The Daily Cairns

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What is The Daily Cairns?
The Daily Cairns is an independent local newspaper covering news, events, sport, business and community in Cairns, published every day.
Is it free to read?
Yes. The Daily Cairns is free to read online. Our daily morning briefing newsletter is also free — sign up on the homepage.
Who writes the stories?
Stories are produced by the The Daily Cairns editorial desk. Some reporting is assisted by AI under human editorial review — see our editorial standards for the full disclosure.
How do I submit a story tip?
Use our confidential tips form at /tips, or email the newsroom. We read every message.
How do I list an event?
Submit your event for free at /submit-event. Approved events appear in the events listings and may be featured in the morning briefing.
Can I advertise?
Yes. We offer sponsored articles, newsletter sponsorships and banner placements. See /advertise or request our media kit at /media-kit.
How do I suggest a correction?
Every article has a "Suggest a correction" link at the bottom. We review and respond to corrections promptly.
Are you part of a larger network?
Yes. The Daily Cairns is part of The Daily Network — a family of 19 independently edited local papers across Australia. See /network for the full list.

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