The Australian heavy vehicle sector is driving out of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a strong economic recovery according to March sales figures from the Truck Industry Council. The sector, which includes heavy vehicle manufacturers, importers and major component suppliers is in overdrive, with a 36.5 per cent increase in sales over March 2021 compared…
Logan Village Green’s community-inspired adventure playground is now open. Features of the playground include a bird’s nest lookout, large and small slides, trampolines, a flying fox, totem poles with ropes and a dry creek bed flanked by timber steppers and balance beams. Some parts are moveable to allow children to create their own play space.…
Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz has announced expressions of interest are now open for funding under the Morrison Governments Powering Communities Program. Community groups across the region can now express interest for funding under the program to lower energy costs, support local jobs and help reduce their environmental impact. Mr Buchholz said $67,700 was…
Funding for capacity improvements to the Vonda Youngman centre on Tamborine Mountain will ensure the eastern communities of the Scenic Rim are better prepared for future disasters. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz announced $600,000 in joint funding to deliver the necessary infrastructure on Tamborine Mountain, to ensure the community had disaster recovery capacity.…
Funding has been secured for the Laidley Cultural Centre acoustic upgrades following an announcement from the Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz. Joined by Lockyer Valley Regional Councillor Janice Holstein and State Member for Lockyer Jim McDonald, Mr Buchholz announced $117,000 in new funding for upgrades to the error prone sound and acoustic equipment.…
Disaster assistance is now available to Councils in the Gold Coast, Logan and Scenic Rim following sustained heavy rainfall and ongoing flash-flooding across Southern Queensland. Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz whose electorate takes in the Scenic Rim Regional Council, as…
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has estimated that around $55 million in hard earned wages of local residents is waiting to be claimed, in the form of lost and unclaimed superannuation. The financial year ending June 2020 shows that the Morrison Government’s reforms have had a big impact, reducing unclaimed super by $7 billion compared…
The Morrison Governments investment in economic stimulus is flowing, with a number of local footpaths set to be upgraded or constructed for the first time. Right in the heart of Boonah, Melbourne and Cossart Streets which are critical entry ways to the Boonah Showgrounds and Caravan park are set to benefit. Federal Member for Wright,…
Works have started on the upgrade of the Mount Lindesay Highway between Stoney Camp Road and Chambers Flat Road, with Queensland-based HullSee JV awarded the construction contract. The $75 million project will widen the highway from two to four lanes, build new northbound and southbound bridges across Norris Creek, install safety upgrades…
The Australian Government and Lockyer Valley Regional Council are working together to improve connectivity and community infrastructure in one of the regions fast growing communities. Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz recently toured the Fairways Park stage one with Lockyer Valley Councillor Janice Holstein and State Member for Lockyer, Jim McDonald. Mr Buchholz…