Media Releases

4/3/2019 $2.5 million grant to revitalise Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has secured a $2.5 million grant

26/2/2019 New dedicated Medicare item for heart health checks in Wide Bay Wide Bay residents at risk of heart disease will receive timely and appropriate

25/2/2019 CCTV cameras deliver a safer community in Cherbourg Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has today announced the Liberal Nationals Government is delivering $987,000

22/2/2019 CCTV to keep volunteers and shoppers safe at Vinnies Gympie A much loved Gympie charity shop will be protected with a new CCTV system

22/2/2019 Gympie to receive Medicare-eligible MRI licence Patients in Gympie and throughout Wide Bay will now be able to access lifesaving scans for cancer, stroke,

19/2/2019 Free flu vaccines for Aboriginal children and $12 million boost to immunisation Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging Wide Bay parents to

19/2/2019 Better deal for local retirees as Liberal National income reforms pass Parliament Older Australians in Wide Bay will have a better deal in retirement,

18/2/2019 Llew O’Brien commends Woolworths on end of dollar milk Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed the end of the Woolworths dollar milk

12/2/2019 $26 million for perinatal mental health A new $26 million Perinatal Mental Health and Wellbeing Program will support the mental health of expectant and

12/2/2019 $662 million boost in record funding to strengthen aged care Wide Bay seniors will have improved access to aged care, with an additional $662

7/2/2019 Wide Bay residents encouraged to claim $110 million in Medicare rebates Wide Bay residents could land themselves a financial windfall, by doing one simple

6/2/2019 $426,300 grant to upgrade facilities for Maryborough hockey players Maryborough and District Hockey Association will enjoy improved facilities, with a $426,300 local sporting infrastructure

1/2/2019 Support to kick-start businesses in Wide Bay – Burnett region Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business people in the Wide Bay- Burnett region can now

31/1/2019 Feedback:  Better flood resistance for Bruce Highway at Tiaro Community feedback is being sought to improve flood immunity, safety and efficiency on the Bruce

31/1/2019 Wide Bay’s schools encouraged to take action against bullying  Llew O’Brien, Federal Member for Wide Bay, is encouraging teachers and school leaders throughout the

28/2/2019 Liberal Nationals Government helps secure Little Haven’s future Gympie’s much loved Little Haven Palliative Care has secured funding from the Liberal Nationals Government, enabling

24/1/2019 Grants help 3 Tin Can Bay organisations build a stronger community Three community organisations in Tin Can Bay will help build a stronger and

23/1/2019 Hastings Street CCTV upgrade goes live The installation of new CCTV cameras along Hastings Street has been completed, expanding the security camera coverage to

23/1/2019 Noosa Hinterland celebrates opening of two new bridges Two new bridge structures were officially opened in the Noosa Hinterland today, delivering safer and faster

22/1/2019 Immediate financial assistance available now for farming households and communities Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging drought affected farming families and employees

18/1/2019 Funding spreads sunshine for disability support service Sunshine Butterflies will receive a $17,295 grant through Round 4 of the Stronger Communities Programme to continue brightening

17/1/2019 Design underway for Bruce Highway safety upgrade north of Glenwood Detailed design is underway for upgrades to the Bruce Highway near Gootchie, in the

17/1/2019 $478,950 grant helps GravityFit bounce into worldwide success A Peregian Beach company is set to reshape the sports performance industry and help astronauts maintain

16/1/2019 Strengthening mental health services and job security in Wide Bay The Liberal National Government will provide a record $1.45 billion for community mental health

15/1/2019 Have your say on the mandatory dairy code Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging people to have their say on the draft

11/1/2019 Work starts on Bruce Highway upgrade at Chatsworth The New Year brings more safety upgrades on the Bruce Highway, with roadworks now under way

8/1/2019 Wide Bay tourism industry continues to boom Strong domestic and international traveller numbers are providing a boost to the Wide Bay economy, Federal Member

8/1/2019 More scholarships for regional students in Wide Bay Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging local students to apply for new Government-funded scholarships

8/1/2019 Australians set to benefit from new physical activity grants Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging local sporting clubs and physical activity providers to apply

