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25.01.2022 When you hop in the car, do the four step cockpit check. Check your rear view and side mirrors, put your phone away, seatbelt on, and adjust your seat height.

24.01.2022 As a part of the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to the arts sector, these Digital Adaptation Grants will support local organisations like UMI Arts and Cairns Indigenous Art Fair in their recovery from the Impact of COVID-19. The program is being funded through the Government’s $22.5 million Arts and Cultural Recovery Package, which is part of our plan for economic recovery. We need more support for our arts sector, not more LNP cuts. ... Roz Pappalardo Music

24.01.2022 Don’t worry girls and boys, Santa is good to go for Christmas! Santa and his reindeer have been given special permission to visit Queensland and deliver pressies this year. Children are encouraged to put out treats, but make sure you wash your hands beforehand! #Christmas

24.01.2022 Another Parliamentary sitting week and a brisk morning walk to get the day started. A good way to prepare for a busy day.

24.01.2022 #BREAKING From 4pm today, you can grab a drink or meal at your favourite venue without having to be seated. It’s one of the changes we’re making as part of Queensland’s new roadmap to easing restrictions. Your safety is still the most important thing venues must operate with a COVID Safe Plan. We’re able to take these careful steps because of our strong health response and the hard work of Queenslanders.... It’s great news for business and our continuing economic recovery, so make sure you get out and support your local this weekend. Cheers, #Cairns Rattle n Hum Cairns Cock 'n' Bull Dunwoody's Tavern Three Wolves The Conservatory Bar Salt House The Pier Bar Tradies bar The Downunder Bar - Cairns Harbourside Bar & Kitchen Elixir Music Bar The Attic The Cotton Club The Woolshed McGinty's Cairns Flamingos Tiki Bar P.J. O'Briens Irish Bar Rocco by Crystalbrook Miss Chief Bar & Eatery The Courtyard Cairns - Esplanade Hemingway’s Brewery Cairns Sauce Brewing Cairns The Crown Hotel CC's Bar and Grill by Crystalbrook The Backyard Cairns Gilligan's Hotel and Resort The Reef Hotel Casino The Edge Hill Tavern Bavarian Beerhouse Cairns Raintrees Tavern The Jack Cairns Cruising Yacht Squadron Boardwalk Social by Crystalbrook Balaclava Hotel Cape York Hotel Mad Monkey Backpackers Brothers Cairns Cazalys Cairns NOA Cairns RSL Club The Bungalow Hotel

23.01.2022 If there’s one thing this pandemic has shown us, it’s how important our frontline health workers are. And we’ve got a record to be proud of: since 2015 we’ve hired 2,450 more doctors and 7,358 more nurses and midwives across Queensland. Our record investment in health is creating jobs and delivering better health care for Queenslanders critical to our economic recovery. #qldpol #auspol

23.01.2022 World Diabetes Day, 14 November, is an international recognition of people living with diabetes and the people who help them along their journey. Marking the birthdate of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin in 1922, the day is an opportunity to raise awareness of diabetes and the impact it has on people and our community. This year, the focus is on nurses, and the contribution they make to people through their work in the prevention, diagnosis and management of d...iabetes. The role of nurses is increasingly important as diabetes becomes more prevalent in our community. Nurses are often the first interaction for someone diagnosed with diabetes, helping them to learn how to manage the condition. With diabetes so often underlying other conditions, the importance of nursing staff in recognising the importance of diabetes management in hospitals can shorten a patient’s stay and reduce the risks of complications. Many nurses enhance their specialisation in diabetes by becoming Credentialled Diabetes Educators and helping people step-by-step through their journeys. See more

23.01.2022 The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) advises of crane movements and bridge works at Chinaman Creek. From Tuesday 6 October - Wednesday 7 October 2020, crane movements will occur on the inactive bridge at Chinaman Creek on the Bruce Highway (Ray Jones Drive). Outbound Bruce Highway traffic temporarily diverted onto the old inbound bridge 25 September 2020 to facilitate these works. They ask motorists and bike riders to take care, drive/ride to the conditions and obey traffic controls. These works are to widen the outbound bridge to three lanes

22.01.2022 UPDATED ROADMAP: Restrictions are changing in Queensland from 4pm, November 17. We’re carefully easing restrictions as Queensland continues its recovery from the pandemic. From 4pm on Tuesday November 17: Up to 50 people can gather in homes and public spaces across Queensland Person limits in indoor premises will increase from 1 person per 4 square metres to 1 person per 2 square metres... Up to 200 people can attend weddings and funerals, and all guests can dance at weddings, both indoors and outdoors Seated, ticketed indoor events like theatre, live music, cinemas and sports can increase patron numbers from 50% to 100% Outdoor events can have up to 1,500 people attend with a COVID Safe Event Checklist. Open air stadiums can increase seated capacity from 75% to 100% with a COVID Safe Plan Outdoor dancing will be allowed, including at events like outdoor music festivals or in beer gardens Queenslanders have worked hard to stop the spread of the virus, which means we can enjoy more of our Queensland way of life and keep Queensland’s economic recovery plan moving forward. #covid19 See more

