21/06/2017 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
15/06/2017 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
07/06/2017 Gympie to receive new headspace youth mental health services A new headspace youth mental health service will be established at Gympie in Queensland to
07/06/2017 ‘Name our icebreaker’ competition extended for Wide Bay students Can you come up with a better name than Icebreaker McIceface?
07/06/2017 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
01/06/2017 Local Drug Action Team applications now open Wide Bay organisations are encouraged to join the fight against drugs, with the second round of applications
26 May 2017 Coalition Government funds 200 new residential aged care places in Wide Bay Cooinda Aged Care Centre, Gympie set to receive $5 million
25/05/2017 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
25/05/2017 Wide Bay Burnett Regional Jobs and Investment Packages open for applications 31 May Wide Bay Burnett Local Investment Plan approved. Grant round opens 31
25/05/2017 Final bridge deck units in place for Cooroy to Curra – Section C Section C of the Cooroy to Curra Bruce Highway upgrade is
21/05/2017 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
19/05/2017 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
19/05/2017 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
19/05/2017 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
15/05/2017 $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
12/05/2017 Additional $15 million to support farm businesses in QLD An additional $15 million in Coalition Government funding for Drought Assistance Concessional Loans is now
11/05/2017 Parliamentary Friends of Road Safety Statement This week marks the commencement of two very important initiatives; National Road Safety Week and the fourth UN
10/05/2017 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
05/05/2017 Quality Schools funding estimator for Wide Bay A new funding estimator is available to help parents, teachers, principals and school communities see exactly how
05/05/2017 Yay for Section A! Another section of Cooroy to Curra upgrade now open The $490 million Cooroy to Curra Section A upgrade is completed
04/05/2017 Tinana Interchange project reaches major milestone The Tinana interchange near Maryborough will reach a key milestone this week, with the installation of concrete girders
02/06/2017 $318 million Gonski funding boost one step closer for Wide Bay schools An additional $318 million for Wide Bay schools is one step closer
1/05/2017 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
24/04/2017 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
24/04/2017 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
13/04/2017 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
05/04/2017 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
03/04/2017 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
03/04/2017 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
28/03/2017 Wide Bay residents encouraged to apply for NAIDOC funding Applications for funding are now open for organisations in the Wide Bay to celebrate NAIDOC
28/03/2017 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
24/03/2017 Child care cost relief for families Families across the Wide Bay will soon benefit from more affordable, accessible and flexible child care after the
24/03/2017 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
16/03/2017 Round Three of the Bridges Renewal Programme now open Wide Bay councils can get help from the Federal Government to repair local bridges, with
15/03/2017 Justin Bieber in good company as visitor numbers soar at Sunshine and Fraser Coasts Justin Bieber might be the latest celebrity to visit the
13/03/2017 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
09/03/2017 Innovative approaches help more young Wide Bay people into work Young people across the region will be given a helping hand to get into
08/03/2017 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
07/03/2017 Bells Bridge enters superfast broadband era Superfast broadband has arrived in Bells Bridge as the nbn makes services available to more than 140 homes
07/03/2017 Gympie, Sunshine Coast Shine in regional small biz roadshow THE nationwide small business roadshow headed by Small Business Minister Michael McCormack with leaders from
3/03/2017 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,
3/03/2017 New investment to improve reef health The Coalition Government will invest close to $10 million for two new projects to help cane farmers at
28/02/2017 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%
22/02/2017 New website brings school lessons to life at home for Wide Bay families Wide Bay families can help their kids excel in the classroom
20/02/2017 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
14/02/2017 New Coalition Government support for youth jobs New Australian Government incentives are now available to help businesses in Wide Bay hire additional staff.
14/02/2017 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
13/02/2017 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
10/02/2017 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
10/02/2017 Suicide prevention trial announced for Wide Bay An innovative suicide prevention trial will be undertaken in the Wide Bay region in an attempt to
09/02/2017 Improving access to Farm Household Allowance across Wide Bay Farmers across Wide Bay will benefit from improvements to the delivery of the Farm Household
8/02/2017 Wide Bay in Pictures art competition date extended If your child is a budding creative genius, their artwork could adorn the office walls of
09/02/2017 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
07/02/2017 Wide Bay Burnett Regional Jobs and Investment Package committee announced · Local committee to identify investment priorities for the Coalition’s $20 million jobs package
01/02/2017 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
01/02/2017 Indigenous Youths, get your voices heard Calling all young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Wide Bay!
27/01/2017 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
18/01/2017 Apply now for Round One of the Building Better Regions Fund From today, community groups and local councils in Wide Bay are able to
16/01/2017 Help your neighbour beat the heat WITH temperatures set to reach up to 37 degrees in the region this week, Member for Wide Bay
16/01/2017 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
10/01/2017 Regional students to gain better access to education Students in regional areas will gain better access to education as the Coalition Government begins the
15/12/2016 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
15/12/2016 Wide Bay in Pictures art competition #lovewidebay Picture this – your child’s art displayed at Parliament House. If your child is looking for a
9/12/2016 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
9/12/2016 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
1/12/2016 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
30/11/2016 $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
29/11/2016 $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
28/11/2016 Support small business by shopping in Wide Bay this Christmas With less than a month to go before Christmas, Federal Member for Wide Bay
28/11/2016 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
24/11/2016 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
24/11/2016 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
24/11/2016 $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
21/11/2016 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
18/11/2016 Reducing road Black Spots in Wide Bay 30 per cent reduction in fatal and casualty crashes at fixed black spots. Australian Government fixing eight
17/11/2016 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
16/11/2016 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
15/11/2016 Llew O’Brien meets brave young boy The bravery of a young Gympie boy with arthritis has won him another friend and supporter – the
14/11/2016 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
14/11/2016 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
14/11/2016 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
10/11/2016 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
10/11/2016 Remembrance Day 2016 Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has encouraged everyone in Wide Bay to honour Remembrance Day on 11 November, by
10/11/2016 PaTH to jobs for young jobseekers Llew O’Brien, Federal Member for Wide Bay has today reaffirmed the Coalition Government’s commitment to the innovative three
8/11/2016 Wide Bay in Pictures school competition #lovewidebay Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has launched a Wide Bay in Pictures competition for local
4/11/2016 $20.5 million to continue funding for McGrath Breast Care Nurses Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said Gympie will benefit from a
2/11/2016 Cooroy-Noosa Genealogical & Historical Research Group to get a new home After more than 18 years of fundraising, work is finally set to start
31/10/2016 New lighting for Mary Valley Show Grounds The Coalition Government is helping the Mary Valley Show Society to light up at night by investing
28/10/2016 Grants to preserve Australia’s heritage Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced the Coalition Government will provide $12,585 to the Cherbourg Historical
28/10/2016 Taking Action to Reduce Violence against Women and Children The Liberal Nationals Government is taking further action to reduce domestic violence against women and
In the spirit of Australia, I acknowledge all citizens who contribute to making our nation the greatest on earth.
I acknowledge our defence force personnel, past, present, and emerging, for their service to our nation, and particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of Australia.
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