AM Edition: The bridge behind northern Australia’s ‘missing billion dollars’

Email The north presents as many economic and social opportunities as it does challenges. But policy makers need to focus on one bridge believed to be a possible catalyst for prosperity.

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AM Edition The bridge behind northern Australia’s ‘missing billion dollars’ The north presents as many economic and social opportunities as it does challenges. But policy makers need to focus on one bridge believed to be a possible catalyst for prosperity.... READ MORE   Seniors dazzle at Trinity Bay State High School formal Trinity Bay State High School’s biggest cohort of 287 graduates have stepped out in style to celebrate their Year 12 formal. READ MORE   ‘A long time coming’: Spear Creek triple murder inquest to examine deaths and police investigation The coroner tasked with examining the shooting deaths of three young motorcyclists on a trip from Alice Springs to Mount Isa in 1978, has told victims’ families she hopes the proce... READ MORE   Cairns Eisteddfod marks milestone anniversary The Cairns and District Junior Eisteddfod has celebrated 70 years, with almost 5,000 young performers taking centre stage. READ MORE   Reckless crocodile videos earning reward, not penalty No penalties have been issued for reckless human behaviour around crocodiles since the introduction of tougher new laws in Qld, while videos of interaction continue to be monetised... READ MORE   When did we get so old? Bid to attract young workers to Cairns Young people are making up less of the Far North as people search for opportunities, but one RBA board member said Cairns had an asset that could turbocharge growth and development... READ MORE   Children with heart disease abandoned in state budget Despite heart disease being the leading killer in remote Australia, Far North Queensland families have been left out of the state budget, forcing a national charity to consider cut... READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Cairns Post, PO Box 126 Cairns, QLD 4870 Australia.