Local organisations are invited to apply for funding for arts projects at festivals or a significant community celebration in Cairns and Far North Queensland. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is calling for applications to the next round of Festivals Australia funding. He said festivals and celebrations were an important part of the unique identity of…
Tough new farm trespass laws to protect Australia’s farmers from the unlawful actions of animal activists have passed the Australian Parliament. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the Criminal Code Amendment (Agricultural Protection) Bill showed our farmer that Aussies were on their side. “Militant animal activists have invaded farms across the country trespassing, threatening and…
People with disability in Cairns and Far North Queensland are invited to share their experiences with the National Disability Insurance Scheme. An accessible community workshop will be held in Cairns on October 8 to discuss ways to improve participants’ experiences with the NDIS. National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Stuart Robert recently announced the public consultation…
The Edge Hill United Football Club has scored a victory for its members and the broader community with the opening of new facilities that promote greater inclusivity and build a stronger, healthier community. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch this afternoon visited Edge Hill United Football Club to celebrate the opening of new amenities which now…
The Morrison Government has awarded a $257,000 contract to a Far North Queensland business to develop cutting-edge technologies aimed at providing the Australian Defence Force with a capability edge. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today congratulated J3 Seven Pty Ltd on receiving a contract under the government’s Defence Innovation Hub, and thanked them for their…
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…