HARMONISING penalty rates across Saturday and Sunday would create more jobs in the Far North’s tourism and hospitality sector and improve the visitor experience, says Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch. Mr Entsch has joined forces with other MPs representing regional Australia in stating his support for changes to the current weekend pay system, as recommended by…
MEMBER for Leichhardt Warren Entsch MP says that around 2300 premises in Kanimbla, Mooroobool and Manoora are a step closer to getting access to the National Broadband Network, with construction on the fixed line network now underway. Mr Entsch said: “This is an important milestone for Cairns, with greater certainty for homes and businesses as…
Three projects on the Peninsula Developmental Road (PDR) will be complete prior to the 2015 Christmas break, with another to be completed early next year. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss said the PDR projects are part of the $260.5 million Cape York Region Package, which will improve access…
THE Federal Government will invest up to $10 million towards constructing a bridge over the Jardine River on the Cape York Peninsula. The investment honours the Government’s commitment to deliver key infrastructure to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Far North Queensland. “The Jardine bridge project will open up economic…
THE Federal Government will work with the Torres Strait Regional Authority on a project proposal for the construction of a jetty on Prince of Wales Island in the Torres Strait. “Infrastructure development is vital to improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in remote parts of Australia,” said Leichhardt MP Warren…
WARREN Entsch MP helped Cairns Meals on Wheels make their deliveries on Thursday and spread some Christmas cheer among Cairns’ elderly residents who are very grateful clients of the service. “It was wonderful to visit the Barlow Park kitchen and meet the chef who produces these tasty and nutritious meals, as well as the volunteers…
MEMBER for Leichhardt Warren Entsch MP has congratulated a Cairns artist for receiving the Award for Human Rights through Art at The All Malayalee Malaysian Global Conference. Dr. Sasi Victoire was one of less than two-dozen awardees from around the world to be recognised at the inaugural event in Malaysia. Mr Entsch said: “This is…
FAR Northern community groups, not?for?profits and local government organisations are being urged to put their hand up for Round 2 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme. The programme, announced in this year’s Budget, is providing $150,000 per year for two years to every electorate in Australia to fund small capital projects which deliver social…
MEMBER for Leichhardt Warren Entsch MP has today called for nominations of mobile black spot locations to be submitted by December 31. “The Commonwealth Government has committed $60 million which will help provide new or upgraded mobile coverage in Leichhardt under Round 2 of the Mobile Black Spot Programme,” Mr Entsch said. “I strongly encourage…
MEMBER for Leichhardt Warren Entsch MP says the National Innovation and Science Agenda (NISA) roadshow is coming to Cairns next Wednesday – but time is running out to register your seat. “As we make the transition to a 21st century economy, we need to encourage innovation, investment and growth, particularly here in Northern Australia,” said…