THE tropical warmth of the Coral Sea may be a long way from the chilly climes of Canberra, but that hasn’t stopped Opposition Leader Tony Abbott from accepting a position as the Cairns Surf Life Saving Club’s number one ticket holder. Today, the club will formally announce the relationship, a major coup that will see…
THE government has turned its back on North Queensland barramundi farmers by funding barramundi research in the Prime Minister’s own electorate, in a move that Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has described as “disgraceful”. Mr Entsch was recently approached by the Australian Barramundi Farmers Association (ABFA), which is seeking $5 million over five years from the…
Mr ENTSCH (Leichhardt-Chief Opposition Whip) (17:00): I was certainly privileged to attend the national apology for forced adoptions in the Great Hall on 21 March in the company of many of those who had undergone a forced adoption experience. It was certainly a very humbling and touching event. I am glad that we, as a…
FEDERAL MP Warren Entsch has described the Gillard Government’s plan to scrap upcoming family tax benefits to thousands of local families as “another broken promise to the people of Leichhardt”. “This family benefit would have provided $300 to eligible families with one child and $600 to families with two children or more,” Mr Entsch said…
A 97-YEAR-OLD Port Douglas great-great-grandmother will today receive long-overdue recognition for her work as a volunteer in the Australian Women’s Land Army (AWLA) during WWII. As the region’s Australian Government representative, Federal MP Warren Entsch will officially present Mrs Ivy Margaret Booth with a Civilian Service Medal 1939-45. The Civilian Service Medal recognises the service…
HOSTING the Australian Tourism Exchange 2014 is an opportunity for the region to put on a program that will excite and inspire travel industry representatives from around the world, says Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch. “We cannot stress how important this announcement is,” Mr Entsch said today. “We all know how tough things have been in…
LEICHHARDT residents are being urged to speak out about how they want to commemorate the Centenary of Anzac, with Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch today launching $100,000 in funding for local projects. “The Centenary of Anzac (2014-2018) stands to be one of the most important commemorative periods in our history,” explained Mr Entsch. “Even…
FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has welcomed the news of $4.1 billion to fix the Bruce Highway but said he hoped it wasn’t “yet another unfunded Labor promise”. “I really hope that this is a legitimate plan, as it is what I’ve been pushing for many years and it’s what the people who are…
IT’S time again to launch the Leichhardt Community Calendar photography competition so whether you’re a legend behind the lens or have fluked an incredible shot, Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch wants to hear from you. Entries are now being accepted for the annual competition, from which Mr Entsch will choose the top 14 shots…
THE Kim Jenkins Renovation Rescue project is moving ahead well, with the family ready to relax at a local resort for a week while building starts on the extension to their home. The building plans have already been completed and approved, thanks to the quick work of local architect Rob Arthur, from Chris Van Dyke…