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More than 100,000 of the most disadvantaged Australians, many long-term unemployed welfare recipients, have gained a job through the Federal..

Our local community, landcare, environment and other natural resource management groups can now apply for funding to help restore our..

AN indigenous Sunshine Coast business is flying high after winning a major Commonwealth Games contract. Kennelly Constructions, based at Chevallum, is..

The Federal Government is making it easier for people with disability to participate in nationally focused, disability-related conferences held in..

Ted O'Brien's February Column as it appeared in the Sunshine Valley Gazette Road trip I recently upped the ante on my seasonal..

The Federal Government will provide two new ground-breaking flu vaccines to over 3 million Australians aged 65 years and over..

Thousands of university students are expanding their education horizons in foreign countries thanks to a Commonwealth scholarship program. With O’Week kicking..

Ted O‘Brien's February Column  - Mary Valley Voice Mobile Office My beefed-up seasonal road trip through Fairfax last month was a success..

Ted O'Brien's February Column, Sunshine Coast community newspapers (News Ltd) Seasonal Road Trip My first seasonal road trip for 2018 was a..

Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith says awarding a lucrative $5 billion Defence contract to Queensland will give our soldiers the..

Ted O’Brien is calling for volunteers to apply for a scholarship to attend this year’s National Volunteering Conference. Mr O’Brien said..

To help protect Sunshine Coast youngsters from the devastating consequences of meningococcal, the Turnbull Government will add a quad-strain vaccine..

There’s been a lot of talk about ‘game-changing’ infrastructure for the Sunshine Coast recently, but a rail commute from Nambour..

Ted O’Brien’s new high-tech mobile office has proven a success, with booked-out constituent meetings offering faster feedback on issues. Ted has..

The search for our next group of local sporting champions is on. 18 year old Harri Jones is just one recent..

More than 2,150 children across Fairfax will benefit from a more than $400 million preschool funding boost announced by the..

Farmers across Fairfax are set to benefit from new rules announced today to ensure Aussies get a fair go in..

Ted O'Brien's Column as it appeared in the Sunshine Valley Gazette, January 2018 You may have seen news reports about a..

The Federal Government is continuing to take action to combat the scourge of ice and other illicit drugs with more..

Looking for free events and activities this Australia Day? We’ve put together the following list of great events to celebrate Australia..

TURNING 100 is just the latest milestone in the long and colourful life of Maroochydore centenarian Mary Murray OAM. Member for..

  Buderim's Harri Jones, 18, is on track to become one of the nation’s hottest names in world motor sport.  The local lad..

Ted O'Brien's Column as published in the Mary Valley Voice, January 2018 The Sunshine Coast can trace its roots through agriculture,..

Ted O'Brien will take a fully staffed mobile office on a listening tour of the electorate so pop in and..

EXPORTING medicinal cannabis to overseas countries will be allowed following an important announcement by the federal government. The move helps develop and..

Sunshine Coast surf lifesaving and water safety groups will benefit from the Turnbull Government's commitment to reducing drowning deaths.  Ted O'Brien..

  A SPECIAL banner representing Queensland’s Rats of Tobruk war heroes is going on permanent display in Nambour’s historical museum. Member for..

The Australian Government has approved funding for a $56 million Intelligent Transport System (ITS) to deliver a safety warning system..

International tourists are flocking to the Sunshine Coast in ever greater numbers in an important boost for the region. Visitor..

In early December, the Parliament passed key elements of the Federal Government’s housing affordability plan, giving first home buyers a tax cut..