PETITION TO OPEN QUAID’S ROAD

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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 […]

Port Douglas Carnivale Boosted 

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Member for Cook David Kempon, has confirmed round one of the revamped Homegrown Destination Events Fund, with Port Douglas Carnivale receiving $55,000.   Mr Kempton attended this year’s Carnivale, and it was an outstanding success, and it’s no wonder that Queensland is proving once again it’s Australia’s events capital, with a $14 million investment over the […]

Noah Creek Upgrade Unites Communities 

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Member for Cook David Kempton has confirmed that the construction of a new Noah Creek Bridge is set to begin in July 2026, delivering a major boost to Daintree communities and the local tourism industry.  The $12 million reconstruction and betterment project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the joint Commonwealth-state […]