Major works have begun to stabilise road embankments and repair road pavement to reopen Gold Coast-Springbrook Road and Lamington National Park Road. The works are scheduled to be complete by December 2018 with a planned partial reopening of Gold Coast-Springbrook Road under traffic control by October 2018, weather permitting. The reconstruction works are being provided…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (10:13): I move: That this House: (1) notes that: (a) approximately 16,000 Australians fought in the Boer War in contingents raised by the Australian colonies or the Commonwealth Government (after 1901), or joined British and South African colonial units; (b) Australians, Lieutenants Harry 'Breaker' Morant, Peter Handcock and George Witton served as…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (13:40): Agriculture touches the lives of all Australians through the food we eat, the natural fibres that we wear and the economic prosperity that we all enjoy. If agriculture exporting were an Olympic sport, Australia would be at the top of the medal tally. According to the Menzies Research Centre, we'd take:…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (13:31): It was my pleasure more recently to attend the Scenic Rim and Lockyer Valley regional councils' Australian citizenship ceremonies and welcome Wright's newest Australian citizens. It was also a great opportunity to honour the outstanding achievements of local individuals and community groups who make such an enormous contribution to our region…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (19:00): I offer my affirmation and support for the member for Solomon's contribution on cyberbullying. It's a space in which we all have to take responsibility, including parents. I wish the parliament well in its deliberations and hopefully we will land somewhere that addresses that growing issue. In the time dedicated to…
Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (16:15): As we welcomed in the year 2018, many Australians made resolutions at the beginning of the new year: getting into shape, reading more or learning a new language. It's still early, but I hope everyone's still committed to their resolutions. For those who didn't make one, one resolution that could be…
Applications are now open for Round Six of the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz encouraged local councils to work with local residents and industry stakeholders to identify and prioritise upgrade projects and submit an application. “The Program provides funding for upgrades that will improve productivity and…
The Tamborine Mountain Community Men’s Shed Association has received a boost to continue its work in the local community through the Federal Government’s National Shed Development Program. The Tamborine Mountain Community Men’s Shed Association received $2,800 to purchase materials and vices to build work benches – allowing members to produce quality products and community projects.…
The Bornhoffen PCYC Leadership Development Centre will have even better facilities to inspire and encourage young people after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The Bornhoffen PCYC received $7,500 to help with the cost of installing a multi-sport outdoor half court which will extend the range of youth and leadership development…
The Scenic Rim’s signature food and wine festival, Eat Local Week, will benefit from an $80,000 grant through the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund. The funds will be matched by the Scenic Rim Regional Council, and will go towards the creation of an exciting new interactive platform that will enable consumers and visitors to…
