The Royal Australian Navy is growing its fleet and retaining its edge through a major maintenance contract in Cairns delivering jobs and security in Far North Queensland. Federal Defence Minister Peter Dutton announced NORSTA Maritime as the Regional Maintenance Provider to deliver the Cairns Regional Maintenance Centre – otherwise known as RMC North East. “RMC…
Community museums, galleries and historical societies across regional Australia are receiving an important boost under the Morrison Government’s $3 million Culture, Heritage and Arts Regional Tourism program. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said round one funding will help the Cooktown and District Historical Society purchase much needed equipment. “With the Morrison Government’s support, we are…
The Australian Government has released guidelines for round nine of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program which aims to enhances the safety and accessibility of aerodromes in remote and very remote areas of Australia. Eligible owners or operators of existing aerodromes in remote or very remote areas of Australia can apply for a grant of between…
The Morrison Government will invest $10.7 million to support farmers across Tully and Johnstone catchments in a reef water quality program aimed at helping farmers and reducing dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) runoff into the Great Barrier Reef. Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley said the program will help farm productivity, improve nutrient management planning and fertiliser…
The Morrison Government is investing $280 million to support more manufacturers to grow and create new jobs as they help secure our economic recovery. The matched funding is available through Round 2 of the Integration and Translation Streams of the $1.3 billion Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI). The six National Manufacturing Priority Areas include: Space, Medical Products,…
The Morrison Government is continuing to invest in the future of Cairns and Far North Queensland with a further $250 million in funding available under the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). Applications for Round 6 of the program are now open, paving the way for new projects that our communities need and deserve to be…
The Morrison Government is providing an early Christmas present to Marlin Coast Men’s Shed by providing $5400 to continue to support the health of men through the National Shed Development Programme. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the funding would be used purchase a Defibrillator and a garden shed kit. “Men’s Sheds play a vital…
The Morrison Government has released draft legislation on the reinsurance pool for cyclones and related flood damage. This is the next step in delivering the Morrison Government’s commitment to establishing a reinsurance pool that will support and protect hardworking people in Northern Australia. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the government had listened to Far…
Volunteers and their organisations across Cairns and Far North Queensland will receive part of the Morrison Government’s $20 million Volunteer Grants to support the crucial role that they play within our community. The 2021 Volunteer Grants provide organisations with grants of between $1000 to $5000 to help organisations buy small equipment for volunteers or reimbursing…
From classrooms to coral — school students and teachers can now experience what it is like to be a marine biologist on one of the most amazing natural places on Earth, the Great Barrier Reef. Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley said new Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority education resources will support teachers in planning…
