4 schools in Wright have received over $5.9 million of funding from the Federal Government under the Capital Grants Programme. The Kooralbyn International School, the forthcoming McAuley College in Beaudesert and Tamborine Mountain College have all been successful in having their grant applications approved and will commence work soon. The Kooralbyn International School has received…
The Government has welcomed the passage of legislation designed to lift national immunisation rates and provide a stronger incentive for immunisation. The Senate passed the No Jab, No Pay bill this afternoon. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz said this is an important win for families, for community health and for the safety of our…
Wednesday is White Ribbon Day, Australia's only national male-led campaign to end men's violence against women. White Ribbon Day was prompted by a massacre of 14 female students at a school in Montreal in Canada. In 1999, the United Nations General Assembly declared 25 November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against…
Member for Wright Scott Buchholz says local businesses in Wright are another step closer to realising the enormous opportunities created by the Free Trade Agreement with China, after implementing legislation passed the Senate today. “The Government has worked hard to ensure this high-quality agreement with our biggest trading partner enters into force before the end…
Community organisations in our region are encouraged to apply for a grant under the $20 million Volunteer Grant funding. Scott Buchholz, Member for Wright, said the grants of up to $5000 are available for community organisation to assist the work of their volunteers. “This is a great opportunity for our local community organisations to apply…