Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is calling on communities across Far North Queensland to showcase the best of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and history during this year’s NAIDOC Week. Mr Entsch said NAIDOC Week highlights Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander excellence and traditions and has encouraged local organisations to apply for funding under…
DetailsArts and culture organisations across Far North Queensland are invited to apply for a share of more than $500,000 available in funding for arts projects at festivals and significant one-off community celebrations. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch invited organisations to apply for the next round of Festivals Australia funding. He said Festivals Australia funds arts…
DetailsMelanoma of the skin is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia with about 15,691 people diagnosed each year. Sadly, of those who are diagnosed about 1,769 will die each year despite Melanoma being largely a preventable cancer. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today visited FNQH Cairns Medical and Skin Cancer Centre to highlight…
DetailsCairns and Far North Queensland netball players will be able to play all year round after the completion of the multi-million dollar upgrades to the Martyn Street Netball Centre. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the $2,037,984 project was delivered through the Regional Jobs and Investment Package in a 50/50 partnership with Cairns Regional Council.…
DetailsWork is well underway to deliver more affordable and reliable power for the Daintree community. The Australian Government last year invested $990,150 towards a feasibility study to allow Daintree Renewable Energy Pty Ltd to take fully-renewable microgrid project to ‘shovel ready’ status within 12 months. The study will deliver a fully costed design for a…
DetailsFederal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today announced six organisations had been awarded funding under the federal government’s Communities Environment Program. A broad range of organisations were eligible to apply for funding under the Communities Environment Program including local community clubs, not-for-profit organisations, landcare groups and schools. Grants of between $2500 and $20,000 were available under…
DetailsMore than $4.2 million in funding is available through this year’s Building Excellence in Support and Training grants program which assists ex-service organisations to deliver essential advice, advocacy and welfare services for veterans, serving members and their families along with war widows and widowers. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the ESO community across Cairns…
DetailsFederal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today announced 10 organisations had been awarded funding under the federal government’s Stronger Communities Program – Round Five. The Stronger Communities Programme supported the Morrison Government’s commitment to deliver social benefits in communities across Far North Queensland. Grants to fund small capital projects of between $2500 and $20,000 were available…
DetailsCrucial early scoping and planning activities will soon kick off in Cairns paving the way for work to get underway on the $359 million Captain Cook Highway project. The Morrison Government has committed up to $287.2 million towards the $359 million Captain Cook Highway project in partnership with the Queensland Government. Federal funding for this region-defining…
DetailsThe Morrison Government is investing $25 million in the Torres Strait to construct seawalls, repair and maintain jetties, and re-establish ferry services between Saibai and Dauan islands. Federal Indigenous Australians Minister Ken Wyatt said the investments will reduce the risk of flooding in the region and improve safety of school children and local families. “The…
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