New vessels herald a new era

FOUR robust and agile vessels will depart for the Torres Strait today, a key element of a new pilot program that will radically reshape the way services are provided to poverty-ridden PNG villages just 4 km from Australia’s border. The 6.8m motorboats will be used to transport medical supplies, staff and patients between PNG Treaty…

Entsch welcomes David Kempton’s ongoing commitment to Mossman Botanic Garden

DAVID Kempton, Member for Cook, has pledged his continued support for the world-class Mossman Botanic Garden project, as the proponents begin the process of applying for necessary Queensland Government approvals. Meeting with the MBG board members at the site this morning, Mr Kempton described their vision as “truly innovative”, saying it would add another string…

Get involved in the Green Army

THE Australian Government’s major new environmental programme – the Green Army – is getting underway around Australia and Federal MP Warren Entsch is urging any interested Leichhardt locals to attend a community information session. The Green Army supports practical, grassroots environment and heritage conservation projects across urban, regional and remote Australia.   It provides young Australians…

New hope for aged care in Cairns

LEICHHARDT MP Warren Entsch has welcomed today’s news that the Blue Care Redlynch Glenmead Village Aged Care Facility has been bought by an experienced national service provider, Regis Aged Care. “This is a good news story for Cairns and is going to have a very significant impact on the availability of aged care places in…