Media Releases

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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