TRANSFORMING SUNSHINE COAST FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING
A world-first manufacturing facility, which will transform the Sunshine Coast’s food and beverage sector, will be operational by late 2023 following a $33.4 million announcement by the Federal Government today. The $112.8 million ‘Turbine Precinct’…
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City Deal to Transform South East Queensland
Three tiers of government have today signed the SEQ City Deal - creating a collaborative mechanism which will deliver transformative projects for one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Years in the…
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A Big Boost for the Blue Heart
The Sunshine Coast Blue Heart initiative is set for a major funding boost as part of a newly minted South East Queensland City Deal, signed today by three tiers of government. Years in the making,…
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Flood Assistance
It’s been a tough couple of weeks for everybody and the floods have taken their toll on people’s lives, livelihoods and properties. To assist impacted residents, businesses and community groups, here is a summary of…
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$75.5 million in support for travel agents
The Morrison Government is providing $75.5 million in targeted support for travel agents and tour arrangement service providers. The program will support eligible travel agents and tour arrangement service providers who continue to support consumers…
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Planting Trees for the Queen’s Jubilee Program
Schools, churches, local governments, community and environment groups are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for funding for tree planting projects in Fairfax to mark the Queen’s Jubilee. Grants of between $2,500 and…
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Nominations Open for Sunshine Coast 2032 Games Taskforce
Olympic and Paralympic Champions help launch major legacy initiative The search has officially begun for members of a local taskforce that will ensure the Sunshine Coast maximises benefits from the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.…
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Federal Commitment Delivered – Sunshine Coast’s Gen One Men’s housing project officially opens
Building lives Building Future The Shack in Nambour is officially opening the only men’s housing project on the Sunshine Coast, with the help of $500,000 in federal funding secured by Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien.…
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‘Teens Take Control’ with $1.48 Million in Federal Funding
At risk teens on the Sunshine Coast will be given an opportunity take control of their future thanks to a $1.48 million announcement made by Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien today. The massive funding…
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Flood Disaster Info Sessions
Ted O'Brien will be operating a number of pop-up flood disaster info sessions on the Sunshine Coast. FLOOD ASSISTANCE – KENILWORTH Friday 11, March | 9:00am - 10:30am | Kenilworth Information Centre on Elizabeth Street…
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INAUGURAL NATIONAL WOMEN’S SHED WEEK
The Inaugural National Women’s Shed Week is Launched in Coolum The Coolum Women’s Shed is determined to buck the Australian mantra and prove that ‘sheds are for women too’ with the launch of the inaugural…
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SUNSHINE COAST 2032 GAMES TASKFORCE
Planning underway for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Over 100 community and business leaders put their heads together today to help shape the ‘2032 Taskforce’ for the Sunshine Coast, to leverage the opportunities from…
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Federal Support Available for Flood Victims
Sunshine Coast residents heavily impacted by the flooding disaster can now apply for a federal government Disaster Recovery Payment of up to $1,000. Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien said the federal government funding will help…
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Ted O’Brien Calls Out the ‘rank hypocrisy’ of the Labor Party
Few issues expose the rank hypocrisy of the Labor Party more than the Commonwealth integrity commission argues Member for Fairfax, Ted O'Brien.
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Federal Funding Gets Sunshine Coast Disaster Ready
Sunshine Coast Council will receive an extra $561,000 in bushfire recovery funding from the Federal Government on top of the $2.8 million delivered for projects on the Sunshine Coast. The funding boost will support…
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Ted’s Summer Road Trip
Join Ted on his Summer Road trip around the electorate to discuss the Federal government matters important to you. Locations: Date: Tuesday, 22 February Time: 8:00am - 9:00am : Location: Yandina, Corner of Old Gympie…
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SUNSHINE COAST 2032 TASKFORCE EVENT
02 March 2022 | 8:30 - 11:00am | FREE The 2032 Games will be the single most transformational event for the Sunshine Coast, but it's up to us as a region to to make sure…
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sleepbus: A Local Legacy
Ted O'Brien MP, Member for Fairfax addressed the Nation's Parliament, to recognise Michael Henning & Mark Ellis from the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre and Simon Rowe from sleepbus for their outstanding contributions to our community.
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National Women’s Shed Week: Officially Announced
In support of the Coolum Women's Shed on the Sunshine Coast, Federal Member for Fairfax Ted O'Brien officially announces the inaugural National Women's Shed Week between the 6th and 12th of March 2022.
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Roads around the region win upgrades, ending one resident’s three-decade wait
An $11 million boost to Sunshine Coast roads has allowed upgrades at 16 locations, ending one resident’s 30-year wait for improved access. Funding from the Australian Government Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program has helped…
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Parliamentary Inquiry Supports CPTPP Expansion
Chair of the Trade Sub-Committee, Ted O'Brien MP tabled the report on Expanding the membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership in Parliament on behalf of The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence…
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Parliamentary Inquiry Supports CPTPP Expansion
United Kingdom, Taiwan and South Korea – ‘Yes’China – ‘re-establish relations before consideration’US – ‘time to renew interest’ The Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (JSCFADT) has tabled its report on Expanding…
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sleepbus Seeks Support
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xUIuzzEPU0 An innovative charity which utilises purpose-built buses to temporarily house homeless people has issued a plea for volunteer support weeks out from opening their doors to those in need. Following an extraordinary fundraising campaign…
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$10,741 For the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre
The Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre have renewed deteriorating office furntiture this week following the announcement of a $10,741 Federal Government grant from Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O'Brien. The organisation has been providing support for disadvantaged…
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HELPING THOSE WHO HELP SO MANY
Volunteer Grants inject $135,320 into local community groups. The valuable work of local volunteers has been acknowledged by Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien with $135,320 in Federal grants for local community groups. Forty…
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WORK STARTS ON HAVANA ROAD FOOTBRIDGE
Safety improvement works are underway on the Havana Road footbridge over the Sunshine Motorway in Peregian Springs which provides safe pedestrian access for children and families to Coolum State High School. The $720,000 works are…
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Australia Day Celebrations
Australia is the greatest nation on earth and we celebrate it on Australia Day. I’m delighted that Dylan Alcott has been named Australian of the Year. He’s an amazing Australian who brings people together. A big congratulations…
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LIVE MUSIC RETURNS TO STAGES ACROSS AUSTRALIA
A unique brand of classical music will return to stages across Australia this year following the announcement of a $560,000 Federal Government Grant by Federal Member for Fairfax, Ted O’Brien. The Australian Romantic & Classical…
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Ted O’Brien calls out State Government’s Stringent Quarantine Rules
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