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…