Conference a win

ADVANCE Cairns chief executive Kevin Byrne says a major health conference being held in the city next month is “great news” for the local economy. About 400 delegates are expected to attend “myPHN Conference 2017: Transforming healthcare together”, being held from July 8-9 at the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino. “We estimate that this conference will bring approximately $750,000 into the Cairns economy through visiting intrastate and interstate delegates, with local tourism and hospitality businesses set to benefit greatly,” Mr Byrne said.