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 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
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
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
26/10/2016 Coalition powers Gympie’s Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre expansion The Federal Coalition Government has invested $10,725 in Gympie’s Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre to
24/10/2016 Outdoor broadcasting boost for Noosa Community Radio Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, today announced Noosa Community Radio will receive $5,160 from the
21/10/2016 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
20/10/2016 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
20/10/2016 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
17/10/2016 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
13/10/2016 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
6/10/2016 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
6/10/2016 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
6/10/2016 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
5/10/2016 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
5/10/2016 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
4/10/2016 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
30/09/2016Age Pension Guide now available An Age Pension Guide which explains the terms and conditions that apply to the Age Pension has been released by
30/09/2016Coalition 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
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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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