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21 December, 2017 The Logan Village Men’s Shed has received a boost to continue its work in the local community through the Federal Government’s National Shed Development Program. The Logan Village Men’s Shed received $2,000 to purchase a new table saw which will expand the members’ current a... Read more

19 December, 2017 The Gatton Pony Club is saddling up to upgrade their grounds after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The Gatton Pony Club received $6,000 to help with the cost of purchasing and installing a shed to store their equestrian tack and equipment. Presid... Read more

15 December, 2017 The Tamborine Mountain Historical Society will continue to make history after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The Tamborine Mountain Historical Society received $5,000 to construct a weather, fire and vermin proof archival storage room to house... Read more

06 December, 2017 In the lead-up to Christmas, Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz has urged the community to back small business and shop local. “The holiday season is when many small businesses work their hardest and employ more locals to meet the demands of the Christmas retail trade period,” Mr ... Read more

06 December, 2017 Beechmont’s cricketers are set for a first class season after the Beechmont Recreation Arts and Sports Association received a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The Beechmont Recreation Arts and Sports Association received $9,905 to help with the cost of i... Read more

05 December, 2017 While the school year winds down for the year, it’s full steam ahead at the Yarrabilba State School as they gear up to open the gates and welcome students in 2018. Foundation Principal Lee Harrex said teaching staff were looking forward to seeing their new school facilities completed and open... Read more

05 December, 2017 The Gatton Redbacks have received a boost to continue kicking goals for local football players through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The Gatton Redbacks Football Club received $12,000 to help with the cost of purchasing a new mower to maintain their grounds to the highes... Read more

01 December, 2017 The Australian Government’s Mobile Service Centre, Desert Rose, is returning to south east Queensland before Christmas, including stops at Laidley, Aratula and Boonah. The purpose-built Mobile Service Centre will bring Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services to the Lockyer Valley on M... Read more

29 November, 2017 Local road users will have access to safer and more reliable travel after two bridges in the Scenic Rim were upgraded with the support of the Federal Government. Adams Bridge at Rosevale and Churchbank Bridge at Mutdapilly were replaced along with Tramway Bridge at Christmas Creek through a partner... Read more

28 November, 2017  Soldiers serving abroad will get a taste of the Fassifern’s country hospitality this Christmas when the Rotary Club of Fassifern Valley sends 60 Digger Boxes to troops overseas. The club will send the boxes through the Australian Government’s Support the Troops initiative, with it... Read more

27 November, 2017 Local organisations are encouraged to apply for Round Two of the Building Better Regions Fund, with applications now open for funding to support job creation and economic growth in Wright. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the Australian Government was investing in the local region. &l... Read more

20 November, 2017 Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz has officially opened the new learning facilities at McAuley College in Beaudesert. Students and staff at McAuley College now have full use of their new general learning areas, a science room, a home economics room, an art and manual arts room, an administra... Read more

20 November, 2017 This Government made a promise to the Australian people that they could have their say about Same Sex Marriage. I strongly supported the postal survey as it gave the opportunity for all Australians to be a part of the conversation. Given the 79.5% participation rate it is clear the people did want t... Read more

10 November, 2017 Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz today officially opened the new learning facilities at Silkwood School at Mount Nathan. Students and staff at Silkwood School now have full use of their new administration office, art room, science laboratory, eight general learning areas, library/resource a... Read more

01 November, 2017 Local farmers, fishers, community and industry groups can now apply for grants of between $5,000 and $100,000 to protect and improve the condition of soil, vegetation and biodiversity in Wright. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the grants were available through the National Landcare Pr... Read more