NEW CAMERAS SAVE LIVES AND SAVE TIME
Sunshine Coast residents can expect a quicker, safer drive home, with the installation of new traffic cameras at 10 locations now underway. The works are being delivered as part of a broader $466.4 million package…
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Local Sporting Champions
It was a pleasure to support a great group of young & rising sports stars this week by providing them with Local Sporting Champions grants.
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HOLE IN ONE FOR NAMBOUR CHARITY
An innovative Sunshine Coast charity is in ‘full swing’ after officially opening the doors to a new mentoring space for people living with an intellectual disability today. Golf Programs Australia (GPAI) offer unique support services…
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MAJOR BRUCE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION MILESTONES ON SUNSHINE COAST
Significant progress is being made on the Bruce Highway Upgrade – Maroochydore Road and Mons Road Interchanges. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said this project is another…
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Support for Queensland businesses
$600 MILLION PACKAGE TO HELP QUEENSLAND BUSINESSES The Commonwealth and Queensland Governments have reached a 50/50 funding agreement that will see the value of the Queensland COVID-19 Business Support Grants rise from $260 million to…
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Local Company Secures Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Contract
Sunshine Coast company Hall Contracting has been awarded the early works construction contract for thejointly funded Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade (B2N), unlocking the first of 333 overall jobs expectedto be created by the project.…
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IT’S GAME ON
History made as 2032 Olympics secured for Queensland. Australia will host the Olympics for the third time and Paralympics for the second time after Brisbane and South East Queensland tonight secured the 2032 Games. Prime…
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WHY AUSTRALIA IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO HOST THE 2032 OLYMPICS
Ted O'Brien MP, Federal Member for Fairfax and the Prime Minister's representative on the South East Queensland 2032 Olympic bid committee, explains why Australia is uniquely placed to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Read…
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TED’S WINTER ROAD TRIP
Ted will be out and about next week during his Winter Road Trip during the week of 26 July. Come down and have a chat to Ted about any Federal issues. Monday 26 July, 8-9am…
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2020/21 FAIRFAX ANNUAL REPORT
I have great pleasure in presenting my 2020/21 Annual Report for Fairfax. It has been another challenging year, with ongoing uncertainty about what to expect during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Federal Government has continued to show strong…
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TED O’BRIEN MP SAYS LET’S UNITE TO GET BETTER RAIL SERVICES
As debate rages along the Sunshine Coast about the best mass transit system for the region, Ted O'Brien MP, Federal Member for Fairfax, has urged residents not to lose sight of the big picture. Mr O'Brien…
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$500,000 FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE LOCAL MUSIC SCENE HITS THE RIGHT NOTE
O’BRIEN HITS THE RIGHT NOTE WITH HALF A MILLION FOR LOCAL MUSIC Ted O’Brien MP, Federal Member for Fairfax, has welcomed a boost to the live music scene on the Sunshine Coast, with half a…
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IT’S NEARLY SHOWTIME, AS THE SUNSHINE COAST SHOW RETURNS
It’s SHOW TIME! The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show returns The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Society Show is back and $70,000 organised by Member of Fairfax, Ted O’Brien MP, has ensured the show will go on. Last…
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NAMBOUR HERITAGE TRAMWAY TERMINUS AND DEPOT OFFICIALLY OPEN
NAMBOUR ON THE RIGHT TRACK FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE Officially opening the new Nambour Heritage Tramway Depot, Ted O’Brien MP, Federal Member for Fairfax, said the project was a huge milestone in the reimagining of…
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2021 FEDERAL BUDGET DELIVERS FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST
Ted O’Brien MP, the Federal Member for Fairfax, says Sunshine Coast families, businesses and our senior citizens are the winners from the 2021/22 Federal Budget. “This is a Budget to secure the economic future of…
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BUDGET BOOST FOR SUNSHINE COAST ROAD AND RAIL PROJECTS
The Sunshine Coast will receive more than $170 million in the 2021/22 Federal Budget for much-needed transport projects, including the Mooloolah River Interchange and the Beerburrum to Nambour rail duplication. Read the Media Release HERE. Image:…
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SUPPORTING FEMALE JOBSEEKERS ON THE SUNSHINE COAST
The Sunshine Coast will share in more than $150,000 to help women back into work, as part of the Federal Government's Local Recovery Fund. We're among the first 15 locations to receive funding under the Local Jobs…
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NBN UPGRADES FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST
Alexandra Headland, Buderim, Coolum Beach, Marcoola, Maroochydore, Molunt Coolum, Mountain Creek, Pacific Paradise, Twin Waters and Peregian Beach are set to get improved NBN services. Read details HERE.
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ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2021
The Queensland Government has lifted all restrictions on ANZAC Day services, with the advice that all commemorations should be planned for and undertaken in a COVID Safe way. For a full list of ANZAC Day events…
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PRINCE PHILIP ONLINE CONDOLENCE BOOK
For nearly 80 years, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh served his Crown, his country and the Commonwealth. It was a life of duty, service, loyalty and honour. The Duke’s deep affection for Australia…
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MORE SUPPORT FOR TRAVEL AGENTS
The Federal Government is providing an additional $130 million to support travel agents. Applications for Round 2 of the Consumer Travel Support Program will open later this month to provide further support for eligible travel…
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2021 VOLUNTEER GRANTS
Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2021 Volunteer Grants. The Grants aim to support the efforts of our amazing local volunteers by providing small amounts of money that Not-For-Profit organisations and community groups can use to…
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KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON
Keeping the lights on: Committee to examine future energy generation and storageThe House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy today launched a new inquiry into dispatchable energy generation and storage capability in…
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Hinterland tourism to benefit from half-price flights
Excerpt from the Sunshine Valley Gazette THE Federal Government last week unveiled a $1.2 billion tourism rescue package to provide an estimated 800,000 half-price plane tickets for key areas, including the Sunshine Coast. The cheap…
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SUNSHINE COAST TOWNS AMONG FIRST TO GET COVID-19 VACCINE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLNWVROpsJ0 Ted O’Brien MP, Federal Member for Fairfax, has welcomed the news that two towns in his electorate, Buderim and Woombye, will be among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. As part of the…
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SAFER ROAD CROSSING FOR COOLUM SCHOOL KIDS
Coolum State School kids crossing the busy Yandina-Coolum Road will be safer thanks to a Federal Government road safety funding commitment for a new pedestrian refuge. Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien MP announced that…
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Nature Brings Nurture to St Andrews
From a little conversation, big things have grown at St Andrew’s Anglican College, who today opened a sensory garden thanks to a grant provided by Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien. The idea for the…
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MEDICAL CANNABIS
Ted spoke about Queensland's medical cannabis industry capability with recent data showing Queensland leads the country in medical cannabis prescriptions. Click below for details.
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CCTV CAMERAS INSTALLED IN BRIGHTWATER
03/11/2020 - 16:11 Installation is underway on four permanent CCTV cameras in the Brightwater estate. Last month a funding agreement was finalised between the Brightwater Community Association and the Australian Government allowing installation to begin.…
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MEN’S SHED WEEK – MENS SHED ASSOCIATION’S PODCAST
We are blessed with many Men's (and one Women's) Sheds here on the Coast and I spoke to the Mens Shed Association's podcast host, Aaron Kearney about the Parliamentary Friends of Mens Sheds and Shed DGR…
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