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TED O'BRIEN MP SAYS LET'S UNITE TO GET BETTER RAIL SERVICES

June 21, 2021

As debate rages along the Sunshine Coast about the best mass transit system for the region, Ted O'Brien MP, Federal Member..

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CPTPP TRADE COMMITTEE HEARINGS BEGIN

June 17, 2021

DFAT to appear at first hearing for the Trans-Pacific Partnership inquiry The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will appear at..

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MEN'S SHEDS GRANTS AVAILABLE NOW

June 16, 2021

As part of Men’s Health Week, the Australian Government is encouraging Men’s Sheds across Fairfax to apply for funding as..

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HOTEL ENERGY UPLIFT GRANTS BOOST LOCAL BUSINESSES

June 14, 2021

Two Sunshine Coast accommodation providers have received a welcome boost from the Federal Government. The businesses at Coolum Beach and Maroochydore..

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TED O'BRIEN MP FEARS LABOR'S LEADERS ARE UNWITTINGLY WORKING FOR CHINA

June 4, 2021

Ted O'Brien MP says recent speeches by Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese and Shadow Foreign Affairs spokesperson Penny Wong shows they..

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$500,000 FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE LOCAL MUSIC SCENE HITS THE RIGHT NOTE

May 18, 2021

O’BRIEN HITS THE RIGHT NOTE WITH HALF A MILLION FOR LOCAL MUSIC Ted O’Brien MP, Federal Member for Fairfax, has welcomed..

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IT'S NEARLY SHOWTIME, AS THE SUNSHINE COAST SHOW RETURNS

May 17, 2021

It’s SHOW TIME! The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show returns The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Society Show is back and $70,000 organised by..

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NAMBOUR HERITAGE TRAMWAY TERMINUS AND DEPOT OFFICIALLY OPEN

May 14, 2021

NAMBOUR ON THE RIGHT TRACK FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE Officially opening the new Nambour Heritage Tramway Depot, Ted O’Brien MP, Federal..

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2021 FEDERAL BUDGET DELIVERS FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST

May 12, 2021

Ted O’Brien MP, the Federal Member for Fairfax, says Sunshine Coast families, businesses and our senior citizens are the winners..

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BUDGET BOOST FOR SUNSHINE COAST ROAD AND RAIL PROJECTS

May 9, 2021

The Sunshine Coast will receive more than $170 million in the 2021/22 Federal Budget for much-needed transport projects, including the..

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SUPPORTING FEMALE JOBSEEKERS ON THE SUNSHINE COAST

May 6, 2021

The Sunshine Coast will share in more than $150,000 to help women back into work, as part of the Federal..

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NBN UPGRADES FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST

May 5, 2021

Alexandra Headland, Buderim, Coolum Beach, Marcoola, Maroochydore, Molunt Coolum, Mountain Creek, Pacific Paradise, Twin Waters and Peregian Beach are set..

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TED EXPLAINS TO SKY NEWS WHY AUSTRALIA NEEDS TO COUNTER CHINA'S TRADE TACTICS

May 4, 2021

Ted appeared on Sky News 'Kenny Report' to discuss with host Chris Kenny about how China is using trade as..

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TED EXPLAINS WHY WE NEED TO BE WARY OF CHINA'S 'WEAPONISED ECONOMICS'

May 3, 2021

In my opinion piece for the Australian Financial Review (Tuesday, 4 May 2021) I explain how China uses economic coercion..

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ADDITIONAL $14 MILLION FOR BUSHFIRE RECOVERY

April 29, 2021

South East Queensland is one of seven regions to benefit from a new $14 million bushfire recovery fund. The money is..

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OLYMPIC BID CLEARS MAJOR HURDLE

April 28, 2021

The Prime Minister's pledge to fund 50% of critical infrastructure for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in South East..

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ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2021

April 19, 2021

The Queensland Government has lifted all restrictions on ANZAC Day services, with the advice that all commemorations should be planned for..

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POWERING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM

April 14, 2021

Does a community organisation you’re involved with need support in reducing their energy costs? The Australian Government's Powering Communities Program will..

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PRINCE PHILIP ONLINE CONDOLENCE BOOK

April 11, 2021

For nearly 80 years, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh served his Crown, his country and the Commonwealth. It..

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DEAL SEALED: TED DELIVERS FOR LONG-SUFFERING YANDINA CREEK RESIDENT

April 10, 2021

Yandina Creek resident Angelo Reitano was all smiles when I delivered the news that the Federal Government will provide $3.2..

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MORE SUPPORT FOR TRAVEL AGENTS

April 6, 2021

The Federal Government is providing an additional $130 million to support travel agents. Applications for Round 2 of the Consumer Travel..

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TED'S AUTUMN ROAD TRIP

April 6, 2021

Ted will be out and about across the electorate during his 2021 Autumn Road Trip. Come down and have a..

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TED'S 2032 OLYMPIC LEGACY VISION

April 6, 2021

If South East Queensland is chosen to host the 2032 Olympic Games, I believe it is the perfect opportunity to..

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2021 VOLUNTEER GRANTS

April 6, 2021

Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2021 Volunteer Grants. The Grants aim to support the efforts of our amazing local..

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STATEMENT FROM TED O'BRIEN - EVERY PERSON DESERVES TO BE TREATED WITH RESPECT

March 26, 2021

Statement from Ted O'Brien MP: Sexual misconduct and the mistreatment of, or disrespect for, women is an issue that must be..

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KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON

March 25, 2021

Keeping the lights on: Committee to examine future energy generation and storageThe House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment..

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OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES BID 2032

March 25, 2021

Queensland is a step closer to hosting an Olympic and Paralympic Games for the first time in the state’s history..

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COVID-19 PHASE 1B VACCINE CLINICS ON THE SUNSHINE COAST

March 17, 2021

From Monday 22 March 2021, the next phase of Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout will commence - Phase 1b, who consist..

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Hinterland tourism to benefit from half-price flights

March 17, 2021

Excerpt from the Sunshine Valley Gazette THE Federal Government last week unveiled a $1.2 billion tourism rescue package to provide..

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$1.2 BILLION TOURISM RESCUE PLAN

March 12, 2021

Sunny Coast businesses are bracing for a rush of customers after the Federal Government announced a $1.2 billion program to..

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