A project team led by Murdoch University along with project partners James Cook University, Queensland Museum and CSIRO has been awarded $791,882 Australian Government funding to develop a machine-based learning platform for fast invasive ant detection and recognition. Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said Murdoch University-led project was one of 19 successful projects of the…
Small and medium hotels across Cairns and Far North Queensland are being supported by the Morrison Government to lower their power bills so they can invest in their business and employ more Australians. Hotels, motels and serviced apartment complexes with up to 99 rooms will be able to access grants of up to $25,000 for…
The Australian Government is providing up to $450,000 in Community Awareness Grants for community-based initiatives that encourage more Australians to say “yes” to organ and tissue donation. Minister responsible for the Organ and Tissue Authority Mark Coulton said Community Awareness Grants offer unique opportunities for local groups to help improve the chances of Australians receiving…
The Morrison Government is consulting with Cairns and Port Douglas tourism operators to help ensure the long-term viability of the Far North Queensland tourism industry. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan is in Far North Queensland to meet with tourism operators, small businesses and representatives of the local industry. Mr Tehan and Federal…
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia. A priority group of Australians are expected to now receive their first dose of the vaccine as soon as it can be received from Pfizer and the necessary checks are undertaken by the TGA, prior to its distribution. The…
Eight recipients across Far North Queensland have been awarded grants under the Regional Arts Fund Recovery program. The funding will be delivered under the $10 million targeted measure announced by the Australian Government in 2020 as part of the Relief and Recovery Fund. Federal Leichhardt MP said the eight successful recipients* would share in $226,108…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has called on communities in Cairns, Cape York and the Torres Strait to apply for funding under Round 5 of the Building Better Regions Fund. Under Round Five there are two funding options – Community Investments Stream and Infrastructure Projects Stream. Mr Entsch said 2020 was a challenging year for…
Owners of Driver Reviver locations across Leichhardt can now apply for a share of $7.3 million in Australian Government funding to upgrade their life-saving rest sites. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said grants are capped at $150,000 per site and could include upgrades such as better signage, new lighting, kiosks, shelter, amenities for road users and…
Students, academics, researchers and the wider Cairns and Far North Queensland community are already benefiting from the multi-million dollar James Cook University Ideas Lab which was officially opened today. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the Australian Government had invested $10 million towards the overall $30.8m cost of the project. He said he was proud…
Locals and visitors will now be able further appreciate the city’s rich and vibrant heritage following the completion of the Cairns Courthouse refurbishment project. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said this project significantly contributes to the council’s goal of growing Cairns’ status as the cultural hub of Far North Queensland. He said the Courthouse, built…