Cairns and Far North Queensland beauty, its people and locations to be showcased in the annual Leichhardt Community Calendar Competition

The Leichhardt electorate boasts some of the most stunning scenery in Australia. From sunflower fields in Cairns to the turquoise coral cays of the Torres Strait and everywhere in between. Combine that with our vibrant communities, local characters and huge variety of tropical species and it’s clear that local photographers seeking inspiration are spoiled for…

New Regional University Centre for Cooktown

The Morrison Government will establish a new Regional University Centre in Cooktown to offer local students the support and modern facilities they need to undertake tertiary education without needing to leave the area. The Morrison Government’s Regional University Centres program removes barriers for regional and remote students to access quality education opportunities and is an…

Increased funding to tackle rheumatic heart disease in Queensland

The Morrison Government is investing an additional $6 million to address acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in three North Queensland regions. Federal Health and Aged Care Minister Greg Hunt said the additional funding, through the government’s Rheumatic Fever Strategy, will enable the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) to work…

Eradicating Yellow Crazy Ants in the Wet Tropics

The Morrison Government has made a long-term commitment to the eradication of Yellow Crazy Ants in the Wet Tropics across Cairns and Far North Queensland. A re-elected Morrison Government will provide $3 million to continue work with the Wet Tropics Management Authority over the next 12 months. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch also announced that…

$11 million to investigate Kuranda Range Road upgrade

The Coalition Government will commit $11 million to undertake a preliminary evaluation and business case on upgrading the Kuranda Range Road to address critical long-term safety and capacity issues. The scope of this work will also include an assessment of possible alternative routes. Progression of the business case is contingent on the Queensland Government matching…