Local farmers, fishers, community and industry groups can now apply for grants of between $5,000 and $100,000 to protect and improve the condition of soil, vegetation and biodiversity in Wright. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the grants were available through the National Landcare Program’s new $50 million Smart Farming Small Grants program. “Our…
Works worth $12.5 million are now complete on the Cunningham Highway at Warrill View, providing a smoother and safer road surface for motorists. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the works had improved flood immunity and road safety on the section of the Cunningham Highway. “The highway was subjected to heavy rainfall in December…
Over 2,500 small businesses in Wright have taken advantage of the Coalition Government’s instant asset write-off according to 2015-16 tax office data. “The instant asset write-off is directly helping small businesses in Wright increase their bottom lines and improve cash flow which means more investment and job creation,” Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said.…
Local innovative and talented organisations and individuals in primary production can now apply for grants of up to $4 million to implement sustainable land management practices. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said the grants were available through the National Landcare Program’s new $60 million Smart Farming Partnerships. “I encourage primary producers though farming systems…
Today’s announcement by the Commonwealth Bank that it will introduce a new credit card with an interest rate of just 9.9% is a “win for common sense and consumers” claims Federal MP Scott Buchholz who has been pressuring the Banks on this issue over a year. As a Member of the House of Representatives Standing…
The new and improved $3.2 million Chardon Bridge at Cedar Creek has officially opened to traffic. The Logan City Council and City of Gold Coast replaced the timber bridge with a modern two-lane concrete structure through a $1.6 million grant from the Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Program. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz welcomed the…
Local councils and community organisations are encouraged to apply for funding through Round Two of the Coalition Government’s Safer Communities Fund. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said investment in security infrastructure at local crime hotspots would reduce fear of crime and contribute to greater community safety across Wright. “Only safe communities can be strong…
The Veterans’ Support Centre Lockyer/Brisbane Valley will continue to support local veterans and their families after securing funding through the Building Excellence in Support and Training grants program. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz congratulated the Veterans’ Support Centre on receiving $29,745.82 through the grants program. “This funding will go a long way to helping…
Local road users will have access to safer and more reliable travel when nine bridges in Wright are upgraded through the Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Program. The nine bridges will be upgraded at a total cost of $23.19 million to be co-funded by the Federal Government and the Scenic Rim Regional Council and Logan City…
Locals are missing out on millions in lost or unclaimed superannuation, the latest figures from the Australian Tax Office (ATO) show. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said over $70 million in super from across the electorate was sitting unclaimed. “There are many ways people can lose contact with their superannuation, including changing jobs, which…