22.01.2022 The 2020 Budget is focused on delivering our promises made to the people of Queensland. This Budget will deliver on the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s clearly defined priorities: safeguarding Queenslanders’ health; supporting jobs; backing small business; Making it for Queensland by supporting Queensland manufacturers; building Queensland’s infrastructure; growing our regions; investing in skills; backing frontline services; and protecting our precious environment. More than anything else, this Budget has a single overarching objective creating more Queensland jobs.

22.01.2022 I'm proud of the way Annastacia Palaszczuk MP has kept Queenslanders safe during the pandemic. Show your support for Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and the strong investment in Cairns as we implement our economic recovery plan.

21.01.2022 IT'S BEEN A BIG WEEK OF WINS FOR CAIRNS! Thanks to strong investment from Annastacia Palaszczuk MP and the Queensland Labor government, the Cairns Marine Precinct will receive a $30 million investment to build an 80-metre wharf and a 100-metre wharf, and there are plans to create even more development. This will support at least 150 jobs in the construction phase alone.... It’s all part of our Far North Queensland Regional Recovery Action Plan, which is creating job security, business confidence and happier, healthier communities. Our focus is on delivering more support to major industries in #Cairns and the #FarNorth so we can continue our economic recovery and get #Queenslanders back into jobs.

20.01.2022 I am enormously proud to be appointed Assistant Tourism Minister working with my good friend and colleague Minister Stirling Hinchliffe. Tourism is a key pillar of our economy and my role will be to help lead the industry out of the economic setback the pandemic created. #ttnq #tourismqueensland #destinationcairnsmarketing #PortDouglasDaintreeTourism #MissionBeachTourism

19.01.2022 Last night, I was honoured to be invited to the "FUTURE OF OUR REEF & REGION" Candidates Debate hosted by the Australian Marine Conservation Society. Kristy O'Neill is an experienced member of the local dive community and has been instrumental in assisting with the management of the Crown Of Thorns Starfish threat. She asked this important question: "Will your party retain the current reef water pollution laws, and fully fund them to clean up our waterways?"... Let me know what you think of the responses.

19.01.2022 Wishing all our Nepalese, Bhutanese and Indian community members a very happy Diwali.

18.01.2022 Nominations are now open for the 2021 Queensland Reconciliation Awards. These awards recognise initiatives going above and beyond their core business to foster reconciliation and pave the way for a better future for our state. Nominations are invited across five categoriesbusiness, community, education, health and wellbeing, and partnership. ... There’s $30,000 in prize money to be shared across all award recipients. Don’t miss the opportunity to put forward a Queensland business, community organisation, educational institution or government agency that is helping to acknowledge our shared history and is passionate about creating a more inclusive society. Nominations close 5pm, Monday 22 February 2021. To learn more about the awards and the online nomination process, visit the website: https://bit.ly/3spdZBO, email: [email protected] or telephone (07) 3003 9200.

16.01.2022 One of the most important things in this job is to get out and about and listening to your constituents. Another productive and busy morning. Thanks to all who stopped and chatted.

15.01.2022 A busy morning working through the State Budget before Parliament sits. A solid and honest budget for Cairns.

15.01.2022 The Annastacia Palaszczuk MP Government’s strong health response has allowed us to deliver our economic recovery plan for Queensland. We can’t risk Deb Frecklington to cut Queensland jobs as she did during the Campbell Newman era

15.01.2022 How is Deb Frecklington going to fund her $23 billion in election promises? Cuts, cuts, and more cuts. I'm calling on the #LNP to come clean to #Queenslanders about what jobs and services they will cut to pay for their election promises.

14.01.2022 I am ashamed of the Federal Government's immoral and illegal attitude towards those desperate refugees who want only what we have, safety and security for their families and a chance to make a real contribution to building our Nation and their families future.

