Saturday, August 7 2021, marks Aged Care Employee Day, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien paying tribute to the extraordinary contribution of aged care employees across Wide Bay.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien today congratulated 43 Wide Bay sports stars who will receive grants to help them participate in state and national competitions.
Students at 17 Wide Bay schools are enjoying new equipment and resources through the Coalition Government’s $30.2 million Local Schools Community Fund.
Flood Road at East Deep Creek will be temporarily closed to traffic as construction progresses on the $1 billion Bruce Highway Cooroy to Curra Section D upgrade.
The number of car parks at the Brolga Theatre and Convention Centre in Maryborough will almost double to 237 spaces, with a $780,000 upgrade through the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
Wide Bay residents whose hours of work have been impacted by the current coronavirus lockdown in Noosa and other declared Queensland LGAs will be able to claim COVID-19 Disaster Payment.
An extra 13 aged care bed allocations will help Gympie seniors receive care while staying a part of their community, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announced today.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce has joined Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart to mark completion of Noosa Heads’ Langura Street upgrade, which will improve safety and traffic access through this high traffic area.
Work is ramping up to deliver a $103 million upgrade of the Bruce Highway near Aldershot, with two new bridges to be built at Saltwater Creek and Deadmans Gully.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien is encouraging organisations in the local government areas of Noosa, Gympie, Fraser Coast and South Burnett to consider applying for a share of $280 million for projects to assist in bushfire recovery.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien has secured a new $4 million investment to upgrade headspace Gympie to a full-service centre, increasing staff and tripling the number of available appointments every month.
A vision to put Maryborough on the international map as a centre of defence manufacturing excellence has reached a major milestone.
More students throughout Queensland will have the opportunity to become budding film directors, with Noosa Film Academy to receive $298,445 for a series of school workshops, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announced today.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien is encouraging organisations in the local government areas of Noosa, Gympie, Fraser Coast and South Burnett to consider applying for a share of $280 million for projects to assist in bushfire recovery.
Divine Dunnies, a quirky and uniquely Maryborough attraction planned for Maryborough’s City Hall toilet block is one step closer to being realised with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing new federal funding for the project.
A new fence at the Maryborough Bears Australian Football Club will help ensure the safety of younger players and local wildlife, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announcing a $10,000 grant for the project.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien will today unveil a new memorial at Glenwood to honour Australians who have served in conflicts and peacekeeping missions.
NAIDOC Week 2021 events are underway around Wide Bay, and organisations in Gympie, Cooroy and Maryborough have received federal funding to help celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander excellence, rich history and culture.
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.
A new $2.2 million production line at DTM Timber in Maryborough will create local jobs and support Wide Bay’s valuable timber industry, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien officially opening the project today.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien is encouraging farmers in the Burnett Mary region to diversify their farm income and improve their drought resilience as part of a new Australian Government trial.
Work is underway on the first stages of a $1.89 million bushfire-fighting technology lab at Noosa, with Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management David Littleproud and Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien today viewing plans for the new FireTech Laboratory.
An $18 million expansion of the Nolan Meats Pty Ltd meat processing facility in Gympie is now complete, creating new opportunities for local jobseekers, producers and the export market supply chain.
An updated guide to the Age Pension, including payment rates, assets tests and conditions, is now available from the office of the Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien.
Civil works for the Rufous St Community House at Peregian Beach are underway for the construction of the $3 million facility.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien is urging drivers to take note of upcoming road closures as part of the $1 billion Cooroy to Curra Section D Bruce Highway upgrade.
The Australian Government is continuing to back drought-affected communities, with $23,848 for Tansey Show Society, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announced today.
Wide Bay community groups can now apply for grants up to $12,000 as part of a new Coalition Government program to lower energy costs, support local jobs and help reduce global emissions.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien has welcomed the Morrison Government $20 million commitment to assist independent cinema operators.
The second major construction contract for the final Bruce Highway Cooroy to Curra, Section D project has been awarded to CPB Contractors, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announced today.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien is encouraging local community, sporting and service groups to lodge an expression of interest for grants of up to $5,000 to support the work of their volunteers.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien is encouraging people in Wide Bay to check their superannuation, with more than $44 million unclaimed super in Wide Bay alone.
