Local community organisations, schools and councils are encouraged to apply for funding under the Armistice Centenary Grants Program. “The one-off grants program will support local, community-based projects and activities that commemorate the end of the First World War,” Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said. “Eligible projects include establishing new or restoring existing memorials, the…
Local primary producers in the Scenic Rim, Logan and parts of the Gold Coast and Lockyer Valley will now have until 12 January 2018 to apply for Category C Recovery Grants. “Many farmers, growers and producers were severely impacted by the recent flooding and are still on the road to recovery,” Federal Member for Wright…
The local community is flying high after a report by KPMG found the Government’s commitment to the RAAF Base Amberley will create almost 7000 jobs by 2020 and inject $1.2 billion into the Queensland economy. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz welcomed the report and the positive effects of the RAAF Base Amberley in the…
20 local young athletes are hopping, skipping and jumping for joy 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 superstars for their success on the track, in the pool and on the…
A host of locals from the electorate have been recognised for their dedicated voluntary work, as recipients of the 2017 Wright Community Contribution Awards. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz presented the awards in three special ceremonies across the electorate and praised the award winners as “unsung heroes” of the local community. “I established these…
The Churches of Christ Care Fassifern Aged Care Service will continue to care and support for residents and retirees after securing Commonwealth funding to “make a home” for locals. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz congratulated the Fassifern Aged Care Service which was allocated 40 new beds under the Federal Government’s Aged Care Approvals Round.…
Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz once again strapped on his combat boots to join members of the Veterans Support Centre Lockyer/Brisbane Valley for a tour of the RAAF Base Amberley. “It was my pleasure to organise this visit for members of the local Veterans Support Centre to the Amberley Air Base,” Mr Buchholz said.…
Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz says the Scenic Rim region is full steam ahead, following today’s official opening of the $35.2 million road/rail intermodal freight terminal. The Coalition Government provided $9.6 million towards the project under the National Stronger Regions Fund. Mr Buchholz said the Intermodal Rail Freight Precinct in Bromelton was constructed on…
Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz has welcomed moves by Australia’s big banks to lower credit card interest rates following his rigorous questioning during last year’s Parliamentary inquiry into the banking sector. Earlier this year ANZ announced cuts to credit card interest rates and now Westpac has introduced the Lite VISA Card with a purchase…
The Springbrook Men’s Shed has raised the roof and officially opened their new home with the help of a $5,000 Commonwealth grant. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz attended the opening and congratulated the Springbrook Men’s Shed Association on their dedication to the project. “After four years the Springbrook Men’s Shed Association has moved into…