$500k Secures Buderim Men’s Shed Future
See the announcement here. The Federal Government has come to the rescue of Australia’s largest Men’s Shed with a grant worth half a million dollars. “The Buderim Men’s Shed found out last year…
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QLD’s first medical cannabis provider establishes business on the Sunshine Coast
Medifarm, Queensland's first licensed provider of medical cannabis, has commenced construction of their greenhouse facility at a secret location on the Sunshine Coast. I saw the facility this week, which is expected to begin providing…
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Fairfax Annual Report Snapshot
Never before has the Sunshine Coast been the recipient of so much Federal Government funding. In the past 12 months, we have achieved wonderful results together - for infrastructure, business, families and transport. This video…
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Funding available for Sunshine Coast Community Groups
Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien is encouraging local community groups to flag any small capital works projects which would benefit from Federal Government funding. The Commonwealth has committed $150,000 in support of up to 20 projects…
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SECURE YOUR SEAT AT THE SENIORS’ FORUM
SENIORS’ health is one issue which will be put under the spotlight when local over 50s come together on Friday, 4 August at a free forum dedicated to Coast seniors. The Fairfax Seniors’ Forum, initiated…
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What does the 2016 Census reveal for Fairfax?
I am fascinated by numbers and statistics. That’s why I get somewhat overly excited when Census data is released. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has published the first round of data from the 2016 Census…
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$250,000 for Sunshine Coast Submarine Cable Feasibility Study
The Turnbull Government has delivered on its commitment to provide a $250,000 grant for the Sunshine Coast Regional Council to undertake a feasibility study into landing a submarine cable in the region. The proposal to…
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Design plans released for interchange upgrades near Forest Glen
• Upgrades to key Sunshine Coast interchanges are moving ahead as part of the Bruce Highway - Maroochydore Road Interchange Upgrade – Stage 1 • Proposed design for Maroochydore and Nambour Connection Roads open for…
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Two Coast Innovators Share $830,697 in Federal Grants
A Coolum business creating software for the visually impaired and a North Arm business set to change the horticultural world with its all-climate vertical farming system are among only 24 businesses Australia wide to benefit…
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WINTER ROAD TRIP – 26-29 June 2017
Ted is out and about in the electorate again for his Winter Road Trip from 26 - 29 June 2017, visiting Maroochydore, Buderim, Woombye and Coolum. He will be joined by LNP candidates and MPs contesting the…
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Medicinal Cannabis Businesses put at risk by One Nation
One Nation’s backflip in the Senate yesterday has put at risk the viability of domestic medicinal cannabis suppliers like MediFarm based on the Sunshine Coast. Just seven weeks ago, MediFarm received the state’s first federal…
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Stand Up for Nambour Survey and Forum
In May 2017, Ted hosted a survey and forum on the economy and future of Nambour. Over 500 people responded to the survey, with a further 60 locals and business representatives participating in a forum to share ideas and strategies. Closure…
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Securing a Better Future for Our Seniors
The health and finances of Sunshine Coast seniors are getting the attention they deserve from this year’s federal budget, with measures to boost superannuation and protect Medicare. The Turnbull government’s 2016-17 budget initiatives are set…
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6-lanes for Bruce Highway – Brisbane to Sunshine Coast
The Bruce Highway bottleneck will be no-more, with two extra lanes to be built between Caboolture and Caloundra effectively 6-laning the Bruce from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said the…
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Budget benefits Sunshine Coast black spots
Two black spots at Buderim and another at Kiels Mountain will be fixed under road safety funding allocated in Tuesday night’s budget. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester and Federal Member for Fairfax,…
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BUDGET 2017
The Turnbull Government is making the right choices to ensure our nation’s remarkable economic growth story continues, so we can secure better days ahead for hard-working Australians on the Sunshine Coast. “Our economic growth…
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New Committee Puts Seniors First
Seniors on the Sunshine Coast will have their voices heard in Canberra through a new local committee dedicated to the over 50s. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien, who has established the Seniors Advisory Committee, said…
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Tourism Boom for Sunshine Coast Rolls On
Tourism operators and small businesses are hopeful the recent boom in trade will roll on as many people plan an extended long weekend ahead of ANZAC day. The local tourism industry is going from strength…
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FREE Glucose Monitoring Devices for Sunshine Coast Kids with Diabetes
Children suffering type 1 diabetes will no longer face the stress of having up to 10 blood tests a day thanks to a Federal Government initiative supplying eligible families with free, continuous glucose monitoring devices.…
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NEW SUPPORT FOR YOUNG SUNNY COAST JOB SEEKERS
A new Federal Government incentive is now available to help Sunshine Coast businesses hire additional staff. Wage subsidies are a key component of the Government’s new jobactive PaTH Program, which will be fully rolled out…
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KIDS BEAT THE HEAT IN THE HOTTEST YEAR
It’s been a record hot start to the year but kindy kids, sports and volunteer organisations are playing it cool thanks to federal government funding. Community grants totalling $35,000 have warmed the hearts of community…
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TEACHING KINDY KIDS NEW LANGUAGES
Time is running out for Sunshine Coast Kindergarten’s to embrace an exciting early-learning languages program being rolled out nationally for the first time this year. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien is encouraging local Kindy’s…
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THANKING THE HEROS OF THE COOLUM BUSHFIRE CRISIS
TRANSCRIPT FROM PARLIAMENT HOUSE SPEECH: Ted O’Brien: So busy are the lives of everyday Australians that it sometimes takes a major event for us to pause; take a step back and reflect on how lucky…
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Turning up the heat for Summer road trip
CROWDS of Fairfax constituents have aired their concerns and fears with new MP Ted O’Brien on his summer listening tour of the electorate. Starting the year with his ear to the ground, the Fairfax MP…
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MPs DO THE LAURIE LAWRENCE FIVE
Local federal MPs Ted O’Brien and Andrew Wallace have met with swimming sensation Laurie Lawrence to promote water safety for under fives. “Living on the Sunshine Coast and with the summer holidays upon us it’s…
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COALITION DELIVERS NEW MOBILE COVERAGE TO SUNSHINE COAST HINTERLAND
The hinterland town of Kidaman Creek, between Mapleton and Kenilworth, will receive an upgraded mobile base station to improve mobile coverage under round 2 of the Australian Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program Member for Fairfax…
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O’BRIEN OPENS DIRECT PATHWAY INTO PARLIAMENT FOR THE PEOPLE OF FAIRFAX
Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien has used social media to ensure the voices of his constituents are heard in parliament. Mr O’Brien put out a request via FaceBook last night, asking constituents what issues they…
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CHANGING FOOD LABELLING LAWS WILL HELP SUNSHINE COAST PRODUCERS
Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien has used the Sunshine Coast’s fresh produce and food industry to highlight the vital affect new food labelling laws would have for local producers during a speech on the Competition…
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LNP TEAM QUEENSLAND
Queensland LNP Members and Senators have met this morning to discuss future priorities to get the Queensland economy moving and build on the strong record of delivery for Queensland by the LNP Government. Member for…
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Seniors Spring into Focus
Sunshine Coast senior citizens have become a focus for Ted O’Brien’s second road trip. Keeping his commitment to take a staffed, mobile office to the people, the Member for Fairfax is rolling out his Spring…
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