Nominations Open for Sunshine Coast 2032 Games Taskforce
Olympic and Paralympic Champions help launch major legacy initiative The search has officially begun for members of a local taskforce that will ensure the Sunshine Coast maximises benefits from the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.…
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Federal Commitment Delivered – Sunshine Coast’s Gen One Men’s housing project officially opens
Building lives Building Future The Shack in Nambour is officially opening the only men’s housing project on the Sunshine Coast, with the help of $500,000 in federal funding secured by Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien.…
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‘Teens Take Control’ with $1.48 Million in Federal Funding
At risk teens on the Sunshine Coast will be given an opportunity take control of their future thanks to a $1.48 million announcement made by Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien today. The massive funding…
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Flood Disaster Info Sessions
Ted O'Brien will be operating a number of pop-up flood disaster info sessions on the Sunshine Coast. FLOOD ASSISTANCE – KENILWORTH Friday 11, March | 9:00am - 10:30am | Kenilworth Information Centre on Elizabeth Street…
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INAUGURAL NATIONAL WOMEN’S SHED WEEK
The Inaugural National Women’s Shed Week is Launched in Coolum The Coolum Women’s Shed is determined to buck the Australian mantra and prove that ‘sheds are for women too’ with the launch of the inaugural…
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SUNSHINE COAST 2032 GAMES TASKFORCE
Planning underway for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Over 100 community and business leaders put their heads together today to help shape the ‘2032 Taskforce’ for the Sunshine Coast, to leverage the opportunities from…
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Federal Funding Gets Sunshine Coast Disaster Ready
Sunshine Coast Council will receive an extra $561,000 in bushfire recovery funding from the Federal Government on top of the $2.8 million delivered for projects on the Sunshine Coast. The funding boost will support…
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Ted’s Summer Road Trip
Join Ted on his Summer Road trip around the electorate to discuss the Federal government matters important to you. Locations: Date: Tuesday, 22 February Time: 8:00am - 9:00am : Location: Yandina, Corner of Old Gympie…
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sleepbus: A Local Legacy
Ted O'Brien MP, Member for Fairfax addressed the Nation's Parliament, to recognise Michael Henning & Mark Ellis from the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre and Simon Rowe from sleepbus for their outstanding contributions to our community.
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National Women’s Shed Week: Officially Announced
In support of the Coolum Women's Shed on the Sunshine Coast, Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O'Brien officially announces the inaugural National Women's Shed Week between the 6th and 12th of March 2022.
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Roads around the region win upgrades, ending one resident’s three-decade wait
An $11 million boost to Sunshine Coast roads has allowed upgrades at 16 locations, ending one resident’s 30-year wait for improved access. Funding from the Australian Government Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program has helped…
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Ted Talks: Famous Five
NOVA's new podcast series 'Toward the Games', hosted by the Editor of the Courier Mail Chris Jones and popular breakfast co host David 'Luttsy, invited Member for Fairfax Ted O'Brien to speak with them about…
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LOCAL LEADERS BACK BOLD VISION FOR THE MAROOCHYDORE CBD
A campaign to build an iconic Entertainment Centre in the Maroochydore CBD as a legacy of the 2032 Games is gaining momentum, with Sunshine Coast residents pledging millions of dollars in financial support. Local residents…
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How the Sunshine Coast can win from the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
https://youtu.be/uXyuDyGFtwI TRANSCRIPT: The 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games may be over a decade away. But if we're to create a legacy to last generations, there's no time to waste. And to my mind, it starts…
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THREE TIERS OF GOVERNMENT BACK BOLD OLYMPIC VISION
Members of all three tiers of Government have thrown their support behind a bold vision to secure a Sunshine Coast Entertainment Centre in the Maroochydore CBD. A visual concept of the proposed venue was…
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BRISBANE OLYMPIC GAMES INFRASTRUCTURE ONE STEP CLOSER WITH RARE BIPARTISANSHIP
Written by Hayden Johnson, from the Courier Mail Wednesday, 24 November, 2021 Heavy rail could be expanded to the Sunshine Coast for the 2032 Olympic Games, with the State and Federal governments agreeing to compromise…
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TED O’BRIEN UNVEILS BOLD VISION OF ICONIC CBD VENUE
https://youtu.be/4SU2lM-Jk00 Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien has unveiled his vision of an iconic entertainment centre in the Maroochydore CBD as a potential legacy of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. “This is a once…
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FEDERAL GRANT KEEPS THE BEAT GOING IN NAMBOUR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QELNqlxuZw4&feature=youtu.be A Nambour business has announced ambitious plans to transform part of their Bury Street warehouse into the Sunshine Coast’s newest live-music venue with the support of a $53,368 Federal Government Grant. Construction is underway…
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$75,000 SUPPORT FOR ELITE SUNSHINE COAST CYCLING EVENT
After recent border announcements and with the help of a $75,000 Federal Government grant, Cycle Sunshine Coast will reschedule and hit local roads from December 17th-19th. Following funding support from the Australian Government, the three-day…
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A REALISTIC PLAN FOR REAL ACTION
Ted O'Brien proposes a pragmatic solution to the rail debate on the Sunshine Coast. My vision for South-East Queensland has always been a SEQ fast rail network connecting four major airports to the capital city…
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Calls to extend rail network to Maroochydore ahead of 2032 Olympic Games
FROM THE COURIER MAIL, 10/11/21 Written by Hayden Johnson The Prime Minister’s special envoy on the Olympics has demanded southeast Queensland’s existing passenger train network be expanded into Maroochydore’s CBD as a compromise to high-speed…
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CHICKENS FOR CHILDREN
A freshly hatched cohort of feathered friends have been warmly welcomed by students at North Arm State School thanks to a $4,500 Federal Government Grant. The Chickens for Children project teaches students practical life lessons…
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Building Stronger Communities
Local residents and community groups are invited to join Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien on his Spring Road Trip to announce the opening of the Stronger Communities Programme. Federal Government Funding up to $150,000 is…
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Keeping kids safe: Day for Daniel 2021
Today marks the 17th annual Day for Daniel – Australia’s largest day of action which raises awareness of child safety by honouring the legacy of Daniel Morcombe. Daniel was abducted and murdered in December 2003,…
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New My Aged Care face-to-face service launches in Maroochydore
Fairfax will become one of the first locations in Australia to receive a new My Aged Care face-to-face service dedicated to supporting senior Australians to access and navigate the aged care system. From next week,…
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HARMONIZING FOR HEALTH: Improving the lives of people with Parkinson’s
An Australian-first Charity on the Sunshine with a musical twist has hit the right note with the help of an Australian Government Grant to the tune of $7,800. Restoring Hope Parkinson’s Therapy (RHPT), an Australian…
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HELPING SUNSHINE COAST BUSINESSES THRIVE THROUGH CHANGE
Small businesses in the Sunshine Coast will have the opportunity to learn about preparing for and becoming resilient to disruption at the Thriving Through Change Business Resilience Expo today. Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien…
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TED’S SPRING ROAD TRIP
My team and I are back on the road in November for my Spring Road Trip. From Monday the 1st to Thursday the 4th of November I will be visiting locations across the electorate to…
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LIGHT SHINES BRIGHT ON COOLUM CLUBS
Two fast-growing Coolum sporting clubs will go under the spotlight next year with a $318,404 Australian Government grant. The big funding boost will be used to install an advanced LED lighting system at the…
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FUNDING BOOST FOR CLUB OF HEROES
An Australian Government grant for the Mudjimba Surf Lifesaving Club has been welcomed by three recently gonged life-saving heroes. “It’s a reminder of the importance of our Surf Lifesaving Clubs,” said Member for Fairfax Ted…
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