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LOCAL WATERWAYS GO UNDER THE ‘CITIZEN SCIENTIST’ MICROSCOPE

September 6, 2018

Everyday people will be trained as “citizen scientists” to keep an eye on their local environment and promote behaviour changes. The..

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Leadership Spill - Explanation & Apology to Fairfax constituents

September 3, 2018

During the week of 27-31 August, I took my mobile office to 14 sites across the electorate of Fairfax speaking..

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MEDIA STATEMENT: Liberal Party Leadership (Update 24/8)

August 24, 2018

MEDIA STATEMENT: Liberal Party Leadership (Update) Andrew Wallace MP Member for Fisher Ted O’Brien MP Member for Fairfax **The following statement is attributable to both..

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Ted's Winter Road Trip across Fairfax!

August 16, 2018

I'll be heading off on my Winter Road Trip on Monday 27 August, with 14 locations in 4 days! Come..

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Investment in sport infrastructure to build stronger communities

August 15, 2018

Mr Ted O’Brien MP has encouraged local sporting groups in Fairfax to apply for funding for a national $29.7 million..

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Grants for organisations in Fairfax to get seniors online

August 15, 2018

Ted O’Brien MP has called on community organisations on the Sunshine Coast to join the Be Connected Network and be..

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Round three of the Safer Communities Fund applications now open

August 14, 2018

Applications for round three of the Safer Communities Fund are now open The program delivers on the Coalition’s ongoing commitment to..

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Stronger Communities Programme grants EOI NOW OPEN

August 8, 2018

Applications for Round 4 of the Stronger Communities Programme are now open The program will fund local projects to build social..

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LNP MPs sleep rough in Canberra to support St Vinnies Sunshine Coast

August 8, 2018

LNP Federal Members of Parliament from the Sunshine Coast, Andrew Wallace, Ted O’Brien and Llew O’Brien, together with Nambour based..

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Grants open for volunteer organisations in Fairfax

August 8, 2018

Ted O’Brien MP has called on community organisations in Fairfax to apply for a share of up to $20 million..

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LOCAL BUSINESSES PROVE ENTREPRENEURIAL WORTH

August 6, 2018

The northern end of the Sunshine Coast has proven itself as Queensland’s entrepreneurial capital if the latest round of Accelerating..

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New diabetes and hepatitis C medications available to Fairfax patients

July 31, 2018

The Turnbull Government will help improve the lives of those living with diabetes and hepatitis C by making two treatments..

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Fairfax 2017/18 Annual Report

July 24, 2018

I am pleased to present you with my 2017/18 Annual Report for Fairfax. The year has resulted in some wonderful outcomes..

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CHANCE AT NEW LIFE IN NEW HOUSE 

July 19, 2018

MORE Sunshine Coast women suffering alcohol and drug addiction will have access to a rehab bed thanks to Federal funding..

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Funding for Fairfax services for financially vulnerable

July 18, 2018

Mr Ted O’Brien MP, Federal Member for Fairfax, has called on local service providers to apply for funding to help..

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Coalition Government delivers mobile coverage in Dulong

July 18, 2018

Residents in and around Dulong, Queensland are now benefiting from new and improved mobile coverage thanks to the Coalition Government’s..

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Fairfax Annual Report 2017/18

July 12, 2018

As the Federal Member for Fairfax, my priority has been driving game-changing deals for rail, roads and the airport. Few regions..

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BRUCE HIGHWAY’S DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH

July 12, 2018

Work is now underway on an Australian-first engineering solution for the Bruce Highway Upgrade between Caloundra Road and the Sunshine..

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Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund now open

July 9, 2018

Ted O’Brien MP, Federal Member for Fairfax, has announced that applications are now open for grants of up to $1..

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Regional journalism cadetships funding now available

July 9, 2018

Ted O’Brien MP, Member for Fairfax, is calling on local media outlets to consider applying for funding for cadetships of..

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Federal Government support for NAIDOC Week celebrations in Fairfax

July 4, 2018

The Federal Government’s support for the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture has continued through funding for NAIDOC..

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Reimagine Nambour

July 3, 2018

Through community forums, consultation and surveys, the community has shared its vision for Nambour: a transformed local economy while retaining its..

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REGIONAL PRIORITY AS RECORD AGED CARE OFFERING OPENS

July 3, 2018

Existing and prospective aged care providers in Fairfax are being encouraged to apply for a share in a record offering..

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Fairfax community asked to help end the wait this DonateLife Week

July 2, 2018

Ted O'Brien MP is encouraging Fairfax residents to register to be an organ and tissue donor during DonateLife Week 2018, Sunday..

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New Food Labels Provide More Clarity for Sunshine Coast Consumers

July 2, 2018

We will now have more clarity and less confusion about the food products we buy. Consumers will now be able to..

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Early payment of Financial Assistance Grants good news for Sunshine Coast

June 28, 2018

• Sunshine Coast to share in early payment of $1.2 billion • Program enables councils to spend their grant according to..

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Grants for volunteer organisations in Fairfax

June 27, 2018

Ted O'Brien MP has called on community organisations in Fairfax to apply for grant funding to support the efforts of..

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2018 Fairfax Seniors 'Cost of Living' Forum

June 25, 2018

Please join me at the 2018 Fairfax Seniors 'Cost of Living' Forum. I will be joined by two guest speakers - Julie Schafer,..

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Call for Fairfax preschools and schools to take part in languages program

June 19, 2018

The Federal Government will expand its successful Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program into more preschools and schools in Fairfax.  Member..

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AGRIBUSINESSES TARGET NEW MARKETS AND JOB GROWTH WITH GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

June 6, 2018

Farmers, food suppliers and retailers across the country are set to benefit from Australia’s first ever agribusiness clustering initiative. Food Innovation..

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