News and Key Projects
Advance Cairns activities backed by State Government
Released Tuesday 15th July, 2008 The State Government has placed its support behind Advance Cairns and the diversification of the TNQ economy with today’s funding announcement for the local economic development body. The $410,000 of funding will be spread over two years and is designated for projects which will benefit the entire Tropical North Queensland region. The [...]
NEW CEO FOR ADVANCE CAIRNS
The position of Chief Executive Officer at Advance Cairns has been filled, with the announcement on Tuesday, June 4th 2008 that Mr Ross Contarino has accepted the position. In announcing the appointment, Advance Cairns Chairman Russell Beer highlighted Mr Contarino’s extensive knowledge of issues and his relationships across Tropical North Queensland both professionally and personally as key strengths [...]
TNQ DELEGATION ELICITS POSITIVE GOVERNMENT RESPONSE
Advance Cairns has welcomed the announcement on Thursday, May 1st by the State Treasurer, The Hon Minister Andrew Fraser MP, as a positive start to an ongoing dialogue between the region and the government concerning the Cairns Airport privatisation. Minister Fraser announced the extension of all airport employee protections for two years beyond the sale process and [...]
Cairns Infrastructure Trade-Off
The fast-tracking of the Cairns Base Hospital upgrade is welcome news for the region, provided the Cairns Airport privatisation is managed with diligence and caution. Advance Cairns Chairman Russell Beer, commented “both developments were critical to the region, but should not necessarily be linked. The eventual development plan for both the airport and the hospital must [...]
TNQ Region Demands Unique Planning Approach
Advance Cairns has recognised five vital issues impacting the region’s future in its submission to the FNQ 2020 Summit. Advance Cairns has joined with other key regional organisations in contributing to the summit, seizing the opportunity to impress on government policy makers the region’s exceptional circumstances. “TNQ needs a unique set of solutions”, Advance Cairn’s Interim CEO [...]
Guam Visit Opens Doors For Cairns
Facilitated by Advance Cairns with support from the Cairns City Council and Cairns Chamber of Commerce, the Governor engaged in strategic discussions on key issues shared by Guam and Cairns. The Micronesian island of Guam is experiencing parallel economic growth with Cairns in the areas of tourism and construction and also shares other key development issues; [...]
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