Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said there would be more opportunities for students in Far North Queensland to go to university with the federal government providing an additional $34.1 million for scholarships for regional and remote students. Mr Entsch said the federal government was funding an additional 1,995 scholarships through the Rural and Regional Enterprise…
Thousands of ex-service men and women across Far North Queensland are set to benefit from a new initiative to connect them with employment opportunities. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said a new Veterans Employment Commitment will be rolled out to businesses that want to benefit from the skills and experience of Australia’s veterans. He said…
Remote communities across Cape York and Torres Strait are invited to apply for funding to upgrade their local airstrip, with applications now open under Round 6 of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the funding recognised the challenges remote communities faced in accessing the services they need, particularly during the…
A transformational infrastructure project is a step closer to becoming a reality after the federal government committed up to $20 million to support the Mossman Mill Transition Project. This commitment will be delivered through the Community Development Grants program. The $20 million commitment is subject to the completion of a positive business case and a…
The federal government will invest $60 million to trial a wage subsidy as an incentive for employers in regional and rural communities to engage more apprentices. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said under the subsidy, eligible employers across Far North Queensland* will be able to receive payments based on the apprentice’s relevant award wage rates.…
Local organisations are urged to apply for funding to put more Local Drug Action Teams on the ground to tackle ice and other drug issues in our communities. Round four of the LDAT program has now opened and interested community organisations have until December 7 to get their funding applications in. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren…
The federal government will today announce two important new initiatives aimed at protecting our seas and oceans. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch welcomed the $5 million commitment to clean up and prevent litter from entering Great Barrier Reef waterways. “The $5 million project will build on existing efforts to clean up rubbish from beaches and…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is calling on Far North Queensland kids to illustrate how they can ‘Get Active this Christmas’ for his 2018 Leichhardt Christmas Card competition. Now in its ninth year, the competition is open to all children in Leichhardt aged from 5 to 12 years inclusive – with the winning illustrations to…
The Federal Government is continuing to deliver record hospital funding to the Cairns Hospital which is providing more doctors, more nurses and importantly more services for patients. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch categorically rejected Queensland Labor Health Minister Steven Miles’ claims today about current funding levels to the Cairns Hospital. “It is an undeniable fact…
A new $13 million Community Safety and Security Facility will be built on Saibai Island – the first multi-agency facility to be constructed in the Torres Strait. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the facility is expected to be a base for federal and state policing, community safety, security and community agencies, making their services…