Wide Bay schools and community groups will soon receive educational materials and creative resources to help commemorate Anzac Day, with Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien encouraging students to learn more about our local military history.
The Morrison Government’s Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements program is supporting 488 trainees in Wide Bay and its extension will help to support even more, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien said today.
Wide Bay manufacturers with bright ideas that are ready to be turned into world-beating realities can now apply for a slice of a new $30 million fund from the Morrison Government.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien is encouraging local ex-service organisations (ESOs) to apply for the 2021 Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants program.
Construction is underway on Bolcaro Road, East Deep Creek to build a new two-lane, 60-metre bridge over the Bruce Highway as part of the $1 billion Cooroy to Curra Section D Gympie Bypass, while works also progress on a series of bridges throughout the region.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien has welcomed a virtual jobs fair to help Queensland hospitality and tourism operators connect with job seekers.
Noosa students will get their hands dirty and learn about revegetation thanks to a Federal Government grant for bushfire recovery, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announced today.
Beyond Blue’s suicide aftercare initiative, The Way Back Support Service, which provides critical support for people after a suicide attempt, is now available in the Wide Bay.
A new Industry Training Hub in Maryborough will help local senior secondary students develop relevant skills to help them find employment without having to leave the region, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announced today.
Gympie drivers will enjoy safer bridges, with the region sharing in $10.7 million of additional funding for communities impacted by the 2019 Queensland Bushfires, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announced today.
Farmers in six different trial regions have the chance to diversify their farm income and improve their drought resilience as part of a new Australian Government trial.
As work progresses on the $1 billion Cooroy to Curra Section D Bruce Highway upgrade, a new interchange will be built at Penny Road, East Deep Creek, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announced today.
Hundreds of Noosa footballers, hospitality and tourism operators will benefit from a $192,195 Australian Government grant to upgrade drainage at the Noosa Tigers Australian Football Club, enabling the facility to host large-scale events.
Applications are now open for Wide Bay community organisations to form a partnership to tackle drugs and alcohol, with funding available from the Morrison Government.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien is encouraging business and research organisations to take advantage of a new grants round backing industry and research collaboration in regional areas.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien will turn the first sod on Murgon’s $1.5 million cultural centre and fossil museum today, starting a new chapter in South Burnett’s history.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien today congratulated 15 local sports stars who will receive grants to help them participate in state and national competitions.
The new Orealla Crescent Bridge is a major feat of engineering that used a Lego-style construction to create the 24-metre span.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien has welcomed progress on the $1 billion Cooroy to Curra Section D Bruce Highway upgrade, with haulage crossings to be constructed on the east side of Gympie within weeks.
Gympie water infrastructure will get a $1,080,000 boost, as part of $8.9 million in bushfire recovery projects announced today by the Australian and Queensland governments.
This past year has truly shown how Wide Bay communities band together when times are tough; demonstrating our Aussie mateship through the pandemic, bushfires and drought.
Noosa Brewing Company will receive a $20,000 grant for specialised refrigeration equipment, helping the business to cut energy costs and support local jobs, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announced.
Operators of Driver Reviver locations across Wide Bay can now apply for a share of $7.3 million in Australian Government funding to upgrade their life-saving rest sites.
The Mobile Service Centre Blue Gum is visiting Cooloola Cove, Rainbow Beach, and Tin Can Bay to provide local residents with easy access to essential government services, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announced.
The Morrison Government is encouraging more people to take up seasonal work opportunities in horticulture in Wide Bay as part of an expanded collaboration trial.
Local community, volunteer and veteran service organisations, councils and sporting groups are encouraged to submit expressions of interest for the latest round of the Stronger Communities Programme (SCP) funding, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announced.
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien has welcomed the approval of funding for 10 road upgrade projects in Wide Bay, which will support 64 local jobs and improve road safety across the region.
A new laboratory trialling bushfire-fighting technologies will be created in Noosa, with support from a $1,894,503 jointly-funded grant through the Local Economic Recovery program, Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Llew O’Brien announced .
The Cooloola Coast and Noosa National Park will share in an extra $4 million in federal funding to support the long-term recovery of native plants, animals and ecological communities following the devastating Black Summer bushfires.
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.
I also acknowledge the Australian taxpayers who, through their hard work, pay for the infrastructure, health, education, and emergency services that keep our proud nation healthy, safe, and prosperous.
