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 will support the Fassifern Guardian’s long term viability, allowing it to digitise its…
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 Wright Scott Buchholz said the reconstruction works were…
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 councils to keep people safe on our roads, and to get…
We often, and rightly so, as a community pause to remember those brave Australian men and woman who have sacrificed it all for our country. Earlier this month at 11 am on the 11th November we came together to remember those who have served from WW1 through to modern conflict. At a small ceremony later…
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 Labor has its way,” Mr Buchholz said.…
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 regional Australia have the same internet requirements as those living in cities. “With regional Australia producing 70 per cent of…
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 work done by local residents in a variety of ways including…
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 local community by funding much needed upgrades to equipment…
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 improve contracts between farmers and processors. “We need farmers and processors…
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 Member for Wright Scott Buchholz, who attended today’s launch, said the Eat Local…