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Superyacht Bill consultation feedback by March 9
3 MARCH 2023 (Cairns) - Advance Cairns is calling on the region’s tourism, marine and allied industries to have their say on flagged legislative changes which would ensure that the jobs and economic benefits of the superyacht industry would continue to flow to the...
Council’s Advance Cairns membership to provide city with stronger voice
Cairns Regional Council is joining Advance Cairns to strengthen collaboration, provide more effective advocacy for the city, and deliver better outcomes to the community. At CRC's Planning and Environment Committee meeting, Council voted to join Advance Cairns on a...
TNQ big winner in Albanese Government’s first Budget
Tropical North Queensland is set to receive more than half a billion dollars in Federal Budget commitments following the Albanese Government’s first Budget tabled last night. Marine and education were the region’s big winners, while tourism received welcome news with...
Advance Cairns welcomes Federal funding for “transformational” projects
Advance Cairns has today welcomed confirmation of $200m in key infrastructure funding from the Federal Government ahead of next week’s Budget in what it describes as transformational projects. Speaking at a special Advance Cairns breakfast today, Minister for...
Advance Cairns appoints new CEO
CAIRNS, September 1, 2022 - Advance Cairns, the leading independent, non-government advocacy and economic development organisation for Tropical North Queensland, today announced the appointment of Jacinta Reddan to lead the organisation. Ms Reddan will take on the CEO...
Budget needs to turn promises into reality
More than half a billion dollars in pre-election promises by the Albanese Government must be reflected in new treasurer Jim Chalmers’ first Federal Budget in October. Following a fruitful election campaign for the Far North that saw several major funding promises,...
Mixed bag in Federal Budget
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...
Strength and Diversity in TNQ
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...
Renewal, Resilience and Sustainability
Advance Cairns today released its Federal Budget submission in pursuit of almost $1.5B in infrastructure investment. The submission is headlined by unprecedented spending on the Cairns seaport (including its Navy base) and a series of the region’s most vital roads,...
Study to map new agricultural export opportunities for FNQ
Far North Queensland producers and exporters will reap the benefits of a significant new project to identify export opportunities for existing and potential high value agricultural products. The collaboration between the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing...
Newsletters
February 2023 Newsletter
From the CEOWe are delighted to welcome Cairns Regional Council to Advance Cairns as a Platinum member, further cementing our collaboration on key initiatives to advance the city and the wider region. This important move follows a close partnership with Council on...
January 2023 Newsletter
From the CEOIt’s been a cracking start to the year with many of our members in the thick of business activities reporting a prevailing sense of making up for lost time. We are looking forward to our first major event of the year tomorrow, with an economic outlook...
December 2022 Newsletter
From the CEOThe final quarter of the post-COVID recovery year has been jam-packed with highlights including high-level government engagement in Brisbane and Canberra to meet state and federal government officials, the launch of our innovation series and an exclusive...
November 2022 Newsletter
From the CEOWhat a time to be stepping in to helm Advance Cairns with the announcement in the Federal Budget of more than $500m in funding for major transformational projects for the region. These initiatives will make a significant contribution to further...
October 2022 Newsletter
From the Chair Full six-year medical degrees taught at James Cook University’s Cairns campus are set to become a reality next year in what is another huge step towards realising the region’s ambitions to elevate Cairns Hospital to university status. Almost 1000...
September 2022 Newsletter
From the Executive Chair Advance Cairns has secured a coup with its new chief executive officer, which is being announced today. Jacinta Reddan has had a long and successful career in communications, marketing, government relations and public affairs, much of it in...
Advance Cairns appoints new CEO
CAIRNS, September 1, 2022 - Advance Cairns, the leading independent, non-government advocacy and economic development organisation for Tropical North Queensland, today announced the appointment of Jacinta Reddan to lead the organisation. Ms Reddan will take on the CEO...
August 2022 Newsletter
From the Executive ChairTwo major announcements in recent days have the potential to profoundly reshape the tropical north Queensland region for decades to come. Firstly, the Albanese Government has confirmed the most comprehensive reassessment of Australian Defence...
July 2022 Newsletter
From the Executive ChairThe far north has been front and centre this week with State Government activities with a range of senior ministers in the region. Yesterday Advance Cairns staged our annual post State Budget review at the Hilton Hotel with Treasurer and...
Foundation members recognised
More than 100 local business owners and representatives turned out to celebrate a decade of support from Advance Cairns Foundation Members at Crystalbrook's Whiskey and Wine Bar last night. The event recognised 42 businesses and organisations which have been with...
June 2022 Newsletter
From the Executive Chair Strategic growth opportunities across defence, food exports, education and health were front and centre when Advance Cairns last week hosted senior diplomats from seven Asian countries. Senior representatives such as Ambassadors, High...
June 2022 Update
From the Executive Chair The past couple of weeks have brought about dramatic changes across the nation's political landscape, with the newly-elected ALP Federal Government now taking shape with its senior leaders and full ministry announced. Although the ALP and...
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