Norship

Norship

For Chief Executive Officer Olav Groot, Norship is about more than ships – it’s about people, capability and the incredible lifestyle of Far North Queensland. A marine engineer by trade, Olav has been with Norship in Cairns for 11 years and says the people are...
Power & Data Support Services

Power & Data Support Services

Leo Ward admits he’s built a business model around only doing things others don’t want to touch. It’s as much about positioning for the Power & Data Support Services managing director as it is about drawing on 53 years of hard-earned experience in the electrical...
Shangri-la

Shangri-la

It’s an iconic feature on our coastal urban landscape – as much a part of our identity as it is an important cog in our tourism economy. Walking into Shangri-La The Marina, Cairns, you are instantly transported to “Holiday Land” with gorgeous views of the water,...
MAF

MAF

It speaks volumes about Cairns that Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) operates one of its two global headquarters from the heart of our city, with the other based in the UK. During a recent catch-up, MAF International’s Manager of Strategic Partnerships and...
BDO Nth QLD

BDO Nth QLD

For 120 years, BDO NTH QLD has been helping local businesses and communities thrive and in 2026, the firm is proudly celebrating this incredible milestone that began in 1906. As the largest full-service accounting and advisory firm in Cairns, BDO’s deep connection to...
Babinda Electrics

Babinda Electrics

Switched on to region’s needs If you’ve lived in the Far North for any length of time, you’ll be familiar with the business Babinda Electrics. Starting in 1968 in the sugar town of Babinda, 60km south of Cairns, this Far Northern success story has grown to...