Attracting and training more doctors to live and work in regional and remote area has received a major boost with Far North Queensland selected as a successful rotation location under the federal government’s Rural Junior Doctor Training Innovation Fund. This means new five doctors will be based in Cairns, Lockhart River, Kowanyama, Coen and Pormpuraaw.…
The Morrison Government today launched the My Business Health website to help small business owners manage stress and mental wellbeing. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the new website offered free tools, templates and useful tips to help small business owners manage through day-to-day operations. “The Morrison Government has listened to small and family businesspeople…
The Morrison Government has announced that Skill360 has been chosen to pilot an industry-led employment pathway for young people in Cairns and Townsville. The Youth Jobs PaTH industry pilot will focus on connecting young people to employers in retail, accommodation and food services, administration, and support services. The pilot will help young people learn the…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today announced $198,891 towards 11 new projects at schools across Far North Queensland to benefit students and the local community. The projects will be delivered via the Local Schools Community Fund that was announced in this year’s federal budget. More than 30 schools from across Cairns and Far North Queensland…
Beaches across Far North Queensland will share in $371,338 in funding to help revitalise their rich natural habitat following the unprecedented Monsoon Trough earlier this year. Revitalisation projects at Cow Bay Beach, Pretty Beach, Oak Beach, Ellis Beach, Clifton Beach, Trinity Beach and Holloways Beach have been given the green light as part of the…
Cairns and Far North Queensland’s economy will be supercharged after changes were made to open up coastal Australian waters to superyachts. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the Special Recreational Vessels Bill will allow superyachts to offer charters on the Australian coast – something the current system does not allow. He said according to modelling…
A masterplan for the Port Douglas Waterfront South Precinct has set the scene for new investment and security for existing marine industries. The masterplan aims to fulfil the growing demand for the area, between the Marano’s Fuel Depot and Closehaven Marina, from a diverse range of stakeholders for changes, expanded and potential new waterfront users.…
Australians living with non-small cell lung cancer and early stage acute lymphoblastic leukaemia will soon be able to access better treatment, thanks to two significant amendments to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. From December 1, more than 2,200 patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer will be able to access Keytruda® (pembrolizumab) as a first line…
A two-year education program announced by the Morrison Government will create incentives for allied health professionals to work in regional areas and better equip them with the skills needed for rural practice. The $3.2 million Morrison Government investment will enable 20 level one scholarships valued at $10,000 and 20 level two scholarships valued at $28,000 …
Upgrades to some of the region’s most important roads have been given the green light today with more than $4.5 million in funding allocated as part of the Morrison Government’s Roads to Recovery Program. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the latest round of funding was welcome news for residents across Far North Queensland who…