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14 December, 2018 The Fassifern community has been bolstered thanks to the Coalition Government’s financial boost to local journalism. The Fassifern Guardian has been awarded a grant as part of the national Regional and Small Publisher’s Innovation Fund. The innovation grant, totalling more than $170,000... Read more

13 December, 2018 The completion of Haack Bridge at Lamington and Steinhardt Bridge at Darlington is a significant milestone in the Scenic Rim Region Council's road to recovery to repair damage from Severe Tropical Cyclone (STC) Debbie in April 2017. Assistant Minister for Roads and Transport, and Federal MP for Wri... Read more

12 December, 2018 Lockyer Valley Regional Council will receive almost $4m to upgrade and maintain local roads through the Coalition Government’s Roads to Recovery Program. Assistant Minister for Roads and Transport and Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz, said the program plays a vital role in supporting... Read more

22 November, 2018 Federal LNP Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has warned local home owners and property renters will be hit with a sledge hammer by Labor’s ill-conceived property tax. “In our electorate of Wright there are well over 7,000 people who negative gear their property and stand to lose if Lab... Read more

21 November, 2018 Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz today welcomed the announcement by NBN Co’s plan to provide increased data allowances for regional Australians using Sky Muster satellite services, saying that it recognises that people living in region... Read more

08 November, 2018 Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has opened nominations for the annual Wright Community Contribution Awards. Scott Buchholz said the Awards were created as a way of recognising the tireless work volunteers do in our community. “I established these Awards to recognise the amazing wor... Read more

06 November, 2018 Federal LNP Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has today announced $10,000 under the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program to support the Laidley Community Centre. Scott Buchholz said the grant will go a long way in supporting the great work the Laidley Community Centre does in the... Read more

05 November, 2018 Dairy farmers, processors and representative organisations are encouraged to have their say to help shape Australia's first mandatory dairy code by consultation in Boonah on Thursday, 22 November. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz urged local farmers and stakeholders to take part and help i... Read more

05 November, 2018 A cutting-edge digital platform will now allow farmers, food producers, winemakers and chefs in Queensland’s Scenic Rim region to attract customers by showcasing the region’s diverse bounty of local products on an online platform. Assistant Minister for Roads and Transport and Federal M... Read more

05 November, 2018 The Liberal Nationals Government will deliver additional tax relief to 16,562 small and medium businesses in Wright, five years earlier than planned. Senator Zed Seselja, Assistant Minister for Treasury and Finance today visited AJ Bush and Sons in Bromelton with Federal Member Scott Buchholz to hi... Read more

25 October, 2018 Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz is encouraging all local residents to mark a significant milestone in Australia’s military history by commemorating the centenary of the Armistice that ended the fighting in the First World War. Scott Buchholz said from an Australian population of aro... Read more

24 October, 2018 The Liberal Nationals Government will deliver additional tax relief to 16,562 small and medium businesses in Wright, five years earlier than planned. “This is good news for our local area - lower company tax means more investment, more jobs and higher wages,” Mr Buchholz said. “W... Read more

22 October, 2018 Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has today welcomed the simplification of the Farm Household Allowance form for local farmers. Mr Buchholz said it is now easier for farmers to apply for the fortnightly Farm Household Allowance hardship payment and local farmers are urged to apply. “... Read more

19 October, 2018 Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has announced $17,162 in funding under the Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grants program for the Laidley RSL Sub Branch. Scott Buchholz said the BEST grants support ex-service organisations like Laidley RSL Sub Branch in providing compen... Read more

18 October, 2018 Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has welcomed the announcement that Lockyer Valley farmers can now access up to $2 million in low interest loans, double the previous limit of $1 million. Mr Buchholz said the LNP Government had also doubled the total funding available for low-interest loans... Read more