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2025-26 Federal Budget provides some wins

2025-26 Federal Budget provides some wins

Federal Budget provides some wins, and focus now on Federal Election campaign: Advance Cairns March 25, 2025 (Cairns) - Advance Cairns today said the 2025-26 Federal Budget delivered some welcome investments but left significant gaps in funding for critical...

Roadmap 2035: Launch of Strategic Framework

Roadmap 2035: Launch of Strategic Framework

A bold, ambitious future for the Far North – that is the vision of Advance Cairns, the leading independent economic development and advocacy member organisation for Far North Queensland which today officially launches its ten-year regional strategy, Roadmap 2035: A...

Amplifying Far North Queensland’s Voice in Canberra

Amplifying Far North Queensland’s Voice in Canberra

As the Crisafulli Government begins its 100-day campaign following the State election, Advance Cairns has shifted its focus to the Federal stage. In partnership with the Cairns Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ), we recently led a...

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Advance Cairns and James Cook University Business Lunch: Defence Strategic Review with review co-auther Professor Peter Dean. Panellists: Commander Alfonso Santos, Commanding Officer HMAS Cairns and Olav Groot, CEO Norship, & Founding Director of Norsta

Roadmap 2035: Official Launch

Advance Cairns launches Roadmap 2035: A Framework to Strenghtne Far North Queensland.
Friday, 14 February 2025

Advance Cairns and James Cook University Business Lunch: Defence Strategic Review with review co-auther Professor Peter Dean. Panellists: Commander Alfonso Santos, Commanding Officer HMAS Cairns and Olav Groot, CEO Norship, & Founding Director of Norsta

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