News & Events
As the peak advocacy organisation in Tropical North Queensland, Advance Cairns is dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest news, advocacy developments, and opportunities that impact our community. Join our mailing list to receive exclusive updates, insightful analyses, and invitations to participate in initiatives aimed at driving positive change and progress in our region.
Latest news
Tropical North Queensland delegation to Queensland Parliament
A delegation of close to 30 business leaders from across the region will head to Brisbane to advocate for priorities which are key to unlocking the potential of the region with a key focus on health, connectivity and water security.
Cairns Airport Flies High with Clean Energy Partnership
03 March 2024 Joint statement from Cairns Airport, CleanCo Queensland & Advance CairnsA new landmark agreement has Cairns Airport firmly on the path to becoming carbon-neutral by next year, a status which would make it among the first in Australasia. Cairns...
Unified Effort for Enhanced Cyclone Reinsurance Pool in Northern Queensland
16 January 2024 Joint statement from North Queensland's peak advocacy bodies: Townsville Enterprise (for the Townsville North Queensland region), Advance Cairns (for the Tropical North Queensland region) and Greater Whitsunday Alliance (for the Mackay, Isaac and...
Newsletters
March 2023
From the CEOWe've had a productive and varied four weeks which have taken us to Brisbane for meetings at State Parliament, attending the opening of a major milestone for Cairns' export market development, and welcoming a senior Defence industry leader to the region....
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...
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