In the lead-up to Christmas, Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz has urged the community to back small business and shop local. “The holiday season is when many small businesses work their hardest and employ more locals to meet the demands of the Christmas retail trade period,” Mr Buchholz said. “It is important we back…
The Gatton Redbacks have received a boost to continue kicking goals for local football players through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The Gatton Redbacks Football Club received $12,000 to help with the cost of purchasing a new mower to maintain their grounds to the highest standard. President Adam Halstead said the new mower would…
While the school year winds down for the year, it’s full steam ahead at the Yarrabilba State School as they gear up to open the gates and welcome students in 2018. Foundation Principal Lee Harrex said teaching staff were looking forward to seeing their new school facilities completed and open for learning. “We’ve got 310…
The Australian Government’s Mobile Service Centre, Desert Rose, is returning to south east Queensland before Christmas, including stops at Laidley, Aratula and Boonah. The purpose-built Mobile Service Centre will bring Centrelink, Medicare and Child Support services to the Lockyer Valley on Monday, December 4 and the Scenic Rim on Wednesday, December 13 and Thursday, December…
Local road users will have access to safer and more reliable travel after two bridges in the Scenic Rim were upgraded with the support of the Federal Government. Adams Bridge at Rosevale and Churchbank Bridge at Mutdapilly were replaced along with Tramway Bridge at Christmas Creek through a partnership of the national Bridges Renewal Program…
Soldiers serving abroad will get a taste of the Fassifern’s country hospitality this Christmas when the Rotary Club of Fassifern Valley sends 60 Digger Boxes to troops overseas. The club will send the boxes through the Australian Government’s Support the Troops initiative, with items to be sent and packed by this Friday. Donations of small,…
Local organisations are encouraged to apply for Round Two of the Building Better Regions Fund, with applications now open for funding to support job creation and economic growth in Wright. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the Australian Government was investing in the local region. “The Building Better Regions Fund supports local businesses and…
This Government made a promise to the Australian people that they could have their say about Same Sex Marriage. I strongly supported the postal survey as it gave the opportunity for all Australians to be a part of the conversation. Given the 79.5% participation rate it is clear the people did want to have their…
Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz has officially opened the new learning facilities at McAuley College in Beaudesert. Students and staff at McAuley College now have full use of their new general learning areas, a science room, a home economics room, an art and manual arts room, an administration area, a library, pupil amenities and…
Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz today officially opened the new learning facilities at Silkwood School at Mount Nathan. Students and staff at Silkwood School now have full use of their new administration office, art room, science laboratory, eight general learning areas, library/resource area, amenities, lift, plant room, cover area, covered outdoor area and additional…