The Morrison Government is investing more than $22 million in a new program to support local environmental projects giving communities across Far North Queensland new opportunities to protect and care for our natural environment. The Communities Environment Program will see each electorate provided with up to $150,000 to fund up to 20 local projects. The grants…
Far North Queenslanders will get the chance to celebrate all things science and technology with a series of local events as part of National Science Week. National Science Week will be held between August 10 and 18. National Science Week was first held in 1997 and has become one of Australia’s largest festivals – last…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today announced $91,030 to improve access to child care for children and families living in Cooya Beach. Mr Entsch said the Port Explorers Cooya Campus would receive Morrison Government support through the Community Child Care Fund. “This funding will help the centre to cover their day-to-day costs, offer transport assistance…
Stronger Communities Programme funding is now open to local community groups who are being urged to submit a funding application to help them undertake small infrastructure projects or purchase much-needed equipment. The Morrison Government has committed $150,000 to fund local community infrastructure projects across the Leichhardt electorate under the highly-successful programme. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today commended Far North Queensland’s indigenous rangers on World Ranger Day for the work they do protecting the environment and our heritage. Mr Entsch said Far North Queensland is privileged to have so many dedicated rangers, many of whom are indigenous who combine traditional knowledge with conservation training to protect…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is encouraging Far North Queenslanders to register to be an organ and tissue donor and tell their family and friends during DonateLife Week 2019. DonateLife Week, Australia’s national awareness week dedicated to promoting organ and tissue donation. DonateLife Week will be held from Sunday, 28 July to Sunday, 4 August…
New equipment, building projects or additional targeted support could soon be on the way for schools across Far North Queensland with the Australian Government making up to $200,000 available for projects to benefit local kids’ learning experience. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the Local Schools Community Fund will offer grants between $1,000 and $20,000…
Mr ENTSCH: I rise this afternoon to talk about an industry that forms part of the lifeblood of my electorate. Tourism is certainly a big deal in my neck of the woods. We have the best natural offerings in the nation, such as the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest and our wet tropics. There’s…
Mr ENTSCH: It gives me great pleasure to rise this afternoon to speak about an amazing charity that was borne out of the most unspeakable horror. Sarz Sanctuary was set up in memory of 21-year-old Queenslander Sara Zelenak, who was murdered in the 2017 London Bridge and Borough Street Market terror attack. Sarz Sanctuary aims…
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.…