Mr BUCHHOLZ (Wright) (13:50): Recently, I was honoured to be named patron and No. 1 ticketholder of the Standardbred Association Queensland, or SAQ as they are known. Celebrating its 20th year in 2018, the SAQ was founded in 1998 and was primarily established as the standardbred society in Queensland. However, it became evident that there…
Following four very successful performances over the Easter period, the Moogerah Passion Play Association will begin works to continue entertaining and enlightening audiences into the future. The Moogerah Passion Play Association received $2,750 through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program to help with the cost of performing drainage works and earthworks in the performance area.…
Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz has described the Budget as a “no-nonsense, sensible plan to strengthen our economy and ensure the benefits are shared by all”. “I’d describe it as a back to basics approach – to ensure we balance the books and can afford to invest in the infrastructure and services we all…
The Youth+ Institute’s Woodstock Project will have even better facilities to inspire and encourage young people after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. The Woodstock Project received $18,850 to help with the cost of renovating Hancock House which will extend the range of youth development experiences they provide. Woodstock Project Coordinator…
More patients in Wright are seeing their doctor without paying a cent, with the bulk-billing rate increasing to 91.7% in the first half of the 2017-18 financial year. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said this was a win for patients in Wright. “The Coalition Government’s commitment to Medicare is rock solid and the figures…
The Rathdowney and District Memorial Grounds Association has received a boost to continue supporting the local community through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. The Rathdowney and District Memorial Grounds Association received $5,420 to help with the cost of purchasing a zero turn mower and installing a shady shelter over the kitchen area in the…
Over 500 children at 17 kindergartens in Wright will be given the opportunity to learn a second language this year, thanks to the Coalition Government’s Early Learning Languages Australia (ELLA) program. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said it was encouraging to see so many local kindergartens taking part in the program. “Learning a second…
In Memorial Grove at the Land Warfare Centre in Canungra the mountain breeze blows, birds call and 1,000 sturdy trees stand tall, one for each member of the Australian Army Training Team (AATTV) who served in Vietnam. Visitors to the Memorial Grove will soon be met by a grand entrance, clad in granite and brass…
The Jimboomba State School P&C are making a splash after receiving a boost through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. The Jimboomba State School P&C received $20,000 to help with the cost of purchasing and installing a booster heater for the Jimboomba Swimming Pool. P&C President Sue Bremner said the funding would greatly benefit the…
The Coalition Government will provide two new ground-breaking flu vaccines to locals aged 65 years and over – free of charge. Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz said this was in direct response to last year’s horrific flu season, which had a devastating impact around the world, and was aimed squarely at saving lives. “The…
