Selected government departments could enjoy a “tree change” and provide a boost to our region as the Coalition embarks on a decentralisation program – moving Commonwealth agencies and companies from city to country. “I strongly support our plans to get departments and government bodies out of Canberra and major cities and into regional Australia,” Member…
Local primary producers can now access recovery grants of up to $25,000 with the Federal Government upgrading assistance to Category C funding for the Scenic Rim, Logan and parts of the Gold Coast. “This is the extra help we’ve been seeking for our primary producers affected by the recent flooding,” Federal Member for Wright Scott…
Our local region is well and truly “open for business” in the aftermath of the flooding, Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz has declared. “Having spoken to many business owners in the Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, Logan and Gold Coast areas over the past week and a half, I’m urging local residents to go out…
Local primary producers and small businesses are encouraged to attend information sessions about the financial assistance available following the recent wild weather and flooding. “I am pleased our local primary producers and small businesses will receive the help they need in this challenging time,” Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said. “I encourage anyone affected…
The future is bright for young people in Wright who will soon be able to access new Employability Skills Training to help improve their chances of finding and keeping a job. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz congratulated local training organisations on securing the contracts to help young jobseekers find work. “The Coalition Government is…
More than 16,500 small and medium sized businesses in our region will receive tax cuts so they can grow and create local jobs, as part of the Coalition’s recently delivered Enterprise Tax Plan. “These historic cuts mean small businesses from our local butcher and newsagent to the local pub are set to keep more…
Local residents are now cleaning up and counting the cost of the flooding that came in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Debbie. “So many households and businesses across our region have been impacted upon – with historic flood levels in some areas. I am pleased the Federal Government stepped in quickly to ensure those worst…
Local community organisations and schools are being encouraged to apply for funding through the Saluting Their Service Program which supports local commemorations that recognise our servicemen and women. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz put out the call ahead of Anzac Day and said he encouraged RSLs, community groups and schools to apply. “With ANZAC…
RESIDENTS and fitness students alike are going from strength to strength through a steadily expanding gym program at Beaudesert High. The gym – based out of a simple classroom block – has come to signify renewed energy, vitality and strength for the residents who go there for free personal training sessions each week. The school’s…
A CAR park in a quiet Beaudesert back-street has been transformed into a space fit for outdoor discos, movie nights and twilight markets. Rural Lifestyle Options Australia (RLOA), a local organisation catering to adults with a disability, has big plans for the car park outside its Jade Cottage Activity Centre after covering the space with…
