Funding to help the Torres Strait community remember those who served

The Australian Government will provide the Torres Shire Council $139,487 under the Saluting their Service Commemorative Grants program to help preserve our wartime heritage. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the funding for the Torres Shire Council’s project ensures the ongoing recognition of our Australian servicemen and women, particularly those in the Torres Strait. He…

Biosecurity plan for Torres Strait communities

A $312,475 grant has been awarded to the Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) to create a plan for waste and material biosecurity management for its local government area. Federal Agriculture and Northern Australia Minister David Littleproud said the grant would improve biosecurity management in the area and boost Indigenous employment. “The TSIRC represents 15…

Funding now available to support small community projects across Cairns and Far North Queensland

The Morrison Government is providing a further $150,000 in funding for small-scale upgrades and new equipment that community groups in Leichhardt need and deserve. Expressions of interest are now open for Round 7 of the Stronger Communities Programme. This will give local governing bodies and community groups an opportunity to nominate projects for grants of…