Latest news from Cairns.
Community
Scientists have identified more than 110 new species in the Coral Sea, expanding knowledge of biodiversity near Cairns.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Business
Blackstone's acquisition of the tropical resort island signals major shift in ownership and development of Great Barrier Reef destinations.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
Operation Yankee Cold Snap deploys officers statewide to tackle dangerous driving as travel increases during the break.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Finance
Record coal royalties offer short-term relief, but rising deficits put the state's credit rating at risk.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Business
Queensland workers and businesses will navigate new pay rules and superannuation arrangements from the start of the new financial year.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Finance
Self-managed super funds face fresh limits as government and Greens pass CGT and negative gearing reforms.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Finance
Australian consumers face 20 per cent or more increases on Macbooks and iPads as tech giant cites AI development.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
Operation Yankee Cold Snap launches as Queensland police step up enforcement during peak travel period.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
Queensland Police will increase road enforcement from this weekend through mid-July as families travel during the colder months.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Business
Local firms and schools face steeper costs for MacBooks and iPads after Apple's latest price increases announced this week.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Finance
Apple's decision to lift prices on MacBooks and iPads by 20 to 25 per cent will affect Cairns consumers, education institutions, and small businesses reliant on Apple devices.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
Queensland Police are running a major road safety operation across the state during the winter break, with extra enforcement expected in Cairns and surrounding regions.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Finance
Self-managed super funds face new restrictions on borrowing to invest in residential property as Labor legislates tax changes.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Business
Apple's decision to raise Australian prices by up to 25% will hit local retailers and consumers already managing higher living costs.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
Operation Yankee Cold Snap runs through mid-July with heightened enforcement across regional roads and highways.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Business
Australian buyers face price jumps of up to 25 per cent on iPads and Mac devices, straining budgets for Cairns schools and businesses reliant on the technology.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
Queensland Police will blanket roads across Far North Queensland from this weekend as part of a state-wide operation targeting dangerous driving during peak travel period.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
News
The upgrade targets the Trinity Inlet foreshore and Esplanade dining precinct to boost year-round economic activity and liveability for residents.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read