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Ted O’Brien MP Backs Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club’s Redevelopment Plans

April 26, 2022

A re-elected Coalition Government will fund additional stages of the Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment project.  The Mudjimba Surf Life..

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NEW VETERAN WELLBEING CENTRE FOR SUNSHINE COAST

April 22, 2022

A re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government will provide $5 million for a new Veteran Wellbeing Centre on the Sunshine Coast..

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HEROES REMEMBERED ON BLI BLI AVENUE OF HONOUR

April 21, 2022

A 3.4m cenotaph will soon adorn Bli Bli’s Avenue of Honour thanks to a $109,680 Federal Government grant announced by..

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ANZAC Day 2022

April 12, 2022

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Queensland Labor continues to fail on rail for the sunshine coast

April 12, 2022

The Morrison Government continues to call on the Queensland Labor Government to come to the table and provide their matched..

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2022 FEDERAL ELECTION CALLED

April 11, 2022

Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien says the upcoming Federal election will have ‘real consequences’ for Sunshine Coast residents following..

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REPURPOSED CHURCH TO HOUSE HOMELESS YOUTH

April 7, 2022

An unused Church in Nambour will soon be repurposed to house and support 21 homeless youth following an announcement of..

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2022 Federal Budget Delivers for the Sunshine Coast

April 1, 2022

The Sunshine Coast is set to be one of the nation’s biggest beneficiaries of the 2022/23 Federal Budget with measures..

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HEAVY PASSENGER RAIL ON TRACK FOR SUNSHINE COAST

March 27, 2022

The Morrison Government has today committed $1.6 billion to build heavy rail on the Sunshine Coast, connecting the existing line..

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BEERBURRUM TO NAMBOUR RAIL UPGRADE GETS ON TRACK

March 24, 2022

Works are kicking off on the Beerburrum to Nambour Rail (B2N) Upgrade in Landsborough. The Australian and Queensland governments have committed..

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TRANSFORMING SUNSHINE COAST FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING

March 23, 2022

A world-first manufacturing facility, which will transform the Sunshine Coast’s food and beverage sector, will be operational by late 2023..

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City Deal to Transform South East Queensland

March 21, 2022

Three tiers of government have today signed the SEQ City Deal - creating a collaborative mechanism which will deliver transformative..

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A Big Boost for the Blue Heart

March 21, 2022

The Sunshine Coast Blue Heart initiative is set for a major funding boost as part of a newly minted South..

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Flood Assistance

March 20, 2022

It’s been a tough couple of weeks for everybody and the floods have taken their toll on people’s lives, livelihoods..

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$75.5 million in support for travel agents

March 19, 2022

The Morrison Government is providing $75.5 million in targeted support for travel agents and tour arrangement service providers. The program will..

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Planting Trees for the Queen's Jubilee Program

March 19, 2022

Schools, churches, local governments, community and environment groups are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for funding for..

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Sunshine Coast Floods

March 17, 2022

As featured on MIX and Sea FM radio. As featured on Hot 91. ..

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<strong>Nominations Open for Sunshine Coast </strong><strong>2032 Games Taskforce</strong>

March 17, 2022

Olympic and Paralympic Champions help launch major legacy initiative The search has officially begun for members of a local taskforce that..

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Federal Commitment Delivered - Sunshine Coast’s Gen One Men’s housing project officially opens

March 16, 2022

 Building lives Building Future The Shack in Nambour is officially opening the only men’s housing project on the Sunshine Coast, with..

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‘Teens Take Control’ with $1.48 Million in Federal Funding

March 10, 2022

At risk teens on the Sunshine Coast will be given an opportunity take control of their future thanks to a..

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Flood Disaster Info Sessions

March 9, 2022

Ted O'Brien will be operating a number of pop-up flood disaster info sessions on the Sunshine Coast. FLOOD ASSISTANCE..

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INAUGURAL NATIONAL WOMEN’S SHED WEEK

March 8, 2022

The Inaugural National Women’s Shed Week is Launched in Coolum The Coolum Women’s Shed is determined to buck the Australian mantra..

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SUNSHINE COAST 2032 GAMES TASKFORCE

March 2, 2022

Planning underway for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Over 100 community and business leaders put their heads together today to..

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Federal Support Available for Flood Victims

February 28, 2022

Sunshine Coast residents heavily impacted by the flooding disaster can now apply for a federal government Disaster Recovery Payment of..

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Federal Funding Gets Sunshine Coast Disaster Ready

February 21, 2022

Sunshine Coast Council will receive an extra $561,000 in bushfire recovery funding from the Federal Government on top of the..

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Ted's Summer Road Trip

February 18, 2022

Join Ted on his Summer Road trip around the electorate to discuss the Federal government matters important to you. Locations:..

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SUNSHINE COAST 2032 TASKFORCE EVENT

February 18, 2022

02 March 2022 | 8:30 - 11:00am | FREE The 2032 Games will be the single most transformational event for the..

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sleepbus: A Local Legacy

February 16, 2022

Ted O'Brien MP, Member for Fairfax addressed the Nation's Parliament, to recognise Michael Henning &amp; Mark Ellis from the Maroochy..

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National Women's Shed Week: Officially Announced

February 16, 2022

In support of the Coolum Women's Shed on the Sunshine Coast, Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O'Brien officially announces the..

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Roads around the region win upgrades, ending one resident's three-decade wait

February 10, 2022

An $11 million boost to Sunshine Coast roads has allowed upgrades at 16 locations, ending one resident’s 30-year wait for..

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