17/12/2018 Additional aged care packages for Wide Bay Seniors  Senior Australians in Wide Bay will receive more support from a half-billion dollar aged care funding

21/12/2018 NDIS rolls out across Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Gympie Queenslanders living in the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Gympie Local Government Areas will join more than 208,000 Australians

17/12/2018 Security and safety for Tin Can Bay Fishing Club The Tin Can Bay Fishing Club will enjoy better security and safety at their premises

13/12/2018 Opportunity for small businesses in Wide Bay to go digital  Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed the Liberal National Government’s announcement

13/12/2018 South Burnett hide processing business beefed up Jobs opportunities in Queensland’s South Burnett region have been beefed up thanks to an upgrade of the

12/12/2018 $1.25 billion boost to health services improves care in Wide Bay A guaranteed $1.25 billion boost to health services will improve the health and

12/12/2018 Take a snapshot of our Places of Pride Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging local organisations to ensure Wide Bay’s servicemen and

6/12/2018 Wide Bay’s sporting champions recognised by Llew O’Brien Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has announced the latest round of successful applicants from

5/12/2018 $17,718 grant delivers for Maryborough’s Foodbasket A new food transport truck will help Maryborough’s Foodbasket deliver groceries to more than 2300 people in need,

5/12/2018 Stronger Communities grant helps Noosa charity power on Vinnies Noosaville will be able to slash its electricity costs with a new solar system, thanks

5/12/2018 Stronger Communities funding to help save lives Peregian Beach will be safer with a $11,351 Stronger Communities Programme grant to help life savers race

5/12/2018 $17,720 grant to recognise Maryborough’s military aviation history Australia’s military history will be remembered with a $17,720 Stronger Communities Programme grant to help develop

5/12/2018 Hope Reins in Stronger Community grant success Gympie not-for-profit Hope Reins will build a new hay shed and water tanks with a $17,720 grant

5/12/2018 Australian Heritage Grants round now open Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging local organisations to apply for funding to help protect,

3 December 2018 Coalition delivers greater choice for Wide Bay families Wide Bay families now have greater choice over their work-life balance with the Liberal

1 December 2018 New cancer fighting medications listed on PBS Australians fighting cancer will have access to five new medications being listed on the Pharmaceutical

27 November 2018 $100 million to support type 1 diabetes in Wide Bay Children, pregnant women and more adults with type 1 diabetes in Wide

27 November 2018 Wide Bay kids say bonjour to language learning  Wide Bay’s youngest learners will say bonjour, hola or konnichiwa to learning foreign languages,

26 November 2018 Government offers support for Wide Bay grandparents  Wide Bay grandparents who are primary carers for their grandchildren can receive financial and other

18 November 2018 Entrepreneurial spirit burns for a better BurnettLocal businesses had reason to celebrate at the South Burnett Business Builders Networking event tonight, where

15 November 2018 Funding for farmers and innovators in Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging local landholders and community groups

14 November 2018 Riding for the Disabled wins Stronger Community grant funding Riding for the Disabled Association Inc (RDA) Maryborough will be able to upgrade

14 November 2018 A Digger’s Memorial for Tewantin The Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub-Branch will commemorate the enduring legacy of Diggers and their families in a

8 November 2018 Noosa Coast Guard wins Stronger Community grant funding  The Noosa Coast Guard will be able to purchase fire-fighting equipment and upgrade their

8 November 2018 Federal funds light the way for the Tin Can Bay RSL Sub-Branch  Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced that

6 November 2018 Dairy code consultations coming to Gympie Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging local farmers and stakeholders to take part

6 November 2018 Commemorating Remembrance Day 2018On Sunday, 11 November 2018, Australia will mark a significant milestone in its military history, commemorating the centenary of

2 November 2018 Stronger Communities grant provides better access in Murgon Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced a $4,800 grant from the Liberal

2 November 2018 Wide Bay’s lung cancer and cholesterol patients to benefit from new PBS listingsFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has welcomed the Liberal

1 November 2018 One-stop-shop for financial complaints opens for businessWide Bay consumers and small business will be spared the expense and inconvenience associated with taking

1 November 2018 Young Apprentices and Small Business to benefit from Bush Wage subsidy trialFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has welcomed the Liberal and

