Fairfax News – Autumn 2024
Read my latest Fairfax Newsletter including a full list of Anzac Day services across the electorate. Click below to view the full newsletter.
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Local Sporting Champions Grant Applications Close Soon
Local Sporting Champions Grant applications close soon! The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships. Apply here: https://www.sportaus.gov.au/grants_and_funding/local_sporting_champions?fbclid=IwAR1VJEaObig3r78-nNsvptrRBBf3IgMCPZLoQaMEjuYyZYUROp4EtKsTPOs_aem_Aagq0DFEgdya0KSta0SSKQjw0D8R2PDn-o2tL0LyIBgBx_FikJrgxUImjHtt0ALdPFQ
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Let’s Get Moving Sunshine Coast!
Did you know that 75% of us don't do enough physical exercise each day? That's why I've joined my colleagues in the Million Move Challenge to move 75 times each day for 21 days in…
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State Labor Axes Funding for Young Sunshine Coast Mums
A life-changing Sunshine Coast program supporting young mums is facing collapse following news that the Palaszczuk/Miles State Labor Government has axed its funding, putting the future of many young mums at risk. The Supporting Teenagers…
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Autumn Road Trip
Please see details for my Autumn Road Trip below: Monday 22 April, 8am: BUDERIM - Buderim Village Park, cnr King & Church Sts, Buderim Wednesday 24 April, 8am: WOOMBYE, Opposite SPAR Woombye, Blackall St, Woombye Friday 26 April,…
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School Leaders Impress
Much is said in this parliament about national leadership. As I witnessed last week, when I held a morning tea forum with student leaders across the Sunshine Coast, leadership is found right across our country,…
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HALF THE RAIL PROMISED AT TWICE THE COST
Today’s rail announcement by Premier Miles confirms that the most sought-after legacy of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is dead in its tracks. The 2032 Games was the Sunshine Coast’s ticket to finally secure…
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Summer Road Trip
Please see details for my Summer Road Trip below: Monday 22nd January, 3:30pm – 4:30pm: Pacific Paradise, cnr Menzies Dr and David Low Way, next to Domino's restaurant. Tuesday 23rd January, 2:30pm – 3:30pm: Mapleton, 2 Flaxton Drive,…
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Fighting the anti-Australian brigade with pride and patriotism
With Australia Day under attack from the Albanese Labor Government, corporate Australia and local councils, Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien is fighting back with free Australia Day merchandise of his own. Splashed with…
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Calling Proud Australians
I am proud to be an Australian. I also support the tradition of Australia Day and I stand by our flag. Any attempt to cancel or silence Australia Day should be opposed. The traditions and…
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Christmas Hamper Campaign
I have partnered with The Shack Community Centre in Nambour as part of their 'Trees of Hope' campaign which brings a Christmas hamper to those who are in need. I invite you to fill a…
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Spring Road Trip
Please see details for my Spring Road Trip below: Monday 20th November, 8:30am - 9:30am: Bli Bli, outside 'White's IGA' on David Low Way, Bli Bli. Tuesday 21st November, 2:30pm - 3:15pm: Brightwater Blvd, near…
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Referendum Process Q&A
Many constituents have contacted my office seeking details of the upcoming Referendum on changing Australia's Constitution. As more information is made available from the Australian Electoral Commission, I will update this page. As of 29…
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Yandina School Students Visit Canberra!
Yandina State School students visited Canberra this week and gave their support for some interesting initiatives. Amidst all propositions discussed, there was one that received a resounding “Hear! Hear!” That proposition was “Yandina is the…
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Chat to Ted at his Winter Road Trip
Ted will be out and about on his Winter Road Trip commencing Monday 14 August 2023. Please come down and chat to Ted and the team about any local or federal issue. Mon 14 Aug,…
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Ukraine Ambassador launches General’s Friendship Gin during Coast visit
Ukraine Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko will help launch Sunshine & Sons General's Friendship Gin as part of his tour of the Sunshine Coast as special guest of the Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace.…
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Grants for Volunteer Organisations now OPEN
Could you use a grant of up to $5,000 to help volunteers in your local group? I’m calling for Expressions of Interest from not-for-profit groups in Fairfax for volunteer grants to help with equipment purchases,…
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Funding opportunity for Sunshine Coast community groups
Community organisations in Fairfax are being encouraged to apply for grants to upgrade their existing facilities or build new community infrastructure. Applications are now open for Growing Regions grants of between $500,000 and $15 million…
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Coalition calls for a fair go for our veterans
The Coalition is calling on the Albanese Labor Government to reinstate critical funding for veteran support services today, including $5 million to build a Veteran Wellbeing Centre on the Sunshine Coast. Visiting the Sunshine Coast,…
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Veterans Support
This week I invited representatives from local veteran organisations to meet with Shadow Minister for Veteran Affairs Barnaby Joyce to discuss how to provide better support for ex-service personnel in our community. Here on the…
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New Crisis Accommodation For At Risk Youth
Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien MP and IFYS (The Integrated Family and Youth Service) will formally open ‘The Old Church’ youth accommodation program for homeless young people who are transition out of homelessness, on…
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Growing Regions Program Grants
Are you a member of a community or sporting group seeking funding for an upgrade to your infrastructure? Expressions of Interest for Round 1 of the Growing Regions Program will open from 5 July to…
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Youth Energy Forum
In developing energy policy, I am consulting as widely as possible.I recently attended Coolum State High School and met with Year 11 & 12 students, who shared their views on climate change and next-generation clean…
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Lighting Up Nambour
Nambour’s iconic town centre will be shining brightly thanks to new lighting and public art displays being unveiled today by Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien. The Nambour Lights Up Project will be officially launched…
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Chat to Ted at his Autumn Road Trip
Ted will be out and about on his Autumn Road Trip commencing Monday 15 May 2023. Please come down and chat to Ted and the team about any local or federal issue. Mon 15 May,…
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Coolum SLSC Community Grants
It was a pleasure to join the Coolum Surf Club to celebrate with the recipients of the 2023 Community Benefit Fund grants recently, including Coolum Meals on Wheels, Riding for the Disabled, Yandina State School,…
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BLI BLI CENOTAPH UNVEILED TO THE COMMUNITY
Today Friday, 14 April, an unveiling and dedication service was held at Bli Bli’s Avenue of Honour to officially open the region’s new Cenotaph and quiet reflection space. The 3.4 metre Cenotaph will open just…
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ANZAC Day Services
For over a century Australians have served in conflict and peace around the world, protecting values of freedom and democracy. Our national spirit of remembrance has found a home on Anzac Day which marks that…
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New local roads at the Maroochydore and Mons Rds Interchange
You may recall the funding that I secured a few years ago to cover 80% of the $301.25 million upgrade of the Maroochydore and Mons Roads Interchange, on the Bruce Highway. I can report that the…
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