PETITION TO OPEN QUAID’S ROAD
Quaid’s Road is a critical piece of infrastructure that has been closed to the public for 40 years. With your help it can be available for the use and benefit of everyone. You can HELP by signing the petition below. You can HELP by signing the petition below. Principal Petitioner: Iain Edwards Scan to sign […]
Run Port Douglas
Run Port Douglas has unveiled a redesigned Half Marathon course for 2026, with Australian Olympian Andy Buchanan describing it as “the best half marathon course in the world.” Following the success of the inaugural event last September, organisers have listened closely to participant feedback and refined the course to create an even more spectacular running […]
Two Weeks Left
Applications Open for 2026 Export Awards David Kempton Member for Cook is pleased to share that the Crisafulli Government is calling for nominations from Queensland’s leading exporters for the 2026 Premier of Queensland Export Awards with only two weeks left. The awards are among the State’s most prestigious business honours, recognising outstanding achievement across Queensland’s […]
2027 Farm Safety Calendar Competition
Queensland students are being encouraged to get creative and help spread the farm safety message, with the launch of the 2027 Farm Safety Calendar competition. Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations Jarrod Bleijie and new Workplace Health and Safety Queensland Safety Ambassador Riana Crehan joined students […]
Secure Communities Partnership Program
Program updates 9 February 2026: Expanded program eligibility including additional options for supporting evidence for demonstrated impact from crime The Secure Communities Partnership Program funds safety measures to deter crime against small and family businesses, creating safer and more vibrant business areas. By supporting the installation of vital safety and security infrastructure, the program helps protect […]
Premier’s Reading Challenge
From 11 May to 28 August, young Queenslanders up to Year 9 are encouraged to immerse themselves in books and become reading heroes. Register as a school, early childhood centre or as an individual reader. The Premier’s Reading Challenge (PRC) champions reading with the goal of encouraging young Queenslanders to read for pleasure and learning, […]
Douglas Shire Community Groups Share in Gambling Community Benefit Fund
Douglas Shire Community Groups Share in Gambling Community Benefit Fund David Kempton Member for Cook is pleased to announce the latest round of successful applicants for the Round 125 Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) for the Douglas Shire Community. “Through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, the Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club and the Douglas […]
Quaid Road Reunion
On the last Saturday of February, a gathering took place at the Mount Molloy pub of former workers on Quaid’s Road, some of whom hadn’t seen each other for nearly 40 years. There were many stories and fond memories shared, and even a photo album or two. From site foremen, engineers, surveyors, machine operators, truck drivers and labourers. The construction […]
Only Torres Strait Islanders Can Stop the Boats
David Kempton the Member for Cook has been very vocal about the incursion of foreign illegal fishing vessels in the Torres Strait for some time. Last week, Mr Kempton travelled to Thursday Island with the Minister for Primary Industries, Tony Perrett and Deputy Director-General and Chief Biosecurity Queensland Officer Dr Rachel Chay to meet with […]