Federal Politics Campaigning for the Federal seat of Wright THE main contenders for the Federal seat of Wright are again expected to be the LNP sitting Member, Scott Buchholz and the ALP’s Pam McCreadie. Wendy Creighton 02 Apr 2025
Fassifern Guardian Underwhelming, budget take down by Buchholz THINGS are tight, it’s a phrase heard often as Scenic Rim families look for ways to meet rising costs and make ends meet. Lara Hart 22 May 2024
Federal Politics Voice fails to gain constitutional change THE Voice Referendum failed to gain a national majority on Saturday, with more than 60 percent of voters, voting ‘No’. Staff Writers 18 Oct 2023
Federal Politics Funds for student wellbeing projects SCHOOLS throughout the state will benefit from a $35.8 million Commonwealth Student Wellbeing Boost for mental health and wellbeing projects. Brian Bennion 03 Oct 2023
Federal Politics Runabout a win for golf club THE Boonah Golf Club now owns an RMV runabout to aid in the upkeep of the Bruckner Hill Road course. Staff Writers 13 Sep 2023
Federal Politics Grants open to support volunteers THE latest round of the Federal Government’s Volunteer Grants Program is now open. Staff Writers 09 Aug 2023
Federal Politics MP slams exclusion THE inequity represented by excluding most of the Scenic Rim and part of the Somerset region from eligibility in the Growing Regions Program will be taken up by Federal Member for Wright, Scott Buchholz, in Parliament this week. Wendy Creighton 24 May 2023
Federal Politics Scenic Rim not rural says Feds THE Federal Government has classified towns such as Boonah, Beaudesert, Kalbar and even remoter localities such as upper Carney’s Creek and Burnett’s Creek as located in ‘Inner Regional Australia’ and not eligible for funding under its new Growing Regions grant program. Wendy Creighton 24 May 2023
Federal Politics Budget will increase cost of living pressure: Buchholz THE Federal Government’s Budget will put added pressure on families and transport operators in the Scenic Rim, says Wright MP Scott Buchholz. Staff Writers 17 May 2023
Federal Politics Controversial section of Inland Rail overhauled THE Calvert to Kagaru section of the Inland Rail project will not go ahead in its current form following an independent review commissioned by the Federal Government. Brian Bennion 12 Apr 2023
Federal Politics WHINPULLIN IS PROTECTED BY LAND GRANT It is held by the Dhagun Yumba Aboriginal Corporation under an inalienable freehold title, in perpetuity, and cannot be bought, sold or mortgaged. Wendy Creighton 22 Mar 2023
Federal Politics Grants open for new assets for local groups THE Federal Government’s successful Stronger Communities Program has returned and is now open for expressions of interest. Staff Writers 15 Feb 2023
Federal Politics Multi-employer bargaining proposal ‘a concern’ RUSHING through workplace relations changes has the potential to disrupt Australia’s food supply chain and increased food prices Staff Writers 30 Nov 2022
Federal Politics Labor Budget fails families says Wright MP THERE was little in the Federal Budget announcement to impress families in the electorate of Wright, according to local Member, Scott Buchholz. Staff Writers 02 Nov 2022
Federal Politics Annual volunteer grants program now open THE latest round of the Federal Government Volunteer Grants Program is open for expressions of interest. Staff Writers 17 Aug 2022
Federal Politics Buchholz safely holds Wright amid national upheaval THE Liberal National Party will keep the seat of Wright, with MP Scott Buchholz retaining his position as the electorate’s member of parliament. Tallies in from the Australian Election Committee showed Mr Buchholz taking 60.66 percent of the pie... Lara Hart 22 May 2022
Federal Politics Voters brave weather in Wright on election day BOONAH residents showed up to vote on Saturday, despite the rain and flooded streets. For some it was an act they’d been doing for more than six decades. Boonah resident, Doreen Clarke, is 80 years old and made the trip, umbrella in hand and... Lara Hart 21 May 2022
Federal Politics Lifeline for regional newspapers LABOR has matched the Coalition’s $10 million rescue package for regional newspapers in a $29 million package to support local media and community broadcasting. Brian Bennion 18 May 2022
Federal Politics Labor reveals stance on coal Anthony Albanese has been quick to spruik his working-class credentials in Labor’s bellwether state towards winning the Federal election Andrew Mathieson 04 May 2022
