MEMBER for Leichhardt Warren Entsch MP has is encouraging local seniors to sign up to the new Tech Savvy Seniors Queensland program. The initiative, funded through a partnership between Telstra and the Queensland Government, aims to help those over 60 years of age to develop their confidence and skills with technology. It will be delivered…
DetailsFEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch says Apunipima Cape York Health Council will receive a share of $81.2 million in new regional tobacco control grants as part of the Government’s re-designed Tackling Indigenous Smoking Programme. Mr Entsch said: “Tobacco smoking accounts for the deaths of one-in-five Indigenous Australians, and is the most preventable cause of…
DetailsMINISTER for Justice Michael Keenan and Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch today announced that grant applications for Round 2 of the Coalition Government’s Safer Streets Programme are now open. Round 2 of the Safer Streets Programme will invest up to $29.4 million in individual grants for local government organisations and eligible incorporated not-for-profit organisations,…
DetailsHARMONISING 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…
DetailsMEMBER 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…
DetailsThree 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…
DetailsTHE 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…
DetailsTHE 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…
DetailsWARREN 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…
DetailsMEMBER 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…
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