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Senator for Queensland Jan McLucas has welcomed the passage of carbon price legislation through the Australian Parliament’s House of Representatives today. “Today is a critical milestone in building a clean energy future for Australia,” Senator McLucas said. “North Quee
THE slow economic recovery of Cairns continues with tourist numbers maintaining their rise and unemployment steadily decreasing while the construction industry remains quiet, according to a new report. CairnsWatch author Rick Carr said there had been little change in the region
A GOLD rush revival is under way across the Far North, with a wave of recreational prospectors and small mining operations striking it rich on the back of soaring prices. With the price of gold hovering at record highs of about $1760 an ounce, local mining experts said the inter
THE only neurologist in Cairns has quit, leaving patients anxious about how long they will be without a specialist. More than 1000 patients were understood to be on a waiting list to see a neurologist; now many face an even longer wait or may be forced to travel to get treatment
RED tape has been slashed to speed up housing applications through the Cairns Regional Council. Fast tracked applications now being accepted on CRC website at cairns.qld.gov.au. Mayor Val Schier said the council had responded to industry concerns about how long it was taking to
The company proposing to expand a bauxite mine in Cape York in far north Queensland says Cairns is in a good position to provide a 300-strong workforce during the construction phase. The Cairns mayor was one of five to lobby mining companies for potential fly-in, fly-out jobs th
The Study Cairns International Student Welcome/Celebration event to be held 28th August 2011 is the largest gathering of international educators, trainers, support services and students in the region, offering excellent opportunities for networking and business promotion. In lin
The Port of Cairns and the Queensland economy is set to benefit from a newshipping service linking Cairns with Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG),Ports North Chief Executive Officer, Chris Boland announced today. Read more
Austrade invites you to join a broad series of activities aimed at positioning Australia as a quality education destination. The program will include Education for the Future Sessions for students and parents of targeted secondary schools, the Australian International Education
INAUGURAL LECTURE by Professor Bob Stevenson Given that current practices are unsustainable, we are faced with the complex and difficult challenge of moving to more sustainable communities and societies. Yet there is extensive uncertainty and enormous divisions among the public
Advance Cairns is pleased to announce the appointment of Colleen Hallmond as Project Manager of the Skills Formation Strategy for the Cairns region. Ms Hallmond has lived in Far North Queensland - on the Atherton Tablelands and in Cairns - for the last twenty years. As Dis
Applications for the 2011 Tropical Innovation Awards are now open, apply if you have a new idea, process or project you would like to showcase The Tropical Innovation Awards recognise, reward and support innovation and inventions across Far North Queensland to support economic d
In recent years China has begun taking steps to stop pollution at its source and with significant government and corporate funding, to remediate or lessen the harmful legacy of rapid industrial development. Australia’s mining expertise and long mining history form a solid foun
DIRECT flights are a step closer between Cairns and China following the approval of more seat capacity between the two destinations. Cairns Airport aviation business development general manager Rob Evans is due in China today armed with the approvals to meet senior officials
The Critical Skill Investment Fund provides $200 million Government co-funding for industry partnerships to undertake projects that provide training and employment opportunities in the resources sector. Round 1 is now open Expressions of interest for industry training and wor
The Minister for Regional Australia Simon Crean today released the program guidelines for the Regional Development Australia Fund. The Regional Development Australia Fund is a $1 billion five-year program that will boost economic and community development and is part of a $1.4 b
Two of Cairns’ leading organisations have joined forces in an effort to boost research, innovation and collaboration within the region. Cairns Regional Council and James Cook University formalised a Memorandum of Understanding during a ceremony at the Council Chambers t
Small businesses in the Far North are encouraged to attend a workshop to learn more about the support available during the tough economic times, particularly in the aftermath of Cyclone Yasi. Federal Minister for Small Business, Nick Sherry, will be addressing the Small Business
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