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Latest news
Federal Budget 26/27 response
Advance Cairns has welcomed the Australian Government’s prioritisation of the Cairns Western Arterial Road (CWAR) with the allocation of an extra $166.3m in the 2026-27 Budget. It is a major Budget priorities win for Advance Cairns, the leading independent economic...
Far North ready to play central role in national security
The Far North is perfectly poised to play a leading role in Australia’s national security according to the region’s peak economic organisation Advance Cairns, following the release of the 2026 National Defence Strategy.The Federal Government’s commitment to...
Bitumen to bog – Kennedy Developmental Road
A fuel price crisis and supply chain pressures are amplifying calls to bring forward sealing works on an 11km stretch of a critical inland highway which has become an impassable boggy mess.The Kennedy Developmental Road has increasingly become a favoured route for...
Events
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Event gallery
Roadmap 2035: Official Launch
Advance Cairns launches Roadmap 2035: A Framework to Strenghtne Far North Queensland.
Friday, 14 February 2025
TNQ Delegation to Parliament House
A 30-strong delegation of business leaders from FNQ travelled to Parliament House in Canberra to advocate for key priorities.
18-21 November 2024
2024 Annual General meeting
Annual General Meeting followed by a cocktail function with Directors and Members.
Thursday, 31 October 2024