Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien today officially opened the new Murgon RSL Drop-In Centre, delivering on his 2019 election commitment.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien is encouraging local organisations and councils to apply for a share of $30 million in funding for community safety initiatives.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien has urged the State Government to fast-track the design for a four-lane Tiaro bypass, after Queensland Roads Minister Mark Bailey said it won’t be done until the end of next year.
Wide Bay’s aviation history resources will reach new heights, with federal funding to purchase a DH82 Tiger Moth for the Maryborough Military Aviation Museum, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announced today.
New technology will help support the wellbeing of Maryborough men, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing funding for Maryborough Men’s Shed today.
Competitors and spectators at Maryborough Speedway will be able to enjoy motorsports from a safe, shaded location with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing a $15,000 grant for the Maryborough Sporting Cars Club.
As part of Men’s Health Week, 14-20 June, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien is encouraging Men’s Sheds across Wide Bay to apply for funding as part of the newest round of the National Men’s Shed Development Programme (NDSP).
The Australian Government has announced up to a further $183 million towards the construction of a four-lane bypass of Tiaro on the Bruce Highway, which takes its total commitment to $268.8 million.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien is encouraging people to show their appreciation for emergency services on Thank A First Responder Day – Wednesday 9 June 2021.
About 500 Noosa rugby players will be able to grow stronger skills with new training gear thanks to a $9,552 federal government grant.
Gympie Medical Transport will be able to take more clients to important medical appointments after receiving funding to purchase a third vehicle through the Stronger Communities Programme.
The Morrison Government is supporting the mental, social and physical wellbeing of Gympie men, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing a grant for the Gympie Men’s Shed.
Wide 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 and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien is encouraging local organisations and councils to apply for a share of $30 million in funding for community safety initiatives.
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging all people in Wide Bay to acknowledge and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures during National Reconciliation Week 2021 from Thursday, 27 May.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien today congratulated 24 local sports stars who will receive grants to help them participate in state and national competitions.
Work is about to start on the second major construction contract for the $1 billion Bruce Highway Cooroy to Curra Section D upgrade.
The Covid-19 pandemic hit the arts and entertainment industry and hospitality venues hard, so an $18,000 grant to support live music at the Tewantin Noosa RSL.
A new Industry Training Hub is now open in Maryborough, connecting local senior secondary students with local employment and training opportunities.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien said while there are many big numbers in the 2021-22 Budget for big spending programs designed to achieve big outcomes, the test will be is what difference is made on the ground.
Wide Bay communities still recovering from the Black Summer bushfires will soon have a fresh opportunity to apply for funding.
Wide Bay communities hit by major disasters, drought and other hazards will be supported by a new national agency dedicated to coordinating locally-led recovery and driving efforts to reduce the impacts of future large-scale disasters.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien has welcomed a $114 million investment in the upcoming federal Budget to extend Telehealth services until the end of the year.
Wide Bay’s farms and natural environment will be protected from exotic pests and diseases with a new $371 million investment to strengthen biosecurity.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien welcomed a bright future for Gympie Showgrounds, with the official opening of its new lighting system.
Despite ongoing efforts to educate road users about their role in reducing the devastating impact of road trauma, new research reveals Australians are continuing to undertake risky behaviours on the roads.
Gympie and South Burnett dairy farmers may benefit from a share of $196,763 from the Coalition Government for a project to help improve their improve on-farm natural resource management and soil health knowledge.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien has questioned why the Queensland Government hasn’t put forward a plan for a four-lane Tiaro Bypass, saying the two-lane proposal will leave taxpayers paying twice for the project.
A bronze statue commemorating local World War 2 servicemen and women will be unveiled at Goomeri today by Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien.
Drought-affected Wide Bay farmers will be given another 12 months to apply for funding to help them build much-needed infrastructure, subject to the Queensland Government’s participation in the scheme.