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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsEight 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…
DetailsFederal 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…
DetailsOwners 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…
DetailsStudents, 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…
DetailsLocals 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…
DetailsFederal Environment Minister Sussan Ley and Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch have welcomed the official completion of the Cairns Turtle Education and Rehabilitation Centre at Cairns Aquarium. From Cape York to Airlie Beach, the centre will support enhanced care for sick and injured marine turtles including the endangered Leatherback, Loggerhead and Olive Ridley turtles. The centre…
DetailsSmall businesses across Leichhardt are getting support from the Morrison Government to cut energy costs, putting more money back in the pockets of local business owners as we recover from COVID-19. Through the government’s Energy Efficient Communities Program three small business in Leichhardt have been awarded grants of up to $20,000. The grants will help…
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