1 November 2018 Cooloola Coast patients keep moving with Stronger Communities grant  The Cooloola Coast Medical Transport service will continue to safely carry clients to

26 October 2018 Gympie Chamber of Commerce to boost business networkingNew audio visual equipment will boost Gympie Chamber of Commerce’s business networking events following a

26 October 2018 Age Pension Guide 2018 now availableEach year, in September and March, the Age Pension payment rates are increased and other details affecting the Age

19 October 2018 Coalition’s Regional Growth Fund to deliver jobs for MaryboroughMaryborough is set to take on a new strategic defence industry role through a

16 October 2018 Delivering tax relief for small and medium-sized businesses in Wide BayNew laws to fast track tax relief five years sooner to small

16 October 2018 2018 School Leavers’ Guide for year 12 students Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has released a School Leavers’ Guide for year 12

16 October 2018 Help for farmers to access the FHAIt is now easier for farmers to apply for the fortnightly Farm Household Allowance payment and

15 October 2018 Support for headspace boosts youth mental health in Wide BayMental health care for young Australians is set for a $51.8 million funding

12 October 2018 Bring bright ideas and events to Science Week  Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien is encouraging people interested in science and technology

12 October 2018 CARERS WEEK 2018At the start of Carers Week 2018 Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said it’s important to acknowledge and

11 October 2018 GYMPIE FEELS THE RUSH THANKS TO CULTURAL FESTIVALGympie residents will celebrate the region’s art and creative culture this week with the 2018

10 October 2018 Veteran and Community grant for Tin Can Bay RSLAs part of the Australian Government’s Veteran and Community Grants (V&CG) program, funding of

10 October 2018 Military history, commemoration and education thrives in MaryboroughMaryborough residents’ keen interest in military history, commemoration and education will be on show today

10 October 2018 Extra support for farmers in Gympie Farm Household Allowance information session: Where:  Gympie Service Centre, 27 O’Connell St, Gympie When:  Saturday 13 October

9 October 2018 LNP secures future of Cherbourg Aboriginal radio serviceCherbourg and the entire South Burnett region can once again enjoy listening to their favourite

5 October 2018 Scholarships for regional students in Wide Bay 2018Applications are now open for the Coalition Government’s $24 million Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships program

27 September 2018   Applications now open for Round 3 of the Building Better Regions Fund Communities in Wide Bay are invited to apply for

25 September 2018 New meningococcal vaccine to support teenagers in Wide Bay The Coalition Government will invest $52 million to protect Australian teenagers against meningococcal

24 September 2018 Tourism Noosa appoints CEO Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today welcomed the appointment of Steve McPharlin as CEO of Tourism

24 September 2018 Coalition Government to boost bulk-billed MRI machines The Liberal Nationals Government is set to roll out 20 MRI machines, improving access and

17 September 2018 Schools’ Remembrance Day mailout arrives in Wide BayFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has confirmed that local schools across the electorate will

17 September 2018 Wide Bay aged care services invited to share in $40m boost  Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien is encouraging aged care

17 September 2018 Communities to nominate local mobile phone blackspotsThe Coalition Government has re-opened the Mobile Black Spot Program’s Database of Reported Black Spot Locations for new nominations

13 September 2018 $106 million boost to support older residents in Wide Bay with better careThe Coalition Government will significantly boost support for older Australians

12 September 2018 2018 ANZAC DAY SCHOOLS’ AWARDS COMPETITION WINNERFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien MP, is pleased to announce that the Maryborough Special

4 September 2018 Take time to protect against suicideBusiness leaders in the Gympie community are stepping up to access new training to protect their staff

31 August 2018 Coondoo Creek Bridge to be replaced & Waddell Road upgraded through Coalition Government grantsThe Cooloola Coast economy and local motorists are set

31 August 2018 Grants to commemorate Centenary of ArmisticeFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced more than $48,000 will be provided by the

30 August 2018 Minister hears from Wide Bay dairy farmersMinister for Agriculture David Littleproud heard from South East Queensland’s dairy producers today on his visit

29 August 2018 New opportunities for Noosa small businessA new regional capacity-building framework and digital tool were launched today in a bid to support economic