Planting trees for the Queen’s Jubilee
It was a pleasure to join two local communities in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
I joined student leaders at Coolum State School at the end of 2022 where I helped secure a $8,600 Federal Government grant for the school to ‘plant trees for the Queen’s Jubilee’. The funds were used to landscape a garden area and bike trail precinct on the northern edge of the school’s oval. It was a great morning which was enjoyed by everyone.
Queensland Koala Crusaders in Verrierdale were also supported with a $5,500 Federal Government grant to plant 500 koala-specific tree species and improve habitat connectivity in the area.
These are just two of the seven successful tree-planting projects in the electorate, totalling over $77,000 of funding for the region.
Sporting and Para-sporting Champions
It was great to recently meet another group of local sporting and para-sporting champions.
Thirty-four (34) young sports stars were recognised in the latest round of Local Sporting Champions and Local Para Champions grants for 12-18 year old’s, from diverse sports such as artistic roller skating and sport climbing.
I would particularly like to give a shoutout to:
- Riley Ellis Coolum Beach – Brisbane Lions (Australian Football) Academy
- Belle Jackson of Coolum Beach – Hockey Australia U13 Carnival
- Hudson Jessep of Coolum Beach – National Cross Country
- Dougal McLeod of Yaroomba – Australian Schools Rugby championship
- Henry Smyth of Coolum Beach – Australian Schools Orienteering Championship
I look forward to following their journey to the 2032 Games!
Sportspeople aged 12-18 can apply for the next round of local sporting champion and local para champion grants at https://www.sportaus.gov.au/.
Happy New Year
A big Happy New Year to Coolum Advertiser readers! If my office or I can help you with any federal or local issue, please ring 5479 2800 or email ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au.