Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has called on community organisations across Far North Queensland to apply for a share of up to $20 million in funding to support the efforts of their volunteers. Mr Entsch said applications for the Volunteer Grants round were now open. “Volunteers are the lifeblood of our community and by continuing…
The Federal Government has invested $2.7 million towards boosting indigenous entrepreneurs in Cape York as part of its $115 million Indigenous Entrepreneurs Package. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the $2.7 million investment in Wik Timber Holdings would allow them to purchase a shovel logger, log skidder and wood chipper. He said the investment would…
Far North Queensland beef and sugarcane producers will use new technologies to learn about better grazing, land management and sustainability to improve profitability for their industries. The $4 million E-beef Smart Farm project will include three properties across North Queensland to showcase the latest land management technologies so farmers can see the benefits for themselves.…
Queensland’s Mossman Gorge provided a stunning backdrop today as six young Indigenous people commenced their apprenticeship journeys in the hospitality industry. Federal Vocational Education and Skills Assistant Minister Karen Andrews and Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch visited Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia to meet the new apprentices and trainees. Minister Andrews said the four hospitality trainees…
Round 4 of the Stronger Communities Program is now open and local community groups are urged to put in a bid for grants that will help them undertake small infrastructure projects or purchase much-needed equipment for clubs and facilities. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the recent Federal Budget allocated an additional $22.5 million toward…
The inspirational new indigenous theatrical work, Bukal, has started it long-awaited tour of Far North Queensland to help transform young lives thanks to a $117, 389 federal government grant. Bukal highlights through theatre social justice warrior, traditional owner, elder, mother and internationally recognised academic Henrietta Marrie’s extraordinary life on stage. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch,…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has encouraged local sporting groups across Cairns and Far North Queensland to apply for funding under a federal government program aimed at upgrading local community sport infrastructure. The $29.7 million Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program, which was launched today, enables sport and community organisations to apply for grants up to…
YOUNG Australians in the Far North who are looking for an adventure that’s out of the ordinary are encouraged to apply for a voyage with the renowned Sail Training Ship (STS) Young Endeavour. Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch said a voyage in Young Endeavour gave participants the chance to learn valuable skills for life…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the largest independent miner in Western Cape York should be extremely proud of its record of providing employment opportunities to local indigenous people. Mr Entsch, who toured Metro Mining’s Bauxite Hills Mine today, said the company had come a long way since drilling first commenced at the site, 95…
More international visitors are exploring Tropical North Queensland and spending more at local businesses. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said today’s International Visitor Survey revealed 880,000 overseas visitors had been enticed to tourism attractions across Tropical North Queensland over the past year. He said those overseas visitors were spending on $1190 per person and staying…