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.