Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has announced the Australian Government has opened grants for farmers under the Smart Farms Small Grants program. Mr Buchholz said funding of up to $100,000 was available to farmers in Wright, to support their natural resource management efforts. “This has been a very popular program that has…
Today is Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, a day when Australians are encouraged to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam War. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has paid his respects to all those who served in the Vietnam War, one…
Local road users can now enjoy a safer, more reliable journey with the completion of Josephville bridge, thanks to a partnership between the Australian Government and Scenic Rim Regional Council. Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport and Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the Bridges Renewal Project was delivering millions for bridge…
Communities across the Scenic Rim are being urged to outline their priorities to share in $36.8 million for bushfire recovery projects, announced today by the Australian and Queensland governments. The funding will support a range of projects in 13 local council areas, determined by the Queensland Government that were most heavily impacted by last…
The Lockyer Valley Netball Association is one of many community groups across the Inland Rail alignment who have received vital grants between $1,000 and $4,000 in round five of the Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations program. Member for Wright Scott Buchholz welcomed the announcement that $2,728 grant would see new grandstand seating purchased for…
The Australian Government is unlocking funding to support smaller scale wine producers to showcase their premium product, around the globe. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz said the guidelines for the latest round of Wine Export Grant’s were now available and he urged all local producers, across the Scenic Rim to apply. “These grants help…
A virtual jobs fair to connect job seekers with local employers across the Scenic Rim and Logan will be held on Friday, 7 August 2020. Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, said the Brisbane South East and Logan virtual jobs fair is an opportunity for those looking for work to see what employment opportunities are available in their…
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT HITS THE ROAD WITH EXTRA FUNDING FOR MOUNT LINDESAY HIGHWAY In new project details released today, Queensland’s Mount Lindesay Highway will be upgraded from two to four lanes between Stoney Camp Road and Chambers Flat Road. The two-lane upgrade follows an extra $7.5 million injected into the project by the Morrison…
The Australian Governments Local Schools Community Fund continues to deliver better school infrastructure, programs and upgrades across the Lockyer Valley. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz recently joined State Member for Lockyer, Jim McDonald to officially open the new nature play facilities at Withcott State School. Mr Buchholz said it was great to see the…
Three projects will receive funding to support bushfire recovery in the Scenic Rim and Gold Coast hinterland, as part of a Morrison Government bushfire recovery grants program. The program will focus on helping native wildlife and habitat recover from the devastation of the black summer bushfires. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz said the Australian…