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We publish local journalism by, for and about Cairns. If you have a story, a tip, or want to write for us, we'd like to hear from you.
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What we publish
- Local-first. Stories should matter to readers in Cairns and the Far North.
- Original reporting. Interviews, documents, on-the-ground observation — not press-release rewrites.
- Verifiable. Provide source documents, contact details for key sources, and links to primary materials where possible.
- Disclose conflicts. Tell us about any commercial, political or personal interest in the story.
- Length. 400-1,200 words for news; up to 2,500 for features. We pay for accepted commissions.
- Photos. Send high-resolution images with credit and permission to publish.
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