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 and Far North Queensland will enjoy greater access to cultural experiences such as dance, drama, writing and art thanks to the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today announced the two successful local projects that will receive funding in the latest round. He said arts and cultural activities and experiences…
Local organisations are invited to apply for funding for arts projects at festivals or a significant community celebration in Cairns and Far North Queensland. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is calling for applications to the next round of Festivals Australia funding. He said festivals and celebrations were an important part of the unique identity of…
The Morrison Government has awarded a $257,000 contract to a Far North Queensland business to develop cutting-edge technologies aimed at providing the Australian Defence Force with a capability edge. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today congratulated J3 Seven Pty Ltd on receiving a contract under the government’s Defence Innovation Hub, and thanked them for their…
The Morrison Government is investing more than $22 million in a new program to support local environmental projects giving communities across Far North Queensland new opportunities to protect and care for our natural environment. The Communities Environment Program will see each electorate provided with up to $150,000 to fund up to 20 local projects. The grants…
Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch today announced $91,030 to improve access to child care for children and families living in Cooya Beach. Mr Entsch said the Port Explorers Cooya Campus would receive Morrison Government support through the Community Child Care Fund. “This funding will help the centre to cover their day-to-day costs, offer transport assistance…
Stronger Communities Programme funding is now open to local community groups who are being urged to submit a funding application to help them undertake small infrastructure projects or purchase much-needed equipment. The Morrison Government has committed $150,000 to fund local community infrastructure projects across the Leichhardt electorate under the highly-successful programme. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren…
New equipment, building projects or additional targeted support could soon be on the way for schools across Far North Queensland with the Australian Government making up to $200,000 available for projects to benefit local kids’ learning experience. Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the Local Schools Community Fund will offer grants between $1,000 and $20,000…
The Morrison Government is investing $244,974 to ensure the Yirrganydji Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers can continue the fantastic work they do protecting our environment. Indigenous rangers care for land and sea country, preserve sites of cultural significance, conserve threatened species, marine systems and cultural places and address environmental threats caused by feral animals, invasive…