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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Australia Day 2018 – FREE events and activities around Fairfax!
Looking for free events and activities this Australia Day? We’ve put together the following list of great events to celebrate Australia Day on Friday 26 January 2018 across the Fairfax electorate. Coolum Beach Australia Day 2018…
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CORNED BEEF AND HARD WORK SECRET TO LONG LIFE
TURNING 100 is just the latest milestone in the long and colourful life of Maroochydore centenarian Mary Murray OAM. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien popped into Mary’s birthday celebrations on Monday January 8, to congratulate…
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Buderim teen races ahead with sporting grant
Buderim's Harri Jones, 18, is on track to become one of the nation’s hottest names in world motor sport. The local lad graduated from Immanuel Lutheran College in 2016 and spent his gap year racing both…
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Local investment in medicinal cannabis
Ted O'Brien's Column as published in the Mary Valley Voice, January 2018 The Sunshine Coast can trace its roots through agriculture, starting out as a cane growing region and now gaining a solid reputation for…
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Ted’s new mobile office to hit the streets
Ted O'Brien will take a fully staffed mobile office on a listening tour of the electorate so pop in and have a chat or book a longer appointment in his private marquee office (dates &…
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Medicinal cannabis future blossums
EXPORTING medicinal cannabis to overseas countries will be allowed following an important announcement by the federal government. The move helps develop and secure the future of the medicinal cannabis sector and follows extensive consultation undertaken last year. It…
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$3million to reduce drownings
Sunshine Coast surf lifesaving and water safety groups will benefit from the Turnbull Government's commitment to reducing drowning deaths. Ted O'Brien said an extra $3 million would be delivered to lifesaving clubs and other water safety organisations around…
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