More patients in Wright are seeing their doctor without paying a cent, with the bulk-billing rate increasing to 91.7% in the first half of the 2017-18 financial year. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said this was a win for patients in Wright. “The Coalition Government’s commitment to Medicare is rock solid and the figures…
The Rathdowney and District Memorial Grounds Association has received a boost to continue supporting the local community through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. The Rathdowney and District Memorial Grounds Association received $5,420 to help with the cost of purchasing a zero turn mower and installing a shady shelter over the kitchen area in the…
Over 500 children at 17 kindergartens in Wright will be given the opportunity to learn a second language this year, thanks to the Coalition Government’s Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said it was encouraging to see so many local kindergartens taking part in the program. “Learning a second…
In Memorial Grove at the Land Warfare Centre in Canungra the mountain breeze blows, birds call and 1,000 sturdy trees stand tall, one for each member of the Australian Army Training Team (AATTV) who served in Vietnam. Visitors to the Memorial Grove will soon be met by a grand entrance, clad in granite and brass…
The Jimboomba State School P&C are making a splash after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. The Jimboomba State School P&C received $20,000 to help with the cost of purchasing and installing a booster heater for the Jimboomba Swimming Pool. P&C President Sue Bremner said the funding would greatly benefit the…
The Coalition Government will provide two new ground-breaking flu vaccines to locals aged 65 years and over – free of charge. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said this was in direct response to last year’s horrific flu season, which had a devastating impact around the world, and was aimed squarely at saving lives. “The…
A year after the damage and destruction of Severe Tropical Cyclone Debbie construction of two bridges and the restoration of road networks across the electorate have been given the green light following more than $11 million in funding from the Commonwealth, State Governments and Local Governments. Restoration works will be carried out on Bakers Road…
Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz has this week taken his fight Canberra, calling on Parliament to extend funding for the National School Chaplaincy Program. “I rose in Parliament this week to add my voice to the many voices advocating for our school chaplains and the National School Chaplaincy Program,” Mr Buchholz said. “Chaplains make…
Drivers are set to benefit from a safer and smoother journey through the Lockyer Valley following completion of the Postmans Ridge Road realignment works as part of the Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (TSRC). Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the opening of the new realignment and Murphys Creek Road overpass would improve connections as…
16 local young athletes are on track for a bright future after receiving a $500 Local Sporting Champions Grant to pursue their sporting dreams. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz presented the awards in a special ceremony and praised the inspiring sporting stars for their success on the track, field and court. “These young athletes…