For a new nose and a tan, try northern Australia

Updated July 27, 2009 11:32:48

The Australian town of Cairns is vying for a share of the lucrative cosmetic surgery tourism sector.

For some time now, many Australians have opted to combine cheaper surgery overseas with a holiday, in places such as Thailand and to a lesser extent, Singapore. Now, Cairns is promoting itself as a destination for US soldiers and their families living on Guam, who are interested in plastic surgery or IVF proceedures.

Presenter: Simon Santow
Speakers: Stephen Ollie, Chairman of Tourism Tropical North Queensland

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