Media Releases

20/4/2019 $50,000 grant to help Pomona bowlers stay sun-safe Pomona bowlers will be protected from the sun’s harsh rays with a $50,000 grant to replace the

18/4/2019 Llew O’Brien recognises vital work of Landcare volunteers through grants Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is recognising the valuable work of Landcare

17/4/2019 Llew O’Brien recognises vital work of volunteers through grants in Cherbourg Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is recognising the valuable work of

17/4/2019 LNP investing $202,000 for Indigenous job opportunities in Wide Bay The Liberal Nationals Government is providing a $202,000 boost to Anderleigh Quarry to help up

17/4/2019 LNP investing $390,000 for a healthier Cherbourg The Liberal Nationals will invest $390,000 into better services so that Cherbourg families can enjoy new sports

15/4/2019 Marybrough’s Industry Training Hub and Scholarships to skill young people in Wide Bay for jobs of the future Wide Bay youths will have new

12/4/2019 Llew O’Brien recognises vital work of volunteers through grants in Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is recognising the valuable work

5/4/2019 LLEW O’BRIEN SECURES MARYBOROUGH SUGAR INDUSTRY’S FUTURE Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced $18 million to fund the construction of an

3/4/2019 2019-20 BUDGET BUILDING A STRONG AND SECURE FUTURE FOR WIDE BAY The Liberal and National Government’s 2019-20 Budget will create a stronger and more

2/4/2019 $32 million for breast cancer scans under Medicare for Wide Bay patients The Liberal National Government will invest $32 million so breast cancer patients

1/4/2019 Grants success for 18 Wide Bay sports stars Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced 18 Wide Bay sports stars will receive

29/3/2019 SAFER LOCAL ROADS SAVING LIVES IN WIDE BAY The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government will help keep drivers safe on local roads by delivering an

29/3/2019 Labor’s retiree tax to cost Wide Bay seniors Labor’s retiree tax would hit the wallets of 6,900 Wide Bay seniors if Bill Shorten was

29/3/2019 Delivering better access to doctors in regional areas People in rural communities will have improved access to doctors and shorter waiting times after the

29/3/2019 $20,000 grant to boost Murgon Town Hall amenities  A $20,000 grant from Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien will kit out Murgon Town Hall

29/3/2019 New fundraising opportunities for Wide Bay Men’s Sheds Men’s and Community Sheds in Wide Bay will have new fundraising opportunities when the Liberal National

28/3/2019 Llew O’Brien kicks a goal for Noosa Tigers with $192,195 grant Wet weather won’t stop Noosa Tigers Australian Football Club any more, with Federal

28/3/2019 Llew O’Brien delivers $3 million for Cherbourg to Murgon footpath The Liberal Nationals Government has today announced up to $3 million for a footpath

28/3/2019 Llew O’Brien announces $40,000 for upgrade to Sherwood Hall A $40,000 grant announced by Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien will help revamp

28/3/2019 What a catch! Tin Can Bay Fishing Club reels in a whopper grant The Tin Can Bay Fishing Club has reeled in a $40,000

27/3/2019 $71,000 grant helps Sunshine Butterflies soar A new “Family Central” facility for people with disabilities is a step closer to reality, after Federal Member

27/3/2019 Lighting the way for Tewantin Noosa Cricket with $500,000 grant A $500,000 grant for a new lighting system will create bright opportunities for Tewantin

26/3/2019 $68,000 grant helps Maryborough Riding for the Disabled weather the heat Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has ridden to the aid of Maryborough

26/3/2019 Llew O’Brien hits a $140,000 home run for Maryborough softball Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has hit a home run for Maryborough

26/3/2019 Maryborough Rifle Range sold to Fraser Coast Regional Council Today the Assistant Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon David Fawcett, along with the Federal

25/3/2019 Llew O’Brien welcomes inquiry into Defence Force superannuation Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed today’s announcement that an independent inquiry is

22/3/2019 Mobile phone black spot funding improves safety on Fraser Island Tourists and residents on Fraser Island will enjoy improved safety and convenience, with two new

21/3/2019 Llew O’Brien rolls out $20,000 for Independent Riders Workshops Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is delivering $20,000 for security, equipment and laptops at

21/3/2019 Llew delivers $50,000 breath of fresh air for Maryborough military museum Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum will be a cooler, even more inviting place

20/3/2019 23,500 Wide Bay aged pensioners to receive payment boost More than 23,500 aged pensioners in Wide Bay will receive an increase to their payment

20/3/2019 LLEW O’BRIEN DELIVERS $28.5 MILLION FOR MARYBOROUGH A high-tech export-focused manufacturing plant will soon be coming to Maryborough, Queensland, after Rheinmetall Nioa Munitions Pty

18/3/2019 $24,620 for six Men’s Sheds in Wide Bay Six Men’s Sheds in Wide Bay will receive a share in $24,620 for improvements and community

18/3/2019 Act fast to register interest in solar funding  for Wide Bay community groups Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien reminds local community groups

18/3/2019 $646,600 to help Wide Bay graziers protect Great Barrier Reef Wide Bay graziers will be able to help protect the Great Barrier Reef, after

15/3/2019 Llew O’Brien secures $1.5 million for new Maryborough headspace service Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced a new headspace service for

15/3/2019 Act fast for a share in $150,000 environment grants  Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien reminds community groups they have until March 25 to

13/3/2019 521 new aged care beds for Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has announced allocations have been approved for an extra

11/3/2019 Mary Valley secrets to be revealed with tourism grant The hidden gem of Mary Valley is about to be revealed to the world, with

8/3/2019 Federal grant puts spotlight on Gympie Showgrounds A $92,414 grant heralds a bright new future for Gympie Showgrounds, with Federal Member for Wide Bay

8/3/2019 Federal grant to help tap new tourism markets on Cooloola Coast “Voluntourism” will be the word on everyone’s lips in Tin Can Bay, with

8/3/2019 Free access to glucose monitoring extended for diabetics in Wide Bay  When Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien met young Sydney Ziebell last year,

7/3/2019 Funding helps plan for Maryborough Showground’s future success A new strategic plan will outline growth opportunities for Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park, with help

6/3/2019 Grants to highlight Noosa on tourism map Noosa will be highlighted on the world map, with tourism operators to benefit from training and industry

6/3/2019 Solar funding to help slash power bills for Wide Bay community groups Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is seeking expressions of interest

5/3/2019 Record funding to help reduce domestic violence in Wide Bay Combating violence against women and children in Wide Bay remains one of the Liberal

5/3/2019 $150,000 for a cleaner, greener Wide Bay Whether their mission is protecting the Mary River’s unique bum-breathing turtles, eradicating weeds, or planting a tree,

5/3/2019 Bruce Highway bridge naming honours early settler The bridge over Tandur Road on the Bruce Highway, south of Gympie, has been named the Thomas

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,