14.01.2022 The former LNP Government cut arts funding in Queensland, however the Palaszczuk Government is committed to investing in the arts sector. Youth And Arts Pathways (YAAP) aims to help attract and retain young people within the arts and cultural sector and help organisations like JUTE Theatre Company and Kickarts in delivering training programs, workshops, placements or practical and technical skills development activities within professional arts practices. With 8 organisatio...ns sharing nearly $380,000 in funding, the Palaszczuk Government will continue to support the arts sector as part of Queensland’s plan for economic recovery. . . . . . Bulmba-ja Arts Centre Cairns Indigenous Art Fair Cairns Art Gallery UMI Arts NorthSite Contemporary Arts Artists At Work Cairns Arts Nexus Tanks Arts Centre #JUTETheatreCompany #KICKArts

13.01.2022 2020 has been a year like no other, and many Queenslanders will head into 2021 unsure of what lies ahead. That’s why this morning we announced a public transport fare freeze in 2021. This move will give commuters certainty on costs for the year ahead as Queensland navigates its economic recovery, and encourage commuters to use public transport.

13.01.2022 Happy Friday + long weekend vibes Loving this spiral herb + flower garden that the crew from Organic Motion made a month ago as part of their permaculture course at the garden. What are your long weekend garden plans??

13.01.2022 All Far Northerners know how vital the Bruce Highway is to #FarNorthQueensland. COMPARE THE PAIR ... Do you trust the #LNP to do the right thing for #Cairns?

13.01.2022 Some handy tips from the experts

13.01.2022 Cairns Luxury Car Hire are a fantastic family owned local business. They have some fantastic machines and more on the way It’s great to see so many local businesses like Cairns Luxury Car Hire benefit from our Small Business Grants to help their business come out of this pandemic stronger. As we focus on Queensland’s economic recovery, we’re supporting local businesses to keep creating local jobs.

12.01.2022 Important warning for parents: Office of Fair Trading has identified six toys as choking hazards and removed them from shelves.

12.01.2022 I encourage everyone to have their say and let's get these single use plastics banned

12.01.2022 Great news. Border with NSW to open 1st Dec. Decision about Vic border tomorrow. Stay tuned. #COVID19

12.01.2022 My first meeting as Assistant Minister, with the other newly appointed A/Ministers and Premier. We had detailed discussions about our new roles and responsibilities and I look forward to getting on with the job.

11.01.2022 It’s not a game when you can lose your life. Unexpected dangers could be around the corner. Don’t take any chances on regional roads. Slow down and drive to the conditions. What unexpected dangers have you and your mates encountered? bit.ly/3ktllz6

11.01.2022 BREAKING: A huge milestone for renewables For the first time in history, 20% of Queensland's energy generation is sourced from renewables such as solar and wind energy. Renewable energy helps protect our environment and supports household budgets Queensland now has the lowest power prices on the east coast of Australia. The Palaszczuk Government will keep investing in renewables and partnering with the private sector to put downward pressure on power prices and achieve our target of 50% renewables by 2030. #renewables

11.01.2022 Adding to our commitment to employ 2025 extra police by 2025, this week the Queensland Police Service took possession of this $52.8 million police training centre at Wacol. Queenslanders’ safety is paramount, and we’re helping the Police to protect our community. ... myPolice Greater Cairns Cairns Police Station Cairns District Police Headquarters Cairns Police Hedquarters Cairns Police Station Queensland Police Union Of Employees Queensland Police Service Rugby League Queensland Police Legacy

11.01.2022 IT'S BEEN A WEEK OF WINS FOR THE FAR NORTH! The Far North Queensland Regional Recovery Action Plan initiatives include: $30 million to upgrade the Cairns Port with two new wharves and a business case for further development of the Cairns Marine Precinct, which will create 150 jobs.... $450,000 to boost Far North Queensland’s biosecurity capacity to protect agricultural jobs $15 million to position the TAFE Queensland Cairns Campus as the region’s main training hub $3.5 million for Cairns Aquarium to help local tourism sustain and recover $70 million for the Cairns Hospital Mental Health Unit redevelopment $52.9 million with JCU: James Cook University, Australia to make Cairns Hospital a university hospital $164 million for the Smithfield Bypass $33.4 million for the construction of the 94km Wangetti Trail Palm Cove - Port Douglas $2.5 million Mareeba Ambulance Station replacement $2.1 million Atherton Community Centre $237.5 million jointly funded Cape York Region Package, which includes work on the Peninsula Development Road which will open up new opportunities for Indigenous businesses. . . . . . Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation Queensland Health 7NEWS Cairns Tafe Cairns Cairns TAFE Community Child Care Centre Triple M Cairns Cairns Post Star 102.7 Cairns Rotary Mareeba Advance Cairns Cairns Chamber of Commerce Save the Port of Cairns Study Cairns

10.01.2022 Queensland Arts Showcase Program grants are an integral part of our arts funding in QLD, that many organisations and artists rely on to keep producing incredible art. Organisations and people like Tommy Pau (who will create a linocut print exhibition to celebrated 150 years since the Coming of the Light to TSI people) use this funding to create wonderful arts and cultural experiences for Queenslanders to enjoy. Since the Palaszczuk Government established QASP in 2015, 485 projects have been supported with more than $17.5 million in funding. We need more support for our arts sector, not more LNP cuts.

10.01.2022 Workers have carried Australia through the pandemic. Support our hidden heroes. https://fortheworkers.org.au

09.01.2022 It was a pleasure to be included in the Candidates Forum, hosted by Cairns and Far North Environment Centre and Australian Marine Conservation Society. And thanks to Gavin Singleton for his warm welcome and Professor Morgan Pratchett for providing a scientific analysis of the health of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Please watch the full debate at this link.... https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=721308821790088

07.01.2022 The Financial and Cyber Crime Group are reminding Queenslanders to be aware of Grinch-like scammers and be sure to stay alert to scams. To help you stay in control online and have a merry, bright and fraud-free festive season, we will be sharing 12 common cyber scams at Christmas and how to avoid them over the next four weeks, including: 1. Bogus websites 2. Phishing scams 3. Parcel delivery scams... 4. Fake sellers on online classifies/trading sites 5. Fake buyers on online classifies/trading sites 6. Puppy scams 7. Free gift card scams 8. Holiday scams 9. Impersonation scams 10. Fake charities or fundraising appeals 11. Romance scams 12. Remote access scams https://d2haxmvzil2swt.cloudfront.net//142034_Fraud_Warnin See more

07.01.2022 Have you had a chance to pop into Bulmba-ja Arts Centre yet? The $5.9 million redevelopment was funded by the Palaszczuk Government, created 28 full-time equivalent jobs, and won "Building of the Year" for local architects TPG Architects. The centre is currently hosting the Rite of Passage exhibition, the first in a series of exhibitions showcasing the works of contemporary Aboriginal artists from across Australia.... I'm honoured to be part of a government that values the Arts and Cultural Sector, and understand how it contributes to the rebuilding of the economy and the community. . . . . . JUTE Theatre Company Leeanne Enoch MP NorthSite Contemporary Arts Arts Nexus

05.01.2022 Have your say on our State's Sustainable Fisheries Strategy. Queenslanders with an interest in the state’s landmark Sustainable Fisheries Strategy have another three weeks before consultation on the latest phase of reforms closes. Acting Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries Yvette D’Ath said public consultation on draft fisheries harvest strategies is open and expressions of interest are sought for stakeholders to join fishery working groups....Continue reading

04.01.2022 With the clock having struck 1am, Queensland's borders are now open to both New South Wales and Victoria. Now is the time to remind our southern neighbours that Queensland is indeed good to go! For more info on borders https://rb.gy/cnbf8n

04.01.2022 VERY SCARY FACT! The last time Deb Frecklington was in government, the LNP sacked 500 full-time teachers. At a time when we are rebuilding Queensland, the LNP can’t be trusted with your kids’ education. #education #MichaelHealy #HealyForCairns #qldteachers #teachersofinstagram

03.01.2022 Applications have opened for the next round of funding under the Queensland Arts Showcase Program (QASP), to support exciting and accessible arts and cultural experiences in Queensland by individuals, organisations and collectives. Funding is available through three streams: - Arts Accelerate- new works - Arts Activate- diverse arts and cultural initiatives ... - Arts Advantage- arts-led projects, which provide social benefits to Queenslanders QASP offers one off grants of up to $30,000 (sole-funding) and up to $60,000 (co-funding). Applications for this round are open until 20 December 2020. Find out more here. https://www.qld.gov.au//funding/organisations/arts-showcase The Palaszczuk Government is implementing nearly $60 million worth of initiatives to support the arts and cultural sector through the impacts of COVID-19, including a $22.5 million Arts and Cultural Recovery Package. The Recovery Package is a down payment on Creative Together 2020-2030: A 10-Year Roadmap for arts, culture and creativity in Queensland.

02.01.2022 FLASHBACK FRIDAY! Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk MP and Australian legend Bob Hawke.

02.01.2022 The LNP candidate for Cairns has confirmed his plans for #Cairns, and it's what we have all suspected. He said There is NO MONEY FOR CAIRNS. Like the last time the LNP won the seat of Cairns, we got nothing. Meanwhile, I'm working as hard as I can to secure record levels of investment as we rebuild our city.

01.01.2022 There are still plenty of tickets left for the WNBL season fixtures in the Cairns Pop-Up stadium. tomorrow night is Southside vs Adelaide then Thursday night it is Sydney Uni vs Melbourne. Check out the fixtures and get your tickets here: https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au//2020-chemist-warehouse-wnbl #WNBL