News & Events
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Latest news
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,...
Newsletters
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...
May 2022 Newsletter
From the CEO Well, it seems like we have been in election mode forever, but it will soon be time for everyone to have their say. We have been working hard to make sure there are plenty of big campaign promises coming our way from both sides of politics. There has been...
April 2022 Newsletter
From the CEO What a month it has been, and with Federal Election campaigns now in full swing it is only going to become busier. The biggest announcement of course was the $107.5M commitment from both the ALP and the LNP for the Cairns Water Security Project – Stage 1....
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