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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Small win for Jackie and FIASP
More than 15,000 Australians with diabetes will be left in the lurch following the Albanese Government’s removal of Fiasp from the PBS. Astoundingly, the Minister for Health, Mark Butler has taken absolutely no responsibility for…
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LABOR GOVERNMENT REMOVES LIFE-CHANGING INSULIN FROM PBS
15,000 families have had the rug pulled out from under them, as the Labor Government quietly removes a life-changing diabetes insulin from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Fiasp is an innovative mealtime insulin that improves blood…
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**CLOSED** Ted’s Biggest Survey: Have your Say
Please note that Ted's Biggest Survey is now closed, but he would still like to hear from Fairfax residents about what's important to you. Please email him at ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au or call Team Ted on 5479…
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Chat to Ted on his Summer road trip
Ted will be out and about on his Summer Road Trip commencing Thursday 23 February 2023. Please come down and chat to Ted and the team about any local or federal issue. Thursday 23 Feb,…
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Stronger Communities Programme grants EOI now open
EOI applications for Round 8 of the Stronger Communities Programme are now open for projects located in the Fairfax electorate. The program will fund local projects to deliver social benefits in communities across Australia. Ted invites eligible…
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PLANTING TREES TO HONOUR THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE
Students at Coolum State School will remember Her Majesty’s seventy years of service for years to come, thanks to a Federal Government grant to plant native trees on its campus. Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted…
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Veteran Wellbeing Grants Program now OPEN
Applications are now open for the Veteran Wellbeing Grants Program. This program provides small grants (up to $50,000) and large grants (from $50,001 to $150,000) for projects and services to support members of the veteran…
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Virtual Reality revolutionises training at Maroochydore social enterprise
The Virtual Reality (VR) revolution has come to a Maroochydore social enterprise and it’s already a hit for employees with disability who will use the powerful training tool to upskill. Forty-eight Endeavour Foundation Maroochydore employees…
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PLANTING TREES TO HONOUR THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE
Students at Coolum Beach Christian College will remember Her Majesty’s seventy years of service for years to come, thanks to a Federal Government grant to plant native trees on their campus. Federal Member for Fairfax,…
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COAST MP’S DEMAND LABOR HONOUR $1.6 BILLION COMMITMENT FOR RAIL
Sunshine Coast MPs Ted O’Brien and Andrew Wallace are demanding the Albanese Labor Government honour a $1.6 billion rail commitment in the March Federal Budget next week. At stake is a new heavy rail line…
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$10 MILLION RAISED TO BUILD ICONIC ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE IN CBD
A community campaign to build an iconic Entertainment Centre in the Maroochydore CBD as a legacy of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is picking up pace with $10 million in philanthropic pledges now raised…
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Entrepreneurs Make Pitch
Three budding young entrepreneurs have made it to the final stage of this year's Generation Innovation Challenge. Bailey Page, Eliza Blumke and and Josie Pacey have worked hard to develop their business concepts and refine…
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SUNCOAST COLLEGE FAREWELLS HER MAJESTY
Over one-thousand students, teachers and staff gathered today in honour of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate a life of unflagging service, humility and faith. The tribute included the ceremonious planting of a moreton…
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VOLUNTEER GRANTS PROGRAM RE-OPEN
Grants of up to $5,000 are now available for Sunshine Coast community groups to support the valuable work of local volunteers. The Volunteer Grants program, which was initiated by the former Coalition Government, is…
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Chat to Ted on his Spring Road Trip
Ted will be out and about on his Spring Road Trip from 1-3 September. Please come down and chat to Ted and the team about any local or federal issue. Thursday 1 Sept, 7.45am COOLUM…
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Cool New Shade for Maroochydore Football Club
Maroochydore Swans Football Club fans will be keeping cool and dry next season following the installation of a new weather-proof roof. Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien MP officially opened the new under-cover area for…
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$billions for Sunshine Coast projects on the line
$billions for critical infrastructure projects are on the line in a revised Labor Government budget to be released in October.
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**EOIs CLOSED** 2022 Fairfax Volunteer Grants
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for the 2022 Volunteer Grants. The Volunteer Grants program was an initiative of the Coalition Government, and I am pleased to be able to continue our commitment to…
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Climate Change and Energy ‘Listening Tour’
Local efforts to address complex climate and energy challenges will be top of the agenda today as the University of the Sunshine Coast hosts the Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy Ted O’Brien as…
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LOCAL BUSINESS LEADER TO HEAD SUNSHINE COAST 2032
‘Sunshine Coast 2032’ is under new leadership today, after Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien officially passed the baton to well-known business and community leader Roz White. Sunshine Coast 2032 is a community driven initiative…
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DELIVER ON YOUR PROMISE OR RISK BUSINESS CLOSURES
The Albanese Government will be held to account if small and family businesses face the threat of closure because Labor fails to deliver on its promise to cut power bills. The warning came as Shadow…
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THE FAIL REVOLUTION
The Queensland State Government’s ‘rail revolution’ has been exposed as a ‘fail revolution’ today with the revelation of a $1.835 billion underspend on the Sunshine Coast. Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien slammed State…
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Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Ted O'Brien discusses his new appointment as Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy I am honoured to have been appointed as Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Energy by the new Leader of the…
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Ted’s Winter Road Trip
In response to the 2022 Federal Election Ted O'Brien has brought his Winter Road Trip forward to hear from local residents first-hand. While there is no shortage of political commentary explaining the “why” of the…
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Feedback Survey Released
An open letter from Ted O'Brien to the people of Fairfax Dear Resident, Thank you for entrusting me to continue to serve as your Federal Member. It is an honour that I have never taken…
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