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Queensland to co-host new marine and coastal research hub

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP10 December, 2020

Queensland’s Reef and Rainforest Research Centre will take a lead role in delivering on the nation’s largest ever investment in environmental science after it was announced alongside the University of Tasmania as a co-host of one of four new national research hubs. The Marine and Coastal Hub is part of the second phase of the…

Douglas Shire to benefit from $10m infrastructure resilience package

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP9 December, 2020

The Douglas Shire will benefit from more than $10 million to repair, rebuild and reinforce infrastructure damaged by the devastating monsoon trough of early last year. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the new projects are part of the 2019 Betterment program, which will be jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the…

Local roads and community infrastructure funding to boost FNQ economies

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP8 December, 2020

The Morrison Government has approved funding for 39 projects in Cairns and across Far North Queensland as part of its $1.5 billion Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program which is supporting local jobs, businesses and boosting the economy during COVID-19. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said getting shovels in the ground on these 39 local…

Grants now open to modernise Aussie manufacturing

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP7 December, 2020

Local manufacturers in Cairns and Far North Queensland with shovel-ready projects to increase their productivity and grow jobs are being encouraged to apply for a Manufacturing Modernisation Fund) grant. Businesses will be able to apply for between $100,000 and $1 million to invest in new technology, as the Morrison Government continues to support the post-COVID-19…

Extra funding boost for local volunteer organisations across Cairns and Far North Queensland

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP5 December, 2020

Ten local community groups* across Cairns and Far North Queensland will benefit from a share of $2.7 million from the Morrison Government to support the work of local volunteers. The grants awarded are between $1,000 and $5,000 and will enable local organisations to better support their volunteers to purchase small equipment, pay fuel, transport and…

Supporting microgrid opportunities in Cape York and Torres Strait

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP3 December, 2020

Communities across Cape York and Torres Strait could benefit from more secure, affordable and reliable energy with funding available to support feasibility studies into microgrids. Round Two of the Regional and Remote Communities Reliability Fund opens on Wednesday, 16 December 2020 with successful projects set to share up to $25 million in grants. The program…

Funding boost for shows across Far North Queensland

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP3 December, 2020

Shows across Far North Queensland cancelled because of COVID-19 are about to get a slice of $34 million Australian Government funding to help ensure they can bounce back next year. Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud and Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today announced the first payments under the Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program…

New Cairns Regional Maintenance Centre a boom for local industry

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP3 December, 2020

Cairns will be home to Defence’s first Regional Maintenance Centre which will deliver a new, innovative approach to the sustainment of Navy’s fleet of vessels. The centre is one of four that are being established across Australia, boosting defence industry while ensuring the delivery of complex naval capability. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said Cairns…

Extending battery back-up for regional and remote phone towers in Leichhardt

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP2 December, 2020

Mobile phone towers in Cairns and Far North Queensland will be able to keep operating longer if the power goes out during or after natural disasters. The Morrison Government is funding Telstra and Optus to extend the battery back-up at three mobile phone towers in Cairns and Far North Queensland. This means each tower will…

HomeBuilder success sees scheme extended

Media ReleasesBy Warren Entsch MP30 November, 2020

The Morrison Government is extending the highly effective HomeBuilder scheme which is driving demand in our local construction sector and protecting jobs by supporting the construction on new homes and home renovations. HomeBuilder will now be extended to 31 March 2021. For all new build contracts signed between 1 January 2021 and 31 March 2021,…

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