Australia Day Awards

Mr ENTSCH: I rise on a more positive note here to acknowledge and celebrate outstanding achievements from some of our local citizens in Cairns, Port Douglas, Cooktown, Weipa and the Torres Strait. These individuals have been recognised for their significant contributions to their communities and have been awarded for their excellent efforts through the annual…

Stronger Communities Grants Open – Leichhardt organisations to share in $150,000

Community organisations in Leichhardt now have the chance to share in $150,000 worth of funding for projects which will help them improve their offering and deliver social benefits in communities across the region. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the Stronger Communities Programme was aimed at funding projects that deliver for Far North Queensland communities.…

Chinese New Year

Mr ENTSCH: I rise today to congratulate the Cairns and District Chinese Association, known as CADCAI, for their vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations. The Cairns Festival was held over a 15-day period and was a great opportunity to share in and celebrate North Queensland’s rich Chinese history. Some of the highlights included spectacular Chinese lion…