MR ENTSCH: It’s with great sadness that I rise today to pay tribute to a friend in Cairns, a media personality who recently lost his battle with cancer. Russell Francis was a larrikin, a family man and a well-respected photographer. He had a long and illustrious career with The Cairns Post between the 1970s and…
A masterplan for the Port Douglas Waterfront South Precinct has set the scene for new investment and security for existing marine industries. The masterplan aims to fulfil the growing demand for the area, between the Marano’s Fuel Depot and Closehaven Marina, from a diverse range of stakeholders for changes, expanded and potential new waterfront users.…
Australians living with non-small cell lung cancer and early stage acute lymphoblastic leukaemia will soon be able to access better treatment, thanks to two significant amendments to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. From December 1, more than 2,200 patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer will be able to access Keytruda® (pembrolizumab) as a first line…
A two-year education program announced by the Morrison Government will create incentives for allied health professionals to work in regional areas and better equip them with the skills needed for rural practice. The $3.2 million Morrison Government investment will enable 20 level one scholarships valued at $10,000 and 20 level two scholarships valued at $28,000 …
Upgrades to some of the region’s most important roads have been given the green light today with more than $4.5 million in funding allocated as part of the Morrison Government’s Roads to Recovery Program. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the latest round of funding was welcome news for residents across Far North Queensland who…
The Morrison Government will rev up the Far North Queensland economy with $110 million in accelerated infrastructure projects in a bid to get more shovels in the ground. Funding earmarked for the Peninsula Development Road Stage Two and the Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage Five, announced in this year’s federal budget, will be brought forward.…
Cairns RSL Sub-Branch is set to receive $3500 to carry on the commemoration legacy in the Far North Queensland Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the funding was part of $360,000 which is going towards a diverse range of commemorative projects across Australia that will help foster the community identity of the region. “In Far…
Skilled migrants who commit to living and working in Far North Queensland will from today have access to two new skilled provisional visas as part of the Morrison Government’s commitment to tackling skills shortages in regional Australia. Successful visa applicants will become eligible to apply for permanent residency if they can demonstrate they have lived…
The Morrison Government’s Sporting Schools program is helping more schools than ever before provide opportunities for children to get active and experience the joy of sport. Grants for Term 1, 2020 are now open and next year there will be 35 different sports for children to choose from, with the inclusion of judo and paddle…
The Morrison Government is offering regional and rural businesses a wage subsidy to take on new apprentices in Cairns and Far North Queensland with new apprentices signing up at 21 local businesses. Business that have signed up to the initiative include construction, hairdressers, butchers, electricians, painters and automotive. The $60 million Australian Apprenticeships Wage Subsidy…
