More than 6965 people living in Far North Queensland will benefit from a multimillion boost across the next four years following the Morrison Government’s decision to cut deeming rates. Federal Families and Social Services Minister Senator Anne Ruston said the changes would benefit about 628,000 age pensioners and more than 455,000 people receiving other payments.…
NAIDOC Week this year takes on the theme – Voice. Treaty. Truth – Let’s work together for a shared future – echoing the call for constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. NAIDOC Week which will commence on July 7 is a significant week of celebration that recognises the cultures, histories and achievements…
Mr ENTSCH: I rise this afternoon to highlight the magnificent achievements of a youngster in my community who’s making waves around the nation and overseas. Eleven-year-old Molly Steer, who is the founder of the highly successful Straw No More campaign, has been selected to attend the Ocean Heroes Bootcamp in Vancouver in Canada. In fact,…
Cairns-based Labor Senator Nita Green faces the biggest test of her two day old parliamentary career and one that will clearly define her as either a party hack or someone willing to stand up for Far North Queenslanders. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said Far North Queenslanders would be watching on with interest to see…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said it was time the Palaszczuk Labor Government actually delivered for Cairns and Far North Queensland instead of continually focussing on Townsville. Mr Entsch said it will be interesting to see if the four local State Labor MPs can actually deliver for the community or are they simply making up…
New green manufacturing jobs are on their way to Cairns following the development of a new recycled plastic product for use as a low-waste alternative for the construction industry. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch, who attended last night’s launch, said the Coalition Government had invested $183,300 towards enabling ReGen Plastics Pty Ltd to develop a…
From fields of sunflowers in Cairns to the turquoise coral cays of the Torres Strait and everywhere in between, the electorate of Leichhardt boasts some of the most stunning scenery in Australia. Combine that with our vibrant communities, local characters and huge variety of tropical species and it’s clear that local photographers seeking inspiration are…
The Morrison Government will invest $110,000 in infrastructure to ensure the Port Douglas Crocs AFL Club have one of the most picturesque grounds in Far North Queensland. The investment will allow the premiership winning club to build a white picket fence at their home ground at the Port Douglas Recreational Reserve. The investment was secured…
Holistic support is now available for Far North Queenslanders living with cancer with the COUCH Wellness Centre now open to patients. The Coalition Government invested $1.5 million in the project with COUCH contributing the remaining $1.6 million. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch, who officially opened the centre today, said the construction of the wellness centre…
The Coalition Government will invest $12,000 to deliver vital upgrades at the Holloways Beach Men’s Shed. The investment will allow the shed to undertake much-needed paving work to make it more accessible for its members. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said he had been working closely with Holloways Beach Men’s Shed to secure this much-needed…