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EOI NOW OPEN - Fairfax Stronger Communities Grants Round 10

September 28, 2026

Expressions of Interest are NOW OPEN for Round 10 of the Stronger Communities Programme.

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Keep Australia Beautiful Week Competition

July 29, 2026

What is the most beautiful place on the Sunshine Coast? Drawing competition for students.

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Fighting for Local Businesses

May 21, 2026

Small business is the lifeblood of the Sunshine Coast, supporting jobs, community sport and local livelihoods. But right now, the system is stacked against them, with rising closures and growing red tape making it harder to compete. We are pushing for a fair go through a new Small Business Act that backs local operators, cuts complexity and ensures small businesses can grow, succeed and keep our community strong.

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2026 Fairfax Volunteer Awards

April 27, 2026

Volunteers are the backbone of our community. We want to recognise our local volunteers at the 2026 Fairfax Volunteer Awards. I understand that a volunteer can be of any age and the categories below are open to anyone you, or your organisation, believe should be honoured for their service and contribution.

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ANZAC Day Services

April 22, 2026

Please consider attending a local service. I recommend visiting the Queensland RSL website. Bli Bli9.00am: Main service, Bli Bli Cenotaph, Avenue..

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Save Our Local Venues

March 19, 2026

With the closure of Sol Bar, following The Station and Terella Brewing, and the loss of many other entertainment and hospitality businesses over the past year, it is clear the Sunshine Coast is facing a serious challenge...

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Helping Local Families Doing It Tough This Christmas

November 21, 2025

TED O’BRIEN MP DEPUTY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION SHADOW TREASURER MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX MEDIA RELEASE Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien, has officially launched the..

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Sunshine Coast locals encouraged to support IFYS Christmas Drive

November 14, 2025

Making ends meet has been tough for many Sunshine Coast families over the past few years. Since 2022, the cost..

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Ted’s Mobile Office

September 12, 2025

From Thursday 25 Sep, I’ll be out and about with my mobile office – meeting locals and listening to the..

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Ted's Mobile Office

September 12, 2025

From Thursday 25 Sep, I’ll be out and about with my mobile office – meeting locals and listening to the..

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HITTING THE ROAD

July 11, 2025

From Thursday 17 July, I’ll be out and about with my mobile office – meeting locals and listening to the..

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Heavy Rail to the Sunshine Coast

June 25, 2025

Heavy passenger rail connecting Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast is the single most transformational project for the Sunshine Coast and..

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2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games

June 25, 2025

Hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will not only be historic – it will bring Australians and Queenslanders together..

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Ted Delivers for the Sunshine Coast

June 25, 2025

Fairfax has never before received more Federal Government funding and support than under Ted O’Brien’s leadership, particularly under the former..

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Thank You, Fairfax

May 22, 2025

I’ve just wrapped up my seasonal road trip across the electorate - something I’ve done at least four times a..

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Ted Hits the Road to Listen, Learn and Serve Fairfax

May 9, 2025

Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien has launched his next seasonal road trip following last weekend’s election to reaffirm his..

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LNP PADDLES IN $1.4 MILLION INTO THE HEART OF MARCOOLA

April 23, 2025

If elected a Dutton-led LNP Government will deliver $1.4 million to support the redevelopment of the Marcoola Surf Life Saving..

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Anzac Day Services 2025

April 22, 2025

For over a century Australians have served in conflict and peace around the world, protecting values of freedom and democracy. Our..

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LNP'S PLAN TO GET AUSTRALIA 'BACK ON TRACK'

April 21, 2025

Are you feeling better off today than you did three years ago?  For many people I speak with across the electorate..

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LNP’s Boost to Keep Maroochydore Surf Lifesavers Rescue-Ready

April 17, 2025

A Dutton-led LNP Government will deliver $1 million to the Maroochy Surf Life Saving Club to develop a training and..

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Ted’s Autumn Road Trip

April 13, 2025

As well as my main election campaign meet and greets at roadsides, markets and meet the candidate events, I'm hitting..

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Ted Delivers for the Sunshine Coast

April 10, 2025

Fairfax has never before received more Federal Government funding and support than under Ted O'Brien's leadership, particularly under the former..

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Where to vote early

April 9, 2025

Can't make it to a polling booth on election day, Sat 3 May? You can vote early from Tues 22..

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Out and about

April 5, 2025

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A Better Deal for Health and Cheaper Medicines on the Sunshine Coast

April 3, 2025

Many families across Coolum and the Sunshine Coast are doing it tough right now. Whether it’s the price of groceries,..

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HOUSING RELIEF AND A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR SUNSHINE COAST FAMILIES

February 27, 2025

27 February 2025 A Dutton led LNP Government will provide $202,000 to local community organisations on the front line of the..

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Visiting Nambour Markets

February 26, 2025

Nambour locals! Ted will be at the Nambour Markets tomorrow morning (27/02/2025) from 8–10 am. If you would like to..

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14,000 Homes Without Power in SEQ

January 23, 2025

TED O’BRIEN - SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX TRANSCRIPT INTERVIEW WITH GARY HARDGRAVE, 4BC 23 January 2024 Topics: Queensland..

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Ted's Summer Road Trip

January 15, 2025

I will be out and about on my Summer Road Trip from 21 January. Times and locations below: Tuesday 21st January, 8:00am..

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