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James Cook University Cairns: Education in the Tropics

The tropical campus provides the research and education that the Far North needs.

By The Daily Cairns · 21 June 2026

Port Douglas: The Luxury Alternative to Cairns

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Port Douglas: The Luxury Alternative to Cairns

The small town 70 kilometres north of Cairns provides a more exclusive tropical experience.

By The Daily Cairns · 21 June 2026

Cairns Economy: Beyond Tourism, Toward Sustainability

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Cairns Economy: Beyond Tourism, Toward Sustainability

The city is building economic foundations that reduce dependence on visitor spending cycles.

By The Daily Cairns · 21 June 2026

Snorkelling in Cairns: the complete guide

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Snorkelling in Cairns: the complete guide

Day trips, locations, and what to see on the Great Barrier Reef.

By Cairns Daily · 21 June 2026

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Best parks and natural spaces in Cairns

Reef, rainforest, and national parks — Cairns sits beside two World Heritage areas.

By Cairns Daily · 21 June 2026

Cost of Living in Cairns 2026: A Full Breakdown of What You Will Actually Spend

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Cost of Living in Cairns 2026: A Full Breakdown of What You Will Actually Spend

What does it really cost to live in Cairns in 2026? Housing, groceries, transport and lifestyle costs broken down.

By The Daily Cairns · 20 June 2026

Cairns Port: The Cruise Ship Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

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Cairns Port: The Cruise Ship Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef

The cruise industry has made Cairns one of Australia's most important international visitor gateways.

By The Daily Cairns · 20 June 2026

Atherton Tablelands: The Volcanic Wonderland Above Cairns

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Atherton Tablelands: The Volcanic Wonderland Above Cairns

The plateau above the coast holds waterfalls, crater lakes, and cool-climate agriculture.

By The Daily Cairns · 20 June 2026

First Nations Culture in Cairns: Living Heritage, Not Museum Piece

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First Nations Culture in Cairns: Living Heritage, Not Museum Piece

The Yirrganydji and other traditional custodians of the Cairns region maintain an active cultural presence.

By The Daily Cairns · 20 June 2026

Best day trips from Cairns: your guide to Far North Queensland

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Best day trips from Cairns: your guide to Far North Queensland

Daintree to Atherton — the essential day escapes from the tropical gateway.

By Cairns Daily · 20 June 2026

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Federal government doubles Indigenous ranger program funding for FNQ

The expanded program will employ 800 rangers protecting reef, rainforest and country.

By Cairns Daily · 20 June 2026

Cairns port expansion approved to handle larger cruise ships and increase freight capacity

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Cairns port expansion approved to handle larger cruise ships and increase freight capacity

The $420 million project will add a new deep-water berth and extend the existing cruise terminal to accommodate Oasis-class vessels.

By Cairns Daily · 19 June 2026

Yoga and Pilates in Cairns: The Best Studios for Every Level

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