Autumn Road/Rail Trip across Fairfax
I'll be travelling across the electorate from 16-20 April during my Autumn Road/Rail Trip. Let's talk rail. If you catch the train, either on a work day, or only occasionally, I want to talk to…
Read More
More funding for Men’s Sheds in Fairfax
I am proud to again inform a Men's Shed in Fairfax that they have been successful in gaining funding as part of the Federal Government's National Shed Development Programme - this time for Coolum Men's Shed in…
Read More
Rail Duplication one step closer
On Tuesday 27 March 2018, Infrastructure Australia released their 2018 Priority List of projects - which includes the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade, recognising that the line is congested and adversely impacting on rail travel…
Read More
ANZAC Day activities in Fairfax, Wednesday 25 April 2018
The following ANZAC Day remembrance ceremonies and activities will be held in Fairfax on Wednesday 25 April 2018: Maroochydore 4.28am Dawn Service, Cenotaph, Cotton Tree Park 8.30am Parade, Cotton Tree Park 9.00am Main Anzac Day…
Read More
How will Labor’s Tax Grab affect you?
I have been contacted by many locals in Fairfax over the past 10 days about Labor's policy to scrap franking credits and change the dividend imputation system in Australia. Real Australians telling me about their real-life…
Read More
Harmony Day events on the Sunshine Coast
Wednesday 21 March is Harmony Day - a day to celebrate Australia's differences and multicultural history. Below are a list of local events celebrating Harmony Day: Harmony Day - Everyone Belongs on the Sunshine Coast, Alexandra…
Read More
Labor’s Tax Refund Theft
“The Labor Party is planning to rip money from the pockets of pensioners, retirees and low-income earners to pay for its budget black hole,” the Member Fairfax, Ted O’Brien MP said. Labor have announced they…
Read More
Sunshine Coast students take a stand against bullying
Schools in the electorate of Fairfax will take a stand against bullying today, with students set to participate in the country’s key annual anti-bullying event. Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien, said that nothing riles…
Read More
NOTICE – Ramp closures at Caloundra Road interchange, 18 & 19 March 2018
Ramp closures at Caloundra Road interchange Temporary ramp closures will be in effect at the Caloundra Road interchange on Sunday 18 March and Monday 19 March 2018 between 8pm and 5am when traffic volumes…
Read More
GOVERNMENT INITIATIVE FAST TRACKS FAIRFAX MANUFACTURER’S DEVELOPMENT
Liberal MP Ted O’Brien welcomed the Assistant Minister for Science, Jobs and Innovation, Senator the Hon Zed Seselja to visit a local manufacturer of innovative medical equipment on the Sunshine Coast. Smartline Machinery is a…
Read More
Language learning for preschoolers in Fairfax
Around 950 children at 28 preschools in Fairfax will be given the opportunity to learn a second language this year, thanks to the Federal Government’s Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program. Mr Ted O’Brien MP…
Read More
Supporting unpaid carers in Fairfax
Mr Ted O'Brien MP, said unpaid carers in Fairfax would benefit from $85.6 million in additional funding for support services. Mr O'Brien said the new support services were in recognition of the important contribution unpaid carers…
Read More
Major upgrade takes flight on Sunshine Coast
Construction on the Sunshine Coast Airport expansion project is set to commence with a major construction contract awarded today. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Michael McCormack said the project delivered on…
Read More
100,000 MORE AUSTRALIANS MOVE OFF WELFARE AND INTO WORK
More than 100,000 of the most disadvantaged Australians, many long-term unemployed welfare recipients, have gained a job through the Federal Government’s wage subsidy program since 2015. Wage subsidies are playing a strong role in helping…
Read More
COMMUNITY GROUPS IN FAIRFAX ENCOURAGED TO GET THEIR GREEN THUMBS READY!
Our local community, landcare, environment and other natural resource management groups can now apply for funding to help restore our local environment in Fairfax, under the Federal Government’s $5 million Environment Small Grants opportunity. The…
Read More
SUNSHINE COAST COMPANY FLYING THE FLAG FOR COMMONWEALTH GAMES GLORY
AN indigenous Sunshine Coast business is flying high after winning a major Commonwealth Games contract. Kennelly Constructions, based at Chevallum, is building 170 flagpole bases for the Gold Coast Games, including the base for the…
Read More
Going organic
Ted O'Brien's February Column as it appeared in the Sunshine Valley Gazette Road trip I recently upped the ante on my seasonal road trips through Fairfax by taking a fully staffed mobile office with me.…
Read More
National Disability Conference Initiative grants round open in Fairfax
The Federal Government is making it easier for people with disability to participate in nationally focused, disability-related conferences held in Australia. Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien MP said grants of up to $10,000 are available…
Read More
Ground-breaking flu vaccines to protect seniors in Fairfax
The Federal Government will provide two new ground-breaking flu vaccines to over 3 million Australians aged 65 years and over - free of charge. These new vaccines will help provide stronger protection for over 65s…
Read More
International Scholarships for Sunshine Coast students
Thousands of university students are expanding their education horizons in foreign countries thanks to a Commonwealth scholarship program. With O’Week kicking off on campuses this week, Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien is urging undergraduates to…
Read More
Food labels, land sales and more
Ted O‘Brien's February Column - Mary Valley Voice Mobile Office My beefed-up seasonal road trip through Fairfax last month was a success and I thank people who took advantage of my fully staffed mobile office…
Read More
Community News
Ted O'Brien's February Column, Sunshine Coast community newspapers (News Ltd) Seasonal Road Trip My first seasonal road trip for 2018 was a success with booked-out meetings and plenty of interest as I travelled to different…
Read More
Scholarships open to Fairfax volunteers
Ted O’Brien is calling for volunteers to apply for a scholarship to attend this year’s National Volunteering Conference. Mr O’Brien said the scholarships would enable volunteers from Fairfax to travel to Sydney for the national…
Read More
Quad-strain meningococcal vaccine available to Sunshine Coast infants
To help protect Sunshine Coast youngsters from the devastating consequences of meningococcal, the Turnbull Government will add a quad-strain vaccine to the National Immunisation Program (NIP). Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said the new vaccine…
Read More
Nambour to Brisbane in 45 minutes flat!
There’s been a lot of talk about ‘game-changing’ infrastructure for the Sunshine Coast recently, but a rail commute from Nambour to Brisbane in just 45 minutes could be the project that changes everything. Team Queensland…
Read More
Local Sporting Grants Open for Application
The search for our next group of local sporting champions is on. 18 year old Harri Jones is just one recent recipient of a Local Sporting Champions grant from the Office of Ted O’Brien and…
Read More
Talk to Ted on the Road
Ted O’Brien’s new high-tech mobile office has proven a success, with booked-out constituent meetings offering faster feedback on issues. Ted has upped the ante on his seasonal road trips through his Fairfax electorate this year…
Read More
15 hours of preschool a week for all Fairfax children
More than 2,150 children across Fairfax will benefit from a more than $400 million preschool funding boost announced by the Federal Government. Ted O’Brien MP for Fairfax said the $2.78 million for 2,163 local preschoolers…
Read More
Giving Australians a fair go in agricultural land sales
Farmers across Fairfax are set to benefit from new rules announced today to ensure Aussies get a fair go in agricultural land sales. The changes require farm land to be marketed widely to potential Australians…
Read More
Fast rail will reinvigorate hinterland towns
Ted O'Brien's Column as it appeared in the Sunshine Valley Gazette, January 2018 You may have seen news reports about a bold plan for fast rail from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast called North Coast…
Read More