Coalition Government delivers mobile coverage in Dulong
Residents in and around Dulong, Queensland are now benefiting from new and improved mobile coverage thanks to the Coalition Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program. Federal Minister for Communications, Mitch Fifield joined the Federal…
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Fairfax Annual Report 2017/18
As the Federal Member for Fairfax, my priority has been driving game-changing deals for rail, roads and the airport. Few regions in Australia can boast the funding we are now receiving from the Federal Government,…
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BRUCE HIGHWAY’S DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH
Work is now underway on an Australian-first engineering solution for the Bruce Highway Upgrade between Caloundra Road and the Sunshine Motorway. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said the first…
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Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund now open
Ted O’Brien MP, Federal Member for Fairfax, has announced that applications are now open for grants of up to $1 million to assist small publishers in Fairfax to stay competitive in today’s changing media environment.…
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Regional journalism cadetships funding now available
Ted O’Brien MP, Member for Fairfax, is calling on local media outlets to consider applying for funding for cadetships of up to $40,000 to help strengthen local journalism. The Turnbull Government is supporting cadetships…
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Federal Government support for NAIDOC Week celebrations in Fairfax
The Federal Government’s support for the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture has continued through funding for NAIDOC Week celebrations in Fairfax. Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien MP congratulates Nambour Community Centre who have…
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Reimagine Nambour
Through community forums, consultation and surveys, the community has shared its vision for Nambour: a transformed local economy while retaining its distinctive cultural identity. The Reimagine Nambour project will bring together government, community and business leaders…
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REGIONAL PRIORITY AS RECORD AGED CARE OFFERING OPENS
Existing and prospective aged care providers in Fairfax are being encouraged to apply for a share in a record offering of more than 14,000 new aged care places, with a special focus on rural, regional…
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Fairfax community asked to help end the wait this DonateLife Week
Ted O'Brien MP is encouraging Fairfax residents to register to be an organ and tissue donor during DonateLife Week 2018, Sunday 29 July to Sunday 5 August. “The majority of Australians support organ and tissue donation.…
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New Food Labels Provide More Clarity for Sunshine Coast Consumers
We will now have more clarity and less confusion about the food products we buy. Consumers will now be able to look to the familiar kangaroo symbol for clear and accurate information on if the…
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Early payment of Financial Assistance Grants good news for Sunshine Coast
• Sunshine Coast to share in early payment of $1.2 billion • Program enables councils to spend their grant according to local priorities Sunshine Coast Council will be able to start work on crucial new…
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Grants for volunteer organisations in Fairfax
Ted O'Brien MP has called on community organisations in Fairfax to apply for grant funding to support the efforts of their volunteers. Mr O'Brien the Federal Government was providing $20 million worth of grants valued between…
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2018 Fairfax Seniors ‘Cost of Living’ Forum
Please join me at the 2018 Fairfax Seniors 'Cost of Living' Forum. I will be joined by two guest speakers - Julie Schafer, Financial Planner and Margaret Donaldson, MyAged Care specialist. Date: Monday 6 August When: 9 am…
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Call for Fairfax preschools and schools to take part in languages program
The Federal Government will expand its successful Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program into more preschools and schools in Fairfax. Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien encouraged Fairfax preschools and schools to get on-board and give…
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AGRIBUSINESSES TARGET NEW MARKETS AND JOB GROWTH WITH GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
Farmers, food suppliers and retailers across the country are set to benefit from Australia’s first ever agribusiness clustering initiative. Food Innovation Australia Limited’s (FIAL) Cluster Programme encourages businesses, researchers and educational institutions to work together…
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Helping Fairfax small businesses grow by going digital
The Federal Government today announced funding of $18m towards a new Australia-wide program helping family and small businesses build their digital capability. Minister for Small and Family Business, the Workplace and Deregulation, Craig Laundy, said…
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START-UPS IN FAIRFAX GET A BOOST FROM GOVERNMENT
Regional incubators in Fairfax will be given additional assistance to apply for the Incubator Support initiative to improve their commercial prospects. A new regional specialist will be appointed to assist local incubators through the application…
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FUNDING APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR VETERANS’ HEALTH WEEK 2018
NUTRITION will be the theme for this year’s Veterans’ Health week with funding for applications to support events highlighting the week now open for Ex-Service organisations (ESOs) and community groups. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Darren…
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SOLAR FARM HAS ITS TIME IN THE SUN
Sunshine Coast Solar Farm project wins national award • Sunshine Coast Council wins one of 10 categories of the 2018 National Awards for Local Government • The council is Australia’s first local government to offset…
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What’s in the 2018 Budget for the Sunshine Coast?
The Federal Government is sticking to its plan to build a stronger economy to benefit all Australians. This is a budget custom-made for the Sunshine Coast, and focusses on five key measures: Provide tax relief…
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Buckets of new money for the Bruce Highway
The Sunshine Coast is the big winner in this year’s Federal Budget with more than $1.68billion in new money for the Bruce Highway: $880 million for upgrades to the Bruce Highway between Pine River and Caloundra $800…
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2018 Budget announcement – $880M for the Bruce Hwy
The 2018 Federal Budget has delivered a trifecta for the Sunshine Coast! Revealed today, a massive $880 million for Bruce Highway upgrades between Pine Rivers and Caloundra; on top of the $800 million promised to fix…
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RAIL DUPLICATION FUNDING WINDFALL
Our ‘Get on Board’ campaign to transform rail on the Sunshine Coast is making huge headway with $390 million federal funding for much-needed rail duplication and capacity upgrades. The Federal Government will provide $390million…
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BIG NEWS! – $390 MILLION FOR RAIL
11 June 2019 - Queensland State Budget Sunshine Coast is yet again short changed by the State Labor Government to the tune of $230 million for the North Coast Rail Line. Why? Click below for…
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2018 Regional Telecommunications Review begins
***** Submissions are now open. CLICK HERE FOR Details ****** Minister for Regional Communications, Senator Bridget McKenzie, and Ted O’Brien MP, Federal Member for Fairfax, have welcomed the announcement of the 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review…
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15,000 TREES TO BE PLANTED IN FAIRFAX
15,000 trees will be planted on the Sunshine Coast by June 2020 thanks to a $110,000 boost from the Federal Government for new revegetation projects that directly help recover threatened ecological communities or threatened species.…
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LOCAL INVENTION ‘SNAPS’ UP LUCRATIVE GRANT
An ingenious Sunshine Coast invention that is being snapped up by the world’s top food and product brands has been awarded a sizeable federal grant. Snapsil Australia, based at Forest Glen, has developed ‘world-first’ packaging which…
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SCIENCE IN FOCUS AT COOLUM BEACH CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Students at one of Coolum’s fastest-growing schools are counting down the days to the opening of their much anticipated state-of-the-art Science Centre. The new building at Coolum Beach Christian College is supported by a $440,000…
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Do you have children in child care? New Child Care Package
The Federal Government’s new child care and early learning subsidy package commences on 2 July 2018. We recognise that access to child care can mean the difference between working and not working and so our…
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