Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (13:37): I rise to shine a spotlight on a local Paralympian in my electorate. Claire Keefer is a 21-year-old short-statured athlete from Withcott in my electorate who recently competed in the Rio 2016 Paralympics. She competes in two events—both the shot-put and the discus. Before going to Rio, Claire spoke to some…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (12:17): I rise to speak on this bill because this government continues to honour its commitment to veterans and the veteran community by recognising the unique nature of the military service. The Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Budget and Other Measures) Bill 2016 contains three measures to support veterans. It gives me great…
GRANTS of up to $5000 are up for grabs to help community organisations from across the electorate of Wright support their volunteers. The funding is being provided under a $10 million Volunteer Grant funding round, which is open until December 20. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz urged local groups to apply. “This is a great opportunity for…
MOTO enthusiasts are revving up for an even more family-friendly experience at the Queensland Moto Park after Motorcycling Queensland secured Commonwealth funding to build a ropes course and jungle gym. The $38,638 project, which Motorcycling Queensland will chip in half for, is expected to attract more young families to the facility at Coulson. Queensland Moto…
A WITHEREN man who established an innovative guttering company to stem the number of deaths caused by people falling off ladders has scored more than half a million dollars to further develop the product. Local builder Alan Haley came up with the idea three years ago to make gutters which do not need cleaning. He…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (10:41): It is not my intention to detain the chamber any longer than I have to. If the minister has the opportunity after answering the opposition’s questions in this place, could he also give a quick update on the Toowoomba range crossing and where things are at in my electorate.
ENTRY to the Allandale Rural Fire Brigade station will be made safer after the group secured a $5857 Commonwealth grant to build a driveway into the facility. The new entry and driveway project will transform the entry to the station, which is currently accessed via a grass drainage ditch over a large hump. The Allandale…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (13:53): I rise to advise the House of a new and emerging business that has just opened its doors in my electorate. I was fortunate enough to be at this small business restaurant opening the other night. All in this place know the importance of the small business sector in the Australian…
A BRIGHT young woman from Brassall is feeling empowered for a career in the outdoors after completing a koala conservation project with the Green Army at Peak Crossing. Lauren Thomson, 18, was among five young people from Ipswich and the Fassifern to graduate from the Commonwealth Government program recently The team worked for eight months…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (16:36): The first weekend of September in the township of Beaudesert is always marked by the local show or, as the locals call it, the country Ekka. This year, they proudly celebrated their 121st birthday—a remarkable achievement. I had the opportunity to go to the show, and one of the first pavilions…