Media Releases

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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