Media Releases

28 August 2018 Launch of headspace GympieThis Tuesday, the Gympie community will gather to celebrate the official opening of the newest service tackling youth-specific mental

21 August 2018 Coalition grants boost advocacy services to veteransFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today announced more than $68,000 will be provided by

20 August 2018 Further assistance for farmers in droughtFarmers across Queensland dealing with the impacts of drought will have access to a second round of

20 August 2018 Queensland to benefit from major Defence projectThe Coalition Government has signed a contract with Rheinmetall for the delivery of 211 armoured combat

16 August 2018 Federal funds for local priorities Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today welcomed the quarterly payment of $4,351,467 which has been made

14 August 2018 Round 3 of the Safer Communities Fund applications now openFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today said Round 3 of the

13 August 2018   Wide Bay’s sporting champions recognised by Llew O’Brien  Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced the latest round of

10 August 2018 Grants to get Wide Bay Seniors online Llew O’Brien, Federal Member for Wide Bay, is encouraging community organisations to apply for a share of up to

8 August 2018 Immediate Relief for Farming Families takes Drought Relief to $576 millionFarming families across the Wide Bay will receive immediate additional financial support

8 August 2018 2018 Volunteer Grants now available  Llew O’Brien MP, Federal Member for Wide Bay, is encouraging community organisations in Wide Bay to apply

7 August 2018 LNP MPs sleep rough in Canberra to support St Vinnies Sunshine CoastLNP Federal Members of Parliament from the Sunshine Coast, Andrew Wallace, Ted

7 August 2018 LOCAL BUSINESSES PROVE ENTREPRENEURIAL WORTHThe northern end of the Sunshine Coast has proven itself as Queensland’s entrepreneurial capital if the latest round

3 August 2018 Local projects deliver Stronger Communities in Wide BayFederal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is calling for project proposals for funding from

2 August 2018 Investment in sport infrastructure to build stronger communitiesLlew O’Brien, Federal Member for Wide Bay, is encouraging local sporting groups to apply for funding for a national

27 July 2018 Dob in a Dealer Campaign for Wide BayFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien MP has welcomed a further $1 million funding commitment by

27 July 2018 National action on endometriosis to help thousands of Australian womenThe Coalition Government has released Australia’s first National Action Plan for Endometriosis, investing

25 July 2018 Lights on for busy Tinana IntersectionNew traffic signals have been switched on at the Gympie and Iindah roads intersection, in Tinana, on

24 July 2018 NAB’s Leadership on Farm Management Deposits a boost for farmers Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has welcomed news that the

21 July 2018 New WW1 war memorial opens in Maryborough Stage 2 of the Fraser Coast Military Trail has opened in Maryborough, Queensland The Gallipoli

16 July 2018 Tenders called for more safety works north of Gympie on the Bruce HighwayA major safety upgrade of a 4.7-kilometre stretch of the

16 July 2018 Funding Builds Better Regions in NoosaNoosa is set to benefit from Stage 3 of the Rufous Street Masterplan Digital Hub at Peregian

12 July 2018 Funding Builds Better Regions in MaryboroughMaryborough is set to benefit from an upgrade to the South Street Boat Ramp near the Lamington

9 July 2018 $59,000 investment for Cherbourg’s Barambah PotteryThe Coalition Government is providing a $59,000 grant to Cherbourg Historical Precinct Group Inc to re-open Barambah

4 July 2018 Coalition Government’s support for NAIDOC celebrations in Wide BayThe Coalition Government’s support for the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture

4 July 2018 Regional boost for Maryborough and Cooroy under Building Better Regions FundA new Veterans Community Initiatives Strategy, operated at Maryborough by the Fraser

3 July 2018 Regions a priority as record Aged Care offering opens  The Coalition Government’s 2018-19 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR) opened yesterday with a

28 June 2018 Early payment of Financial Assistance Grants good news for Wide Bay communities Wide Bay to share in early payment of $1.2 billion

28 June 2018 Funding for Seniors’ independent living in Wide Bay More than $57 million will be provided to local organisations to help older Wide

26 June 2018 Sporting Schools extends its reach to get children more active in Wide Bay Applications close this week for the Coalitions $200 million

26 June 2018 Works Start on new Noosa crossing – Mary River Road Bridge Construction is getting underway on the new Mary River Road Bridge

25 June 2018 Wide Bay Burnett selected for Regional Employment Trials Program The Wide Bay Burnett is one of 10 regions across the country set to

18 June 2018 Wide Bay schools to take part in languages program  Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has welcomed the Coalition Government’s announcement

12 June 2018 Wide Bay’s Community Survey 2018 – return date extended to 20 July With around 100 surveys being returned each day and more

11 June 2018 New Mobile Phone Black Spot round announced to extend network coverage Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien, has welcomed the Federal

1 June 2018 Time running out for Wide Bay families to switch to new child care system Families in Wide Bay are advised to make the

31 May 2018 Government announces Federal Court reforms Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has welcomed the announcement of the Coalition Government’s reforms in

31 May 2018 Supporting Regional Students Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has welcomed the Coalition Government’s $53.9 million commitment to increase the number

30 May 2018 Tackling the scourge of ice in Wide Bay The Coalition Government is delivering on our strategy to tackle the scourge of ice

30 May 2018 Start ups in Wide Bay get a boost from Government Regional incubators in Wide Bay will be given additional help to apply for

24 May 2018 Delivering Safer Communities in Wide Bay Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien MP announced today that the Coalition Government will provide $155,920

23 May 2018 Funding Applications open for Veterans’ Health Week 2018 Veterans’ Health Week is a great initiative encouraging health and wellbeing in the veteran and

17 May 2018 Llew O’Brien calls for funding freeze to be lifted for USC Fraser Coast Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has called on

16 May 2018 Coalition Government delivers a record $5 billion Budget boost in Aged Care FundingFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has welcomed the investment

14 May 2018 A Stronger Rural Health Strategy for Wide Bay The Coalition Government has announced a strong Rural Health Strategy which is a transformational

14 May 2018 More Funding for School Chaplains to boost Student Wellbeing The Coalition Government has announced its ongoing support of the National School Chaplaincy Programme, which provides vital pastoral care services to thousands

9 May 2018  Budget 2018 delivers for Wide Bay The Turnbull-McCormack Government’s 2018 Budget delivers on the Liberal Nationals plan to build a stronger economy

8 May 2018 Lifeline funding boost to support mental health The Coalition Government will provide $33.8 million to Lifeline to significantly boost their telephone crisis

4 May 2018 Backing Wide Bay’s Craft Brewers and DistillersCraft brewers and distillers will no longer pay additional tax, allowing them to compete on fairer

4 May 2018 Age Pension Guide now available An updated Age Pension Guide explaining the terms and conditions that apply to the Age Pension has

3 May 2018 NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK 2018 Federal Member for Wide Bay, Co Chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Road Safety, and Queensland Chair

2 May 2018 Another Medicare record for patients in Wide Bay The latest Medicare data from July 2017 to March 2018 shows Australian patients have

30 April 2018 Wide Bay families to benefit from added early learning supportFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien has welcomed new funding from the

23 April 2018 Liberal-National Government commits $800 million to build Section D – Cooroy to Curra The Federal Government will commit $800 million towards the

ANZAC DAY MESSAGE 2018 Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien today encouraged everyone in Wide Bay to pause and reflect on Anzac Day, to

19 April 2018 2018 influenza vaccines now available in Wide BayResidents in the Wide Bay electorate who are most at risk of getting sick during this

19 April 2018 Government announces telecommunications Consumer Safeguards ReviewFederal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has welcomed the release of the Turnbull-McCormack Government’s terms of reference

18 April 2018 Powerful new reforms to ensure safe, quality aged care for older residents of Wide BaySeniors in Wide Bay communities and their families will

16 April 2018 Location announced for new Gympie headspace servicesYoung people in Gympie and surrounding areas will soon get improved access to youth-specific mental health support

12 April 2018 Make the switch to new child care and early learning system With the Coalition Government’s new child care and early learning system set

7 April 2018 Going along for the ride at Kilkivan’s Great Horse Ride Festival Locals and equestrian fans are celebrating the new extended five day Kilkivan

6 April 2018 Major mobile coverage boost for Wide Bay The Coalition Government has committed $220 million to the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) to extend

6 April  2018 Better Health at the Noosa Men’s Shed The Noosa Men’s Shed has been awarded a grant of $3,880 from the Coalition Government

6 April 2018 Llew O’Brien congratulates Gympie’s Little Haven Palliative Care for Recognition in PC inquiry report The high quality service that is delivered by Gympie’s

29 March 2018 Major safety improvements for Bruce Highway north of Tiaro Completion of a $16.55 million upgrade of a six-kilometre section of the Bruce

28 March 2018 Regional Growth Fund can support Wide Bay’s big ideas Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging businesses, local councils and

28 March 2018 Show your support for a safer Bruce Highway – Sign the petition for Section D today Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew

27 March 2018 Wide Bay’s Sporting Champions recognised by Llew O’Brien Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien today announced the latest round of successful

26 March 2018 STEM program sets Preschoolers up for jobs of the future Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has announced Australian Government funding

23 March 2018 Investing in our Communities Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, has announced Australian Government funding for an innovative program which will

22 March 2018 Tackling Homelessness in Wide Bay Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said today young people at risk of homelessness would receive greater

Record Medicare bulk billing rate a win for patients in Wide Bay More Wide Bay patients are seeing their doctor without paying a cent, with

Regional Queensland to benefit from Land 400 Project Hundreds of new jobs will be created in Queensland with the Coalition Government’s announcement of Rheinmetall as

09/03/2018 Grants open to celebrate 2018 NAIDOC Week in Wide Bay Coalition Government investing $1.4 million for local communities to celebrate 2018 NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC

09/03/2018 Bruce Highway Section C delivers upgrade south of Gympie Upgrade delivers 10.5 kilometres of four-lane highway between Traveston and Woondum Milestone follows opening to traffic

08/03/2018 Funding package to deliver jobs boost for Wide Bay Successful projects announced for Wide Bay electorate under the Regional Jobs and Investment Packages $220

07/03/2018 Record Medicare bulk billing rate a win for patients in Wide Bay More Wide Bay patients are seeing their doctor without paying a cent,

07/03/2018 $725,000 funding for World Heritage-listed wonder Fraser Island World Heritage-listed Fraser Island will share in $47.4 million in Coalition Government funding to protect and

02/03/2018 Wide Bay encouraged to ‘Think Big’ – New Regional Growth Fund Now Open Regional Growth Fund is now open for initial applications Program will

28/02/2018 1,214 Wide Bay residents move off welfare and into work More than 1,200 people in Wide Bay, including many long-term unemployed welfare recipients, have

28/02/2018 Community groups in Wide Bay encouraged to get their green thumbs ready Wide Bay community, land care, environment and other natural resource management groups

27/02/2018 Ground-breaking flu vaccines to protect seniors in Wide Bay If you are aged 65 or over, you are eligible for two new ground-breaking and

27/02/2018 Wide Bay residents urged to have their say on Aged Care Workforce strategy Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is encouraging people to

26/02/2018 Llew O’Brien welcomes election of Michael McCormack as Leader of the Nationals and Deputy Prime Minister Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has

23/02/2018 Statement on Barnaby Joyce Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien paid tribute to work of former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure

22/02/2018 New food labels make it easy to show Aussie pride Mandatory Country of Origin food labelling standards to come into effect on July 1,

19/02/2018 Coalition Government delivers a one-stop shop for financial complaints Consumers and small businesses in Wide Bay will have access to free, fast and binding

15/02/2018 $6,078 grant helps Noosa Library Service bring National Science Week to Wide Bay Noosa Library Service will bring the excitement and discovery of National

13/02/2018 Coalition delivers improved mobile phone coverage in Wide Bay Windera mobile phone users will enjoy improved coverage with a new mobile base station switched

12/02/2018 More support to cut smoking and save lives in Wide Bay Wide Bay residents who smoke will have more support to quit, with record

09/02/2018 Wide Bay Aged Care: Priorities and Opportunities The continuing delivery and potential expansion of flexible, quality aged care services promises increasing opportunities for Wide