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OLDER PERSONS ADVOCACY NETWORK: A STRONG VOICE FOR FAIRFAX SENIORS IN NEED

November 29, 2017

Ted O’Brien MP says a new, free support network is now available to stand up for the rights older people..

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Noosa Stronger Communities Programme grants announced!

November 27, 2017

Nature lovers will create new walking trails at Verrierdale as more people seek outdoor adventure on the Sunshine Coast. The Yandina..

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Sunshine Valley Stronger Communities Programme grants announced!

November 27, 2017

Indigenous culture and history will be passed on to school students through a new hinterland outdoor education facility. Mapleton’s Queensland Conference..

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Buderim Stronger Communities Programme grants announced!

November 27, 2017

Muddy paws will no longer be a problem at dog obedience classes with a new concrete floor for Buderim’s busy..

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COOLUM STRONGER COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME GRANTS ANNOUNCED!

November 27, 2017

A popular Coolum kindy will soon have a new climbing fort with the help of a Federal Government community grant. C&K..

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Maroochydore STRONGER COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME GRANTS ANNOUNCED!

November 27, 2017

A popular Maroochydore rowing club will have new storage for its boats with the help of a Federal Government grant. The..

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Mary Valley STRONGER COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME GRANTS ANNOUNCED!

November 27, 2017

New signage to cater to the Kenilworth Showground’s increasing popularity with tourists will be installed thanks to a federal grant. The..

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NAMBOUR STRONGER COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME GRANTS ANNOUNCED!

November 27, 2017

A plan to build a community kitchen to encourage healthy cooking and eating will go ahead in Nambour with the..

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Local Fairfax businesses can share in the multi-billion dollar Government ICT spend

November 22, 2017

Smaller tech companies in Fairfax  will benefit from changes to the Commonwealth’s ICT (Information and Communications Technology) procurement rules. Ted O’Brien..

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Christmas Carol events in Fairfax!

November 21, 2017

What a fabulous way to celebrate the Christmas spirit - check out these fabulous Christmas carols around Fairfax!  Friday 1 December -..

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Support Burnside State High School’s STEMM Program at the annual Nambour Cup!

November 21, 2017

It’s on again. As Christmas approaches, so too does the Nambour Cup – known in many circles as the greatest..

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Veterans’ Employment Awards now open

November 21, 2017

Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien MP has encouraged local businesses to nominate for a new national awards program recognising veterans..

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Agribusiness on the Sunshine Coast

November 15, 2017

We are proud foodies on the Sunshine Coast, not just with eating and cooking but also growing. Many specialist and..

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Child care relief around corner for Fairfax families

November 13, 2017

Over 6,300 families in Fairfax will be better off from the Federal Government’s child care overhaul. Ted O’Brien MP said the..

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30 Second Survey - Jobs and the economy

November 12, 2017

Ted believes in listening to his constituents to better represent them in Canberra. Please take a moment to let him..

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Remembrance Day 2017

November 11, 2017

I encouraged the local communities across Fairfax to pause today to reflect on the Australians who have made the ultimate sacrifice in..

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FAIRFAX OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WORKFORCE BEHIND THE DEFENCE FORCE

November 10, 2017

Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien MP welcomes the The Workforce Behind the Defence Force information campaign. The campaign highlights the need..

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Armistice Centenary Grants open on Remembrance Day

November 9, 2017

With one of the largest Veterans populations in the country, Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien is proud to announce the Federal..

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Work begins on the new Buderim Men's Shed

November 8, 2017

Works have begun on a new Buderim Men’s Shed on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Men’s Sheds promote positive health and wellbeing within..

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What's happening along the banks of the Mary River in Kenilworth?

November 7, 2017

Thank you to the young volunteers who have been out this month planting grasses to halt erosion along the banks..

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Is your organisation eligible for a Building Better Regions Fund grant?

November 7, 2017

Applications now open for funding under the Building Better Regions Fund Round Two Two streams available: Infrastructure Projects and Community Investments Applications..

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What's The National Financial Literacy Strategy?

October 31, 2017

Managing money is an important everyday skill and Australians are faced with making a range of financial decisions on a..

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Is the next big Smart Farms idea in Fairfax?

October 24, 2017

Farmers, fishers, community and industry groups in Fairfax can apply for grants of between $5,000 and $100,000 to assist them..

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300,000 SMALL BUSINESSES BENEFIT FROM INSTANT ASSET WRITE-OFF

October 24, 2017

CLOSE to 300,000 Australian small businesses have taken advantage of the Coalition Government’s instant asset write-off according to 2015-16 tax..

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Fairfax schools to receive educational kits in preparation for Remembrance Day

October 9, 2017

Ted O'Brien MP said schools in Fairfax would receive an educational kit in preparation for Remembrance Day on 11 November. Mr..

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SMALL BUSINESS SHINING BRIGHT ON THE SUNSHINE COAST

October 9, 2017

THE outlook for small businesses in the Sunshine Coast community looks bright as Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien took..

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Pensioner Concession Card reinstated for part-pensioners in Fairfax

October 8, 2017

Former part-pensioners in Fairfax will have their Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) reinstated from this week. These former part-pensioners lost the card in..

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10,000 YOUNG AUSTRALIANS OFF WELFARE AND INTO WORK UNDER PaTH PROGRAM

October 4, 2017

The Turnbull Government has assisted 10,000 long-term unemployed young Australians get off welfare and into work through the Youth Bonus..

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Ted's Spring Road Trip

October 3, 2017

SUNSHINE COAST – THE SMALL BUSINESS CITY The Sunshine Coast is outpacing Australia’s growth in start-up businesses, and member for Fairfax Ted..

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Takata Airbags - Compulsory recall

October 2, 2017

The Federal Government issued a Proposed Recall Notice for a compulsory recall of all vehicles with defective Takata airbags installed,..

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