Winter Road Trip – 10-14 June 2019
Ted O'Brien and his team will head off on his Winter Road Trip this June, taking his mobile office around the electorate. If you would like to talk to Ted about anything you can find…
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Where are the mobile black spots in Fairfax? **nominations now open for round 6**
Thank you to everyone who has already identified a mobile blackspot in Fairfax. Nominations for Round 5 have now closed and have been submitted for assessment. However we are taking nominations for Round 6 of the Program…
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THANK YOU FAIRFAX
The campaign to win the election might be over but Team Ted took to the streets again this morning to thank voters for their support. The returning…
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HOMELESS MEN’S SHELTER FOR SUNSHINE COAST
A re-elected Morrison Government will provide $500,000 for the construction of a homeless men’s shelter on the Sunshine Coast. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said the funding would be used “to construct seven individual, self-contained,…
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Brightwater Park CCTV
A re-elected Morrison Government will provide $75,000 for the purchase and installation of permanent CCTV cameras at Brightwater Lakeside Park. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien worked closely with the Brightwater community to determine how to…
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$152K FOR LOCAL TENNIS CLUB
With more than a thousand players and hundreds of games of tennis a week the Maroochydore Tennis Club is in need of a little TLC and the Federal Government has come to the party with…
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IT’S READY SHEDDY GO FOR BUDERIM MEN’S SHED
Sunshine Coast men now have a new place to socialise and keep busy following the construction of a new home for the Buderim Men’s Shed. Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said that until now…
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Anzac Day 2019 – service locations around Fairfax
The following ANZAC Day services will be held around Fairfax in 2019. Buderim 5.15am Dawn Service, Buderim Village Park 8.30am Anzac March leaves Buderim Marketplace 9.00am Memorial Service, Buderim Mountain State School Pine Forest Coolum / Peregian 5.30am State March…
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How can I vote?
Australia will go to the polls on Saturday May 18 Polling places on Sat 18 May, all are open from 8am-6pm: BLI BLI - Bli Bli State School, 12-38 School Rd, BLI BLI BUDERIM - Eden Lea Retirement Village, 10…
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VALUED: SUNSHINE COAST VOLUNTEERS
Across the Sunshine Coast volunteers are doing everything from supporting children with special-needs by working with horses, to preparing meals for the elderly and the Federal Government is aiding their valuable contribution with its own…
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What does the 2019 Budget mean for the Sunshine Coast?
The 2019-20 Budget is the next stage of the Morrison Government’s plan to build a stronger economy and secure a better future for all Australians. The Government’s strong budget management allows us to invest in…
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FEDERAL BUDGET A BIG TICK FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST
The economist in Federal MP Ted O’Brien couldn’t be anything but pleased with the Treasurer’s announcement last night that the nation’s economy will have a budget surplus for the first time in 12 years. “We’re…
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Federal Budget 2019-20 – Snapshot for Small Business
Federal Budget 2019-20 - Snapshot for Small Business We’re backing the Sunshine Coast’s 40,000 small and medium businesses: We are lowering taxes The company tax rate for companies with an annual turnover of less…
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SUNNY FUTURE FOR BRUCE HIGHWAY ON SUNNY COAST
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has committed up to $241 million to majority fund Stage 1 of the Bruce Highway – Maroochydore Road Interchange Upgrade, including an additional $91.4 in the 2019-20 Federal Budget. Federal…
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LOCAL SOFTWARE COMPANY TRANSFORMING ‘LIVE’ USER INTERACTIONS
Entrepreneurship continues to thrive on the Sunshine Coast with tech company Yondo the latest local business to secure Federal funding to help commercialise its revolutionary Live Experience software. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said $749,997…
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TAX DEDUCTIBILITY FOR SUNSHINE COAST MEN’S & WOMEN’S SHEDS LONG OVERDUE
With 15 Men’s Sheds across the Sunshine Coast and a couple of Women’s Sheds too, the Shed movement is going from strength to strength and today the Morrison Government has announced its decision to introduce…
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EMPOWERING MIGRANT AND REFUGEE WOMEN
MIGRANT and refugee women on the Sunshine Coast will be empowered to smash cultural stereotypes and take control of finances thanks to a Federal grant. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien announced $45 369 for the…
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CCTV Funding to Beef Up Housing Security
SECURITY will be beefed up at housing complexes on the Sunshine Coast to prevent violence, drug crimes and anti-social behaviour. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien today announced a substantial grant of $28,020 to install CCTV…
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Improved mobile coverage for Fairfax
Coast people can look forward to improved mobile phone coverage thanks to the Liberal and Nationals Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot Program. Minister for Regional Services Bridget McKenzie and Fairfax MP Ted O’Brien today…
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FUNDING BOOST FOR SUNSHINE COAST VETERANS
A HUGE injection of new funds to the Maroochydore RSL will help the organisation continue its charitable role in the community. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said the additional $81,616 brought the Federal Government’s contribution…
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Energy Efficient Communities Program Business grants
Australian businesses need access to affordable and reliable energy. That’s why the Morrison Government is supporting our local businesses to be more energy efficient, reducing emissions and lowering their power bills. We are investing $50…
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TED O’BRIEN GOES PUBLIC WITH AGED CARE SUBMISSION
Ted O’Brien has handed in his submission to the Aged Care Royal Commission after compiling input from hundreds of Sunshine Coast residents. The Member for Fairfax used his annual Seniors’ Forum, attended by more than…
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INVESTING IN A GREENER SUNSHINE COAST
LOCAL groups with a passion for the Sunshine Coast environment are encouraged to apply for individual grants of up to $20,000. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien said $150,000 was up for grabs in his Fairfax…
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FREE LIFESAVING MRIs FOR THOUSANDS OF COAST LOCALS
Thousands of Sunshine Coast patients will be able to access free lifesaving scans with the Federal Government awarding a new MRI licence to the region’s only not-for-profit private hospital. Around 25,000 people are admitted to…
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2019 Fairfax Senior’s Forum
Please join me at the 2019 Fairfax Seniors 'Personal Safety and Digital Technology' Forum. Forum attendees will also hear from guest speakers - Sgt Yvette Tarrier, of the Sunshine Coast District Crime Prevention Unit, who…
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Bloomhill SAVED!
MEDIA RELEASE 22 February 2019 Community campaign saves Bloomhill Cancer Care The Liberal National Government will invest $850,000 into Bloomhill Cancer Care to ensure the continuation of services on the Sunshine Coast. The announcement comes…
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Bloomhill still needs our support!
Bloomhill needs our support! After the State Government's rejection to support Bloomhill Cancer Care, I will be meeting with the Federal Minister for Health, The Hon Greg Hunt MP, today, Thursday 21 February to discuss what…
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CITY DEAL FOR SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND
The Morrison Government has committed to working with the Queensland Government and local councils in South East Queensland to develop a City Deal for the region. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the Federal Government was…
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CHANGING UP WOMEN’S SPORT
FEMALE football players will be kicking more goals thanks to a Federal grant to the Maroochydore Soccer Club to upgrade women’s only facilities. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien announced $150,000 from the Community Sport Infrastructure…
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