A feasibility report into the trial of innovative infrastructure has demonstrated there is a demand for safer options for loading and unloading livestock. Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz said that the trial of a Parallel Access Landing (PAL) frame included a user-pays option for drivers arriving at Kilcoy Global…
A new child and youth mental health support service, Youthrive, is now providing psychological support to children and young people aged 0 – 24 with or at risk of developing severe mental health conditions. Youthrive provide psychological therapies across the Darling Downs and West Moreton region via telehealth to children and young people. The service…
Our Show Societies and the events they host and support, like our fantastic Agricultural Shows, expo’s, market stalls, equestrian events and of course, the Lights on the Hill trucking memorial in Gatton, contribute to our local economy. The annual shows in the Lockyer Valley provide an avenue for locals as well as those further afield…
After an important week back in Canberra, Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz made the thirteen hour drive home, over two days. A drive that has replaced a journey usually taken by air in 90 minutes. It is just one example of the many changes in our lives – interstate travel does not take place…
Scott Buchholz and the Liberal National Government have delivered an additional $1 million in economic support for drought-stricken communities through the extension of the Drought Communities Programme (DCP). Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz announced the funding, saying it will provide immediate economic stimulus in the Lockyer Valley, to support local businesses and create local…
Local councils and state and territory governments are encouraged to apply for funding available under Round 5 of the Bridges Renewal Program (BRP) and Round 7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP). Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport Scott Buchholz said the funding would help deliver safer bridges and better…
Earlier this year, Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz secured access to the Drought Communities Support Initiative (DCSI) cash support scheme for farmers and is calling on producers to apply and access $3,000 in payments. The DCSI is available to primary producers in the Scenic Rim and is being distributed by the Salvation Army. “We…
The announcement of additional bushfire assistance to support the revival of the local bushfire hit economy has been strongly welcomed by Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz and Mayor, Greg Christensen. Mr Buchholz said here in the Scenic Rim, we have farmers, businesses and households battling to recover from the 2019 bushfires and the announcement of…
Families, students and businesses in the Lockyer Valley will benefit from new and improved mobile coverage, as a result of the Australian Governments Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP). Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has announced the new tower that was funded under Round Four of the MBSP, located on the Gatton-Clifton Road at…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has again thanked the Australian Defence Force and Army Reservists for their support in recent bushfires, following the announcement that Defence has formally ceased Operation Bushfire Assist 2019-2020. On 26 March 2020, having completed the emergency and recovery tasks requested by state and local authorities, defence concluded their efforts across Australia.…