The Federal Government’s support for the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture has continued through funding for NAIDOC Week celebrations across Far North Queensland. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today announced 23 organisations* across Cairns, Cape York and Torres Strait would benefit from the Federal Government’s 2018 NAIDOC Week grants round. He said…
DetailsExtra child care support for more families in the Far North is here with the Federal Government’s new child care system kicking in earlier this week. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has welcomed the new system, saying the reforms will provide much-needed child care relief for local families. “I have spoken to mums and dads…
DetailsFederal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch has called on community organisations across Cairns and Far North Queensland to apply for grant funding to support the efforts of their hard-working volunteers. Mr Entsch said the Federal Government was providing grants valued between $1,000 and $5,000 to not-for-profit organisations. “The grants can be used towards the cost of…
DetailsTHE success of Yellow Crazy Ant eradication activities in Cairns will be shared in Canberra with Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch vowing to highlight project milestones with his colleagues in a bid to secure additional funding for the program. Mr Entsch visited the site of aerial baiting activities in Edmonton today, meeting with members of…
DetailsThursday Island’s Gab Titui Cultural Centre will embark on a national tour showcasing Torres Strait Island masks to a national audience. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the ‘Evolution: Torres Strait Masks’ tour was an amazing opportunity for Australians to learn about the rich and vibrant culture of the Torres Strait. “I am pleased to…
DetailsNew ideas to make our suburbs and towns better places to live could become reality with the Federal Government committing $22 million to support local governments to solve local problems. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said applications were now open for round two of the government highly-successful Smart Cities and Suburbs Program. “Funding is open…
DetailsCairns and Far North Queensland families will benefit from the federal government’s reforms to the handling of family law matters in the federal court system. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said a new Family Court of Australia would be established from 1 January, 2019 through the amalgamation of the existing Federal Circuit Court of Australia…
DetailsFederal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said more than 19,600 Cairns and Far North Queensland businesses would directly benefit from business tax cuts announced in last week’s budget. Mr Entsch, along with Federal Small and Family Business Minister Craig Laundy, recently visited Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome to discuss how the business tax cuts would benefit…
DetailsA project to provide the Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Community with access to reliable telecommunications links during major weather events has won the Achieving Big Things in Small Communities category in the 2018 National Awards for Local Government. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council’s Emergency Management Network project was providing…
DetailsThe Federal Government has strengthened its commitment to keep Cairns and Far North Queensland women safe at every stage of life, whether at home, work or online. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said $54.4 million would be invested to further boost services for women affected by violence. “Sadly, domestic and family violence is not confined…
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