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Best cafes and coffee in Cairns

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Best cafes and coffee in Cairns

Where to find great espresso in the tropical gateway city.

By Cairns Daily · 19 June 2026

Cairns's CIAF celebrates record attendance and $4M in Indigenous art sales

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Cairns's CIAF celebrates record attendance and $4M in Indigenous art sales

The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair confirms its position as Australia's premier Indigenous art event.

By Cairns Daily · 19 June 2026

Palm Cove, Trinity, Clifton: the Northern Beaches property market explained

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Palm Cove, Trinity, Clifton: the Northern Beaches property market explained

Each Northern Beaches suburb has distinct character and price points for buyers to navigate.

By Cairns Daily · 19 June 2026

Investing in Cairns tourism businesses: the financial realities in 2026

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Investing in Cairns tourism businesses: the financial realities in 2026

The Great Barrier Reef and Daintree proximity make Cairns tourism investment compelling but complex.

By Cairns Daily · 19 June 2026

Investment Property in Cairns: The Best Suburbs for Rental Yields in 2026

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Investment Property in Cairns: The Best Suburbs for Rental Yields in 2026

Which Cairns suburbs deliver the best rental yields and capital growth for property investors in 2026?

By The Daily Cairns · 18 June 2026

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair: Celebrating Far North Queensland's First Nations Culture

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Cairns Indigenous Art Fair: Celebrating Far North Queensland's First Nations Culture

The annual art fair is the most significant Indigenous art market in northern Australia.

By The Daily Cairns · 18 June 2026

Race Day in the Tropics: The Horse-Racing Heritage of Cannon Park, Cairns

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Race Day in the Tropics: The Horse-Racing Heritage of Cannon Park, Cairns

Cannon Park Racecourse has been the home of Far North Queensland thoroughbred racing for generations, combining a rich local heritage with a race-day atmosphere that is distinctly Cairns.

By The Daily Cairns · 18 June 2026

The Daintree: Where the Rainforest Meets the Reef

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The Daintree: Where the Rainforest Meets the Reef

North of Cairns lies one of the world's most ancient and biodiverse rainforests.

By The Daily Cairns · 18 June 2026

First Nations Cairns: Art, Culture, and Country

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First Nations Cairns: Art, Culture, and Country

The Wet Tropics is home to a diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

By The Daily Cairns · 18 June 2026

The Cairns Esplanade: A Waterfront That Gets Better Every Year

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The Cairns Esplanade: A Waterfront That Gets Better Every Year

The city's foreshore has been transformed into one of tropical Australia's finest public spaces.

By The Daily Cairns · 18 June 2026

Cairns nightlife and evening entertainment guide

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Cairns nightlife and evening entertainