A key component of the Australian Government’s $600 million Preparing Australia Program has been launched with the guidelines for the first stream of the program now available. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Enstch is urging locals to get their projects lined up now for the $150 million first round of the Preparing Australian Communities Program –…
DetailsFederal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch says giving a tourism experience as a Christmas present this year is a unique gift that supports jobs and businesses in the Cairns and Far North Queensland tourism sector. The Morrison Government has launched an $8 million marketing campaign to inspire Australians to buy travel-related Christmas presents this year. Mr…
DetailsCairns and Far North Queensland businesses looking to expand, diversify or grow a new industry in Northern Australia can now apply for a share of $111.9 million worth of grants under the Northern Australia Development Program Grants of between $50,000 and $2 million will be available for small to medium enterprises to grow their business…
DetailsThe Morrison Government has today announced the opening of the new $3 million Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism program. Under the program, community museums, galleries, and historical societies across regional Australia will be able to apply for grants of up to $3,000. Funding will support activities that encourage cultural tourism, through the preservation of…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is investing $40.5 million for a new Medicare Benefits Schedule item to improve the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). Far North Queenslanders will be able to claim rebates from November 1, 2021 for ambulatory blood pressure measurement which monitors a patient’s blood pressure continuously over 24 hours through a…
DetailsA $312,475 grant has been awarded to the Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) to create a plan for waste and material biosecurity management for its local government area. Federal Agriculture and Northern Australia Minister David Littleproud said the grant would improve biosecurity management in the area and boost Indigenous employment. “The TSIRC represents 15…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is providing a further $150,000 in funding for small-scale upgrades and new equipment that community groups in Leichhardt need and deserve. Expressions of interest are now open for Round 7 of the Stronger Communities Programme. This will give local governing bodies and community groups an opportunity to nominate projects for grants of…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is investing in the future of Cairns and Far North Queensland with $7.761 million in funding for nine projects under Round 5 of its highly successful Building Better Regions Fund. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the government’s investment will deliver better facilities and economic opportunities for the region. He said the…
DetailsThe Australian Government is expanding the Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub to catalyse agricultural innovation, drive commercialisation and create jobs. Federal Agriculture and Northern Australia Minister David Littleproud said the government has allocated additional funding for each Hub to develop regionally focused and responsive innovation and adoption strategies and to undertake…
DetailsFederal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is calling on Far North Queensland kids to illustrate different ways of showcasing “The Magic of Christmas” for his 2021 Leichhardt Christmas Card competition. Now in its eleventh year, the competition is open to all children in Leichhardt aged from 5 to 12 years inclusive. The winning illustrations will feature…
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