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Latest news
Advance Cairns appoints new CEO
Advance Cairns has appointed experienced communicator and advocate Jennifer Spilsbury as its new Chief Executive Officer. Cairns-born and North Queensland raised, Ms Spilsbury had an extensive career in the media industry for almost 30 years, including eight as editor...
Position Vacant – CEO
Advance Cairns is looking for its next CEO Make a difference as a driven and visionary leader who works with others in Far North Queensland to deliver outstanding results. Hands on leadership role Diverse, fast-paced and high-profile Based in Australia’s most global...
Jacinta Reddan steps down as CEO of Advance Cairns
Jacinta Reddan steps down as CEO of Advance Cairns Cairns, October 29, 2025: Jacinta Reddan has resigned as CEO of Advance Cairns to lead Australia’s leading cancer charity. After three highly successful years at the helm of Advance Cairns, Ms Reddan has been...
Newsletters
April Advocacy Update
March 2024
From the CEO From continuing to press for investment into Cairns’ hospital and health service to much-needed expansion of our General Aviation Precinct, we continue our follow-up actions in the wake of our delegation to Queensland Parliament. Undertaken in...
January 2024
From the CEO Few of us would have predicted this start to 2024 as the region emerges from the widespread and devasting flooding following ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Many of you have been hit directly through impacts on your business, property, or your home as well as...
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