Response to AEMO’s decision to suspend NEM Wholesale Market. Labor’s Energy Minister Chris Bowen assured Australians on Tuesday that there was ‘no need to be concerned about blackouts in the immediate future’ and yet the…

A plan to deliver a Stronger Future for the Sunshine Coast With the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games only a decade away, the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for the 2032 Games and local Federal Member…

The Australian Government has reaffirmed its strong support for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games and the legacy it will provide to South East Queensland and the nation. The first meeting of the Brisbane…

A re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government will provide $5 million for a new Veteran Wellbeing Centre on the Sunshine Coast to better support local veterans, Defence personnel and their families. Veteran Wellbeing Centres, established in partnership…

The Morrison Government has today committed $1.6 billion to build heavy rail on the Sunshine Coast, connecting the existing line at Beerwah to a new station in the Maroochydore CBD along the CAMCOS corridor. With…

Sunshine Coast residents heavily impacted by the flooding disaster can now apply for a federal government Disaster Recovery Payment of up to $1,000. Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien said the federal government funding will help…

02 March 2022 | 8:30 - 11:00am | FREE The 2032 Games will be the single most transformational event for the Sunshine Coast, but it's up to us as a region to to make sure…

United Kingdom, Taiwan and South Korea – ‘Yes’China – ‘re-establish relations before consideration’US – ‘time to renew interest’ The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT) has tabled its report on Expanding…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xUIuzzEPU0 An innovative charity which utilises purpose-built buses to temporarily house homeless people has issued a plea for volunteer support weeks out from opening their doors to those in need. Following an extraordinary fundraising campaign…

The Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre have renewed deteriorating office furntiture this week following the announcement of a $10,741 Federal Government grant from Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O'Brien. The organisation has been providing support for disadvantaged…

Volunteer Grants inject $135,320 into local community groups.  The valuable work of local volunteers has been acknowledged by Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien with $135,320 in Federal grants for local community groups.   Forty…

Safety improvement works are underway on the Havana Road footbridge over the Sunshine Motorway in Peregian Springs which provides safe pedestrian access for children and families to Coolum State High School. The $720,000 works are…

Australia is the greatest nation on earth and we celebrate it on Australia Day. I’m delighted that Dylan Alcott has been named Australian of the Year. He’s an amazing Australian who brings people together. A big congratulations…

A unique brand of classical music will return to stages across Australia this year following the announcement of a $560,000 Federal Government Grant by Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien. The Australian Romantic & Classical…

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A local charity in Nambour has issued an impassioned plea for additional volunteers this Christmas as they brace for the challenges inherent with the festive season. Nambour Meals on Wheels, who provide over 35,000 meals…

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