Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz and State Member for Scenic Rim, Jon Krause have thanked all volunteers across the Scenic Rim this National Volunteers Week and opened nominations for the 2020 Wright Community Contribution Awards. Mr Buchholz said volunteers were invaluable to the community and without them, many of the local sporting and community…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz and State Member for Lockyer, Jim McDonald have thanked all volunteers in the Lockyer Valley communities this National Volunteers Week and called for nominations for the 2020 Wright Community Contribution Awards. Mr Buchholz said volunteers were invaluable to the community and without them, many of the local sporting and…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz wants to see the region’s economy boosted by bringing more University students to local campuses, on scholarships being provided by the Federal Liberal National Government. Mr Buchholz is urging regional education providers, such as Universities and Registered Training Organisation’s to apply for funding to deliver scholarships through their…
Federal Member for Wright and Assistant Minister for Road Safety, Scott Buchholz has announced the Australian Governments Driver Reviver Site Upgrade Grants program was now open. Joining the coordinator of the Beaudesert Driver Reviver, Sylvia Hickey, Mr Buchholz said there were hundreds of Driver Reviver locations across the nation, largely owned by local and state…
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…