$150,000 FOR LOCAL GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY GROUPS
Reaching for new heights is going to be a little safer and a lot more independent with the Apex Camp at Mudjimba set to receive $10,000 to upgrade its belay devices used in abseiling and…
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150 Homes to help displaced animals
This article appeared in the Sunshine Coast Daily online edition on 8 January 2020.
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Volunteer grants – Expressions of Interest
Volunteer Grants aim to support the efforts of Australia’s volunteers. The grants provide small amounts of money that organisations and community groups can use to help their volunteers. The grants form part of the Government’s…
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Federal funding now available for Sunshine Coast community projects
The Sunshine Coast Council region has been recognised by the Queensland Government as being impacted by drought. Local community groups can now apply for the latest round of the Morrison Government’s Building Better Regions Funding. …
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SEQ 2032 Olympic Bid – Now let’s get on with it
Federal Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck and the Prime Minister’s representative for a 2032 Olympic Games Ted O’Brien are delighted the Queensland Government is finally locked-in to bid for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. “This is…
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Maroochydore surf club members receive National Rescue Medal
Beach safety was the topic of discussion at the Prime Minister’s sausage sizzle at Parliament House, attended by surf lifesavers and members of parliament yesterday. Marking the start of summer, the Prime Minister acknowledged Surf…
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New Aged Care package delivers for Fairfax seniors
The Morrison Government is delivering for senior Australians through a $537 million funding investment, responding to the three priority areas identified in the Aged Care Royal Commission Interim Report. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien welcomed…
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Christmas Carols and Concerts in Fairfax!
Nambour Community Carols WHEN: Friday 29th November | 3 – 8pm WHERE: Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Ave, Nambour Enjoy twilight Christmas markets, kid’s entertainment, an animal farm, face painting, jumping castle and food stalls at the…
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Nambour Cup – help us raise money for Burnside State High School’s STEMM program
It’s on again. As Christmas approaches, so too does the Nambour Cup – known in many circles as the greatest (cane toad) race in the southern hemisphere. We know that your life ambition has been to…
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NEW BENEFITS FOR VETERAN CARD HOLDERS
Thousands of offers are now available to Veteran Card holders in Fairfax from businesses across Australia, as part of the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant. The Veteran Card provides the opportunity for businesses and organisations across…
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Spring Road Trip 2019
Ted and the mobile office team will be out and about across Fairfax during the week of 11 November during Ted's Spring Road Trip. Monday 11 November - 7.30am to approx 10.30am, MAROOCHYDORE - Cotton Tree…
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Attracting more students to Fairfax
The Coalition Government has today announced it will offer almost 1,200 scholarships worth $19.5 million for domestic and international students to study at regional universities or vocational education providers across Australia. Member for Fairfax Ted…
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FUNDING FOR DANIEL MORCOMBE FOUNDATION TO HELP KEEP AUSTRALIAN KIDS SAFE
Almost $1.8 million in seized proceeds of crime funding will be provided to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation’s proposed ‘Keeping Australia’s Kids Safe Program’. The program is a national campaign that aims to increase awareness, confidence…
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2019 Day for Daniel reaffirms the importance of protecting Australia’s children
The child safety legacy of Daniel Morcombe unites Australia like little else. In Parliament today, on the eve of Day for Daniel, that unity will be on display with the Assistant Minister for Children and…
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Support for those affected by drought
Our drought affected farmers and communities are doing it tough, with conditions likely to deteriorate going into summer. The Federal Government is acting to help them get through the problems of right now, and prepare…
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2019 Seniors’ Guide
Our local community depends on the wisdom and experience that seniors positively contribute each and every day. The guidance provided to current and future generations is vital to the continued development of our communities. Stories of hard work…
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SUPPORTING VETERANS SUFFERING PTSD: SMART PUPS CHOSEN FOR LANDMARK FEDERAL FUNDING
For the first time, military veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) will be able to access specially trained assistance dogs under a new program funded by the Federal Government. The Sunshine Coast’s SmartPups is one…
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NEW FACILITY IN NAMBOUR TACKLES SUBSTANCE ADDICTION
New transitional housing in Nambour will tackle substance abuse and addiction through better access to therapeutic community care. Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien attended today’s opening of the new six-bedroom community residence, which will…
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Agriculture Show grants
Agricultural Shows are the heart and soul of regional communities and the Federal Government wants them to stay that way. Grant funding is now available for organisers of regional Agricultural Shows to upgrade existing facilities and…
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COAST MP WELCOMES FIRST BOXER
Ted O’Brien MP has congratulated Rheinmetall Defence Australia after the first BOXER Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle was officially handed over to the Commonwealth Government. The Member for Fairfax lead a bloc of federal LNP Senators and…
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Reimagine Nambour – get involved in the future of Nambour!
**ATTENTION NAMBOUR** Reimagine Nambour has been a community owned initiative to build a roadmap for Nambour’s future. The people of Nambour spoke very clearly – they wanted to maintain a distinct identity while transitioning their…
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Australian delegation takes next important step in bid for 2032 Olympics
Australia’s Olympic Candidature Leadership Group will meet with the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) early next week to discuss Queensland’s potential candidature for the 2032 Olympics. The Australian delegation, jointly led by Federal…
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Health Minister opens MEDIFARM – Australia’s first operational medical cannabis farm
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has opened Queensland’s first operational medical cannabis farm, paving the way for Australian patients to access prescriptions for Australian grown medical cannabis. Minister Hunt inspected the farm at MEDIFARM on…
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GOVERNMENT BOOSTS FUNDRAISING POTENTIAL OF MEN’S AND WOMEN’S SHEDS
The fundraising potential of Men’s and Women’s Sheds will be boosted thanks to reform announced by the Government in the 2019 Budget. The Government is following through on its commitment to grant Men’s and Women’s…
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2019 School Leavers Guide
Are you finishing school at the end of the year? Check out my 2019 School Leavers Guide for information on career development, future education and training opportunities, financial assistance as well as useful contact details for more detailed…
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BLACK SPOT PROGRAM FUNDS TO SAVE LIVES IN FAIRFAX
Residents of Fairfax received a major road safety boost today with the Federal Government announcing it will invest $137,500 under the 2019/20 Black Spot Program. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional…
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Harvest Labour Services – Reforms to encourage Australian job seekers to take up seasonal work
The Harvest Labour Services – Reforms to encourage Australian job seekers to take up seasonal work measure announced in the 2019/20 Budget is a $24.1 million investment over four years aimed at encouraging more Australian job seekers…
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Federal Government Grants
The Morrison Government have several grants programmes currently open to support community groups, schools and businesses in Fairfax. Below is a snapshot of each programme and links for further information and advice. Please note that…
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NORTH QUEENSLAND FLOOD FUNDING FLOWS TO LOCAL SCHOOL
Three weeks into the 2019 school year, North Queensland was ravaged by flood. Hundreds of kilometres south of the disaster, Nambour Christian College was busy supporting seven of its boarding students whose family properties were…
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Time for the Queensland Government to Invest
Time for the Queensland Government to Invest In determining the fate of the nation at the Federal election, Queenslanders chose optimism and reward over pessimism and risk, and they opted for a positive future. For…
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