Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch MP, is pleased to announce that Round 2 of the Growing Regions Program is now open for applications, offering $393 million in funding to regional and rural community infrastructure projects across Australia. The Growing Regions Program is designed to boost regional economies by providing significant funding for community-driven infrastructure…
Federal Member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch, has today called out the Queensland Government’s highly touted $107 billion Big Build Infrastructure budget funding program as a monumental failure for Far North Queensland, criticising the allocation of funds and the neglect of vital regional projects. “The Big Build is looking more like a Big Bust for Far…
Volunteers and their organisations across Leichhardt will receive part of the Australian Government’s $10 million Volunteer Grants to support the crucial role that they play within our community. The 2022 Volunteer Grants provide organisations with grants of between $1000 to $5000 to help organisations buy small equipment for volunteers or reimbursing volunteer fuel, transport or…
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…
Students in Cairns and Far North Queensland will benefit from the Morrison Government’s record $5.4 billion funding for schools in Queensland next year. This is up from $5.1 billion in 2021. Funding for Queensland schools has almost doubled since the Coalition came to office and is locked in to grow a further 38 per cent…
Communities in Cape York will benefit from better air services thanks to the Australian Government’s latest round of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the upgrades will help local communities maintain access to essential goods and services. Aurukun, Coen and Pormpuraaw airports will receive much-needed upgrades under the program. “Cook…
Applications for Round 8 of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program have opened as part of the Morrison-McCormack Government’s commitment to enhancing the safety and accessibility of airstrips in remote areas of Australia. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said remote aerodromes were critical to aero-medical flights, the delivery…
Federal Arts Minister Paul Fletcher and Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today announced funding for Torres Shire Council’s Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival through the Festivals Australia funding program. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said he had always been a big supporter of the biannual Winds of Zenadth Cultural Festival. “I am pleased to announce…
Migrant groups, people with physical and intellectual disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Leichhardt will be the focus of a new initiative aimed at ensuring all Australians can participate in sport and physical activity. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch welcomed the allocation of $195,920 in funding for the Cairns Regional Council,…
Residential aged care providers will benefit from an additional coronavirus specific support package totalling $205 million under targeted payment measures announced by the Morrison Government. The payment – to all Commonwealth funded residential aged care providers – will be linked to the number of residents being cared for by each facility. It is aimed at…