Far North Queensland has missed out on several mega-projects but did secure other important commitments in last night’s Federal Budget. Extra funding to address doctor shortages, further upgrades to key highways, support to revive international tourism and Defence...
Critical demand on the region’s health services and an urgent bed shortage at Cairns Hospital headline vital requests in Advance Cairns’ State Budget submission released today. The submission highlights ever-increasing pressure on the local health sector, with Cairns...
From the CEO The year has continued to run at full speed, and we have now released our Federal Budget Submission 2022-23 which is included in this newsletter. In the three months between now and the federal election, we look forward to gaining bi-partisan support for...
From the CEO The year has started off with a bang, with several high-profile visits and significant announcements for our region. Advance Cairns hosted the Hon. Peter Dutton for lunch during his visit to announce a huge $70 million Navy contract for NORSTA Marine,...
From the Chairman This week Advance Cairns launched our updated list of regional advocacy priorities – and we were immediately given a huge shot in the arm with a $50m pre-election commitment to build a new university campus in the city.Advance Cairns has been...
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