New green manufacturing jobs are on their way to Cairns following the development of a new recycled plastic product for use as a low-waste alternative for the construction industry. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch, who attended last night’s launch, said the Coalition Government had invested $183,300 towards enabling ReGen Plastics Pty Ltd to develop a…
From fields of sunflowers in Cairns to the turquoise coral cays of the Torres Strait and everywhere in between, the electorate of Leichhardt boasts some of the most stunning scenery in Australia. Combine that with our vibrant communities, local characters and huge variety of tropical species and it’s clear that local photographers seeking inspiration are…
The Morrison Government will invest $110,000 in infrastructure to ensure the Port Douglas Crocs AFL Club have one of the most picturesque grounds in Far North Queensland. The investment will allow the premiership winning club to build a white picket fence at their home ground at the Port Douglas Recreational Reserve. The investment was secured…
Holistic support is now available for Far North Queenslanders living with cancer with the COUCH Wellness Centre now open to patients. The Coalition Government invested $1.5 million in the project with COUCH contributing the remaining $1.6 million. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch, who officially opened the centre today, said the construction of the wellness centre…
The Coalition Government will invest $12,000 to deliver vital upgrades at the Holloways Beach Men’s Shed. The investment will allow the shed to undertake much-needed paving work to make it more accessible for its members. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said he had been working closely with Holloways Beach Men’s Shed to secure this much-needed…
Far North Queensland’s economy will be significantly boosted with the signing of a new skilled migration agreement between the Commonwealth Government and Cairns Chamber of Commerce. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the new Far North Queensland Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) was a fantastic outcome for our region. He said the five-year DAMA agreement…
The Coalition Government will invest $2 million to improve the health, wellbeing and opportunities for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and women from remote communities in Far North Queensland. The investment in Cairns Hockey, who operates the ‘Aspire to be Deadly’ project, will support young women to make positive life choices, and broaden…
The Coalition Government will invest more than $525 million to ensure Australia’s vocational education and training sector delivers the skills critical to the economy now and into the future. A key aspect of the government’s Delivering Skills for Today and Tomorrow initiative will be the creation of up to 80,000 additional apprentices in priority skill…
The Morrison Government will deliver a historic $105 million investment directly to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Councils to fund remote Indigenous housing. This funding represents 50 per cent of the amount needed to addresses current overcrowding issues in remote indigenous communities. Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion said the Queensland Labor Government’s petulance and…
More than 4400 older Australians living in Cairns and Far North Queensland will be directly affected by Labor’s retirees’ tax. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said Bill Shorten’s assault on older Australians punishes those who have worked hard and saved for their retirement. He said Labor’s shadow treasurer had shamelessly told older Australians that if…
