Bridges Renewal Programme now open Wide Bay councils can get help from the Federal Government to repair local bridges, with a new round of funding under the $360 million Bridges Renewal Programme opening tomorrow (Friday, March 17).
Read more15/03/2017 Justin Bieber in good company as visitor numbers soar at Sunshine and Fraser Coasts Justin Bieber might be the latest celebrity to visit the Sunshine Coast – but Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien can confirm the pop idol is treading a well-worn path, with international visitor numbers rising 16% to 291,000 people.
Read more13/03/2017 More Commonwealth Home Support services for Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced that an extra $800,925 will be made available under the Coalition Government’s Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) to fund in home care services for older people.
Read more09/03/2017 Innovative approaches help more young Wide Bay people into work Young people across the region will be given a helping hand to get into work after Impact Community Services was successful in its application to deliver the second round of Empowering YOUth Initiatives, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has announced.
Read more08/03/2017 International Women’s Day 2017 – Helping Wide Bay Women get into work With March 8 marking International Women’s Day, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed the expansion of an employment partnership helping women get into work.
Read more07/03/2017 Bells Bridge enters superfast broadband era Superfast broadband has arrived in Bells Bridge as the nbn makes services available to more than 140 homes and businesses. Residents in Bells Bridge can begin ordering their nbn service from a retail service provider this week.
Read more07/03/2017 Gympie, Sunshine Coast Shine in regional small biz roadshow THE nationwide small business roadshow headed by Small Business Minister Michael McCormack with leaders from the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Australian Tax Office (ATO) has moved to Queensland’s Gympie and Sunshine Coast regions […]
Read more3/03/2017 Coalition review to revitalise education in Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said the Coalition Government’s comprehensive review into regional, rural and remote education will boost outcomes for school students, and assist their further study, training and employment.
Read more3/03/2017 New investment to improve reef health The Coalition Government will invest close to $10 million for two new projects to help cane farmers at Maryborough, Mareeba, Innisfail and Cairns implement new practices to improve the health and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef.
Read more28/02/2017 Businesses reminded to register for backpacker tax rate Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, has reminded employers who wish to claim the 15% tax “backpacker” rate for their working holiday staff that they must register with the Australian Taxation Office to be eligible.
Read more22/02/2017 New website brings school lessons to life at home for Wide Bay families Wide Bay families can help their kids excel in the classroom thanks to a new website launched by the Coalition Government, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien said.
Read more20/02/2017 Major Bruce Highway upgrade south of Gympie on-track Bruce Highway – Cooroy to Curra Section C project on track for completion by mid-2018 Australian Government contributing $307.4 million/Queensland Government contributing $76.8 million to the project, with an estimated 426 jobs being supported over the life of the project Work is well underway on building […]
Read more14/02/2017 New Coalition Government support for youth jobs New Australian Government incentives are now available to help businesses in Wide Bay hire additional staff.
Read more14/02/2017 Coalition Government crackdown on multinational tax avoidance to fund services in Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said the Coalition Government is cracking down on multinational tax dodgers to ensure they pay their fair share of tax, clawing back around $2 billion this year to fund crucial government services.
Read more13/02/2017 O’Brien backs Coalition’s plan for affordable and reliable electricity Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said he strongly supports the Coalition Government efforts to keep power prices as low as possible.
Read more10/02/2017 Senate inquiry to examine decentralisation to move jobs to regions Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, today said local people can have their say about the new jobs, benefits and economic opportunities that decentralisation of Government agencies would bring to regional communities, through a new Senate inquiry into moving Commonwealth jobs to the […]
Read more10/02/2017 Suicide prevention trial announced for Wide Bay An innovative suicide prevention trial will be undertaken in the Wide Bay region in an attempt to tackle the area’s high rates of suicide and self-harm.
Read more09/02/2017 Australia’s first National Rural Health Commissioner – the champion of regional and rural health reform Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, today said Australia’s first National Rural Health Commissioner will be an independent and high-profile advocate for regional, rural and remote health.
Read more09/02/2017 Improving access to Farm Household Allowance across Wide Bay Farmers across Wide Bay will benefit from improvements to the delivery of the Farm Household Allowance (FHA) payment.
Read more8/02/2017 Wide Bay in Pictures art competition date extended If your child is a budding creative genius, their artwork could adorn the office walls of Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, at Parliament House in Canberra.
Read more07/02/2017 Wide Bay Burnett Regional Jobs and Investment Package committee announced · Local committee to identify investment priorities for the Coalition’s $20 million jobs package announced· Funding for local infrastructure, business innovation and skills and training· Coalition Government letting local communities decide their own future
Read more01/02/2017 Apply for DVA grants to honour our military history MEMBER for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is calling on local community groups to apply for grants towards projects that aid veterans or honour the Wide Bay’s military history.
Read more01/02/2017 Indigenous Youths, get your voices heard Calling all young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Wide Bay!
Read more27/01/2017 Upgraded Brolga Theatre River Terrace officially opens The upgraded Brolga Theatre will bring national and international acts to Maryborough, attracting around 25,000 visitors a year.
Read more18/01/2017 Apply now for Round One of the Building Better Regions Fund From today, community groups and local councils in Wide Bay are able to apply for funding under the Coalition Government’s new Building Better Regions Fund, to support local community and infrastructure projects.
Read more16/01/2017 Help your neighbour beat the heat WITH temperatures set to reach up to 37 degrees in the region this week, Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging people to look out for elderly friends and neighbours.
Read more16/01/2017 Detour alert for new Tinana interchange construction Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today advised local motorists of a traffic detour that will occur as part of the construction of the new Bruce Highway Tinana interchange, at Three Mile Road West, Tinana, on 18 January 2017.
Read more10/01/2017 Regional students to gain better access to education Students in regional areas will gain better access to education as the Coalition Government begins the roll out of its $93.4 million regional education election commitment.
Read more15/12/2016 Christmas message from Llew O’Brien The festive season is a time of peace and goodwill, and I would like to extend my best wishes to everyone in the Wide Bay for a very merry Christmas.
Read more15/12/2016 Wide Bay in Pictures art competition #lovewidebay Picture this – your child’s art displayed at Parliament House. If your child is looking for a creative outlet in the school holidays, their artwork could adorn the office walls of Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien.
Read more9/12/2016 Gutchy Creek Bridge opens A $1.14 million investment by the Australian Government in a new bridge over Gutchy Creek at Gundiah has improved efficiency and safety for local residents, businesses and industries.
Read more9/12/2016 Seeking community views on Flag retirement options Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien is seeking feedback on the best and most appropriate way for Australians to retire used, damaged and worn out Australian National Flags.
Read more1/12/2016 Coalition delivers new mobile coverage to Noosa, South Burnett and Fraser Coast communities Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said local communities will benefit from eight new mobile base stations to improve mobile coverage under round 2 of the Liberal Nationals Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program.
Read more30/11/2016 $193,500 to upgrade Anderleigh Road, Gunalda Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said Commonwealth-State joint-funding of $193,500 will assist Gympie Regional Council to upgrade Anderleigh Road at Gunalda.
Read more29/11/2016 $249,596 for natural disaster resilience in Noosa communities Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said Commonwealth-State joint-funding of $249,596 will assist Noosa Council communities to build resilience to natural disasters.
Read more28/11/2016 Support small business by shopping in Wide Bay this Christmas With less than a month to go before Christmas, Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging locals to shop and buy locally.
Read more28/11/2016 Young boy’s wish to come true A Gympie boy’s wish of a ride in a police car with lights flashing and siren on is about to come true – thanks to his local Member of Parliament and the police.
Read more24/11/2016 Let’s Build Better Regions in Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said the Coalition Government’s new $297 million Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) will invest in projects that create jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger rural, regional and remote communities.
Read more24/11/2016 $2,500 to support Noosa Vietnam Veterans Group Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced the Coalition Government will provide $2,500 to the Noosa sub-Branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia to purchase portable fridges.
Read more24/11/2016 Desert Rose brings Federal Government services to the South Burnett, Pomona and Cooloola Coast The Australian Government’s newest Mobile Service Centre ‘Desert Rose’ will visit Goomeri and the Cooloola Coast in the coming weeks, giving locals easy and convenient access to essential government payments and services.
Read more21/11/2016 Grants for rural General Practice Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said grants are now available to assist General Practices in rural and regional communities.
Read more18/11/2016 Reducing road Black Spots in Wide Bay 30 per cent reduction in fatal and casualty crashes at fixed black spots. Australian Government fixing eight road black spots in Wide Bay. Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien appointed Chair of the Queensland Black Spots Consultative Panel. The ongoing work to remove dangerous black spots in […]
Read more17/11/2016 Australian Government reaffirms funding for the Noosa-Cooloola road upgrade The Australian Government will provide $2 million towards upgrading the Noosa-Cooloola coastal link road When completed the project will link Noosa to the Cooloola, Sunshine and Fraser coasts The paved road will open the area to more visitors to the region The Australian Government today […]
Read more16/11/2016 O’Brien visits Amamoor State School Anzac Memorial orchard Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, recently visited Amamoor’s State School Anzac Memorial orchard that was funded by the Coalition Government’s Centenary of Anzac Local Grants Program.
Read more15/11/2016 Llew O’Brien meets brave young boy The bravery of a young Gympie boy with arthritis has won him another friend and supporter – the Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien.
Read more14/11/2016 Lighting upgrade for Noosa Dolphins Rugby Club Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced the Coalition Government will invest $20,000 towards the installation of new lighting at the Noosa District Rugby Club, home of the Noosa Dolphins.
Read more14/11/2016 Coalition Government supports Murgon’s Men’s Shed Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced Murgon’s Men’s Shed will receive $9,272 from the Coalition Government for tools and equipment.
Read more14/11/2016 Improved facilities for three Gympie schools Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced that three schools in Gympie will share more than $1.5 million to upgrade their facilities through the Coalition Government’s Capital Grants Program.
Read more10/11/2016 Grants available to support volunteers in Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien is encouraging community organisations in Wide Bay to apply for a grant of up to $5,000 to assist the work of their volunteers.
Read more10/11/2016 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.
Read more10/11/2016 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.
Read more8/11/2016 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.
Read more4/11/2016 $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.
Read more2/11/2016 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.
Read more31/10/2016 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.
Read more28/10/2016 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.
Read more28/10/2016 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.
Read more26/10/2016 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.
Read more24/10/2016 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.
Read more21/10/2016 Wide Bay receives funding for natural disaster resilience projects Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today welcomed $124,933 in disaster resilience funding to better prepare the Queensland community from the threat of natural disasters.
Read more20/10/2016 nbn construction to start to connect Noosa communities sooner Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said construction of the nbn will start in Noosa communities before the end of the year, ahead of the rollout schedule. “The Liberal Nationals Government prioritized the rollout of the nbn to underserviced areas and I’m pleased […]
Read more20/10/2016 Llew O’Brien announces funding for Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced that Cherbourg’s historic Ration Shed Museum will receive $237,000 from the Liberal Nationals Government. The funding will be used to develop and deliver education programs, repair and refurbish buildings, and build capacity to strengthen the organisation.
Read more17/10/2016 Additional parking for Murgon’s Castra aged care facility Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien recently visited Castra Residential Aged Care, which received $14,157 from the Coalition Government towards the provision of additional car parking spaces and improved access to its buildings.
Read more13/10/2016 Carers Week 2016: 16-22 October Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, today thanked and congratulated all carers. “Carers Week, which runs between 16-22 October, provides an opportunity for the work of carers to be recognised for the enormous contribution they make in helping others,” Mr O’Brien said.
Read more6/10/2016 Maryborough Motorcyclist Club receives $11,658 towards new shed Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien and Minister for Regional Development, Fiona Nash, today announced the Liberal Nationals Government will provide $11,658 towards the construction of a new shed at Maryborough’s Action Park. “The funding will be used to build a new multi-purpose shed that […]
Read more6/10/2016 Coalition Government support for St Vincent de Paul, Maryborough Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, and Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash, today visited St Vincent de Paul’s Maryborough Centre of Charity, which received $5,350 from the Liberal Nationals Government towards the replacement of its kitchen. “The funding has assisted with the upgrade […]
Read more6/10/2016 Maisie Kaufmann Centre’s technology upgrade assisted by Coalition Government Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien and Minister for Regional Development, Fiona Nash today announced the Liberal Nationals Government is contributing $13,185 to the Maisie Kaufmann Learning Centre’s technology upgrade project. “The funding will be used by the Centre to upgrade its facilities, including […]
Read more5/10/2016 Llew O’Brien welcomes Minister for Regional Development to Maryborough Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said the Minister for Regional Development, Senator Fiona Nash will visit Maryborough for the third time in recent months, to speak at the Regional Economic Development Growth Forum at the Brolga Theatre on Thursday, 6 October. “Minister […]
Read more5/10/2016 Coalition supports Gympie Girl Guide Jacana Hut renovation Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, today announced the Liberal Nationals Government will invest $7,800 towards the renovation of Gympie’s Jacana Girl Guide Hut. “The funding will be used to purchase air conditioning and restore the internal timber flooring and external decking,” Mr O’Brien said.
Read more4/10/2016 Coalition supports St Vincent de Paul Gympie refurbishment Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said a Coalition Government investment of $14,364 has helped to refurbish Gympie’s St Vincent de Paul shop. “The recent renovations including the replacement of the shop counter and the lowering of shop fixtures to create a more accessible […]
Read more30/09/2016Age Pension Guide now available An Age Pension Guide which explains the terms and conditions that apply to the Age Pension has been released by the Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien. “The easy to use Guide contains information about the guidelines, payments and eligibility tests that relate to the Age Pension,” Mr O’Brien […]
Read more30/09/2016Coalition Government assistance for Cooloola Coast Medical Transport Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced the Liberal Nationals Government will provide $11,752 to Cooloola Coast Medical Transport to assist it to update its fleet of vehicles. “This investment will help the service to renew its fleet of vehicles so it can continue to […]
Read more29/09/2016Coalition Government supports Noosa’s historic Tait Duke Community Cottage Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced the Coalition Government will invest $20,000 to renovate Noosa Council’s historic Tait Duke Community Cottage. “This is a great project that is restoring a 98 year old Queensland cottage and providing new skills to young people,” Mr […]
Read more26/09/2016Llew O’Brien welcomes Assistant Minister for Rural Health to Gympie Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, will welcome Assistant Minister for Rural Health, Dr David Gillespie, to Gympie on Wednesday, 28 September. Prior to entering Parliament, Minister Gillespie was a medical specialist gastroenterologist and head of physician training at a regional teaching hospital. “While […]
Read more23/09/2016Building better incubators to support local start-ups Existing and new business incubators across Wide Bay can now apply for grants from the Coalition Government to help local start-ups access advice, capital and connections. Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, said the Liberal Nationals Government’s $23 million Incubator Support initiative would provide matching grants of […]
Read more23/09/2016National Landcare Awards winner from Dagun Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, today congratulated Stephen Burgess, of Dagun, the winner of the 2016 Bob Hawke Landcare award, who was recognised at the National Landcare Awards gala dinner in Melbourne last night. Stephen Burgess has run Wurraglen Nature Refuge for nearly 20 years and has […]
Read more20/09/2016Llew O’Brien appointed Chair of Queensland Black Spot Consultative Panel The Australian Government has today appointed Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien as the new Chair of the Queensland Black Spot Consultative Panel. Mr O’Brien will work with a range of community and road user groups, industry members and government agencies to allocate funding […]
Read more20/09/2016School Leavers’ Guide for year 12 students Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has released a School Leavers’ Guide for year 12 students. “The 2016 edition of the School Leavers’ Guide is a useful resource, containing a range of information that is designed to help year 12 students prepare for life after school,” Mr […]
Read more02/09/2016National Child Protection Week 2016 Working together to build stronger communities to protect our children. Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said National Child Protection Week will be observed between 4-10 September this year. This year’s theme is ‘Stronger Communities, Safer Children’ focusing on the important role communities serve in protecting and supporting children. […]
Read more29/08/2016Betterment funding to upgrade Gundiah floodway.The Coalition Government is improving access to Gundiah in times of flood, Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien confirmed today, with $740,000 allocated to upgrade Netherby Road, south of Gundiah. “A new eight-metre-wide floodway will offer increased protection from future natural disasters, improving access and allowing emergency services to […]
Read more25/08/2016New roundabout to open at Cooroy Southern Interchange on the Bruce Highway.A new roundabout at the intersection of Myall Street and Nandroya Road, which forms part of the upgrade to the Cooroy to Curra Southern Interchange is now open. Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester said the new roundabout was a major milestone in […]
Read more22/08/2016 Wide Bay’s sporting champions recognised by Llew O’Brien Wide Bay has many young people with great sporting abilities, Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said today. “I’m pleased to congratulate 18 sporting champions in Wide Bay who have been awarded $500 each from the Australian Government’s Local Sporting Champions program,” Mr O’Brien said.
Read more22/08/2016National Broadband Network rolling out in Bells Bridge. Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said premises in Bells Bridge will soon have access to faster and more reliable nbn internet access. “Superfast nbn broadband is on its way to Bells Bridge, opening up a range of new opportunities for business, students, and local residents,” Mr […]
Read more22/08/2016Coalition Government extends mobile phone coverage. The Wide Bay communities of Widgee, Kin Kin and Woolooga are benefitting from the Liberal Nationals Government investment through the Mobile Black Spots Programme to extend the mobile phone network, Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said today. “These communities have long fought for mobile phone coverage and I’m pleased to […]
Read more04/08/2016Still plenty of time to have your say in Census 2016.Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has reassured local residents that there is still plenty of time for them to receive either a paper Census form, or a letter containing a Census login, to enable them to participate in the 2016 Census. “The 2016 […]
Read more04/08/2016National Broadband Network rolling out in Tuchekoi, Maaroom, and Aldershot.Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said premises in the Fraser Coast communities of Maaroom and Aldershot, and the Mary Valley community of Tuchekoi will soon have access to faster and more reliable nbn internet access. “Superfast nbn broadband is on its way to Tuchekoi, Maaroom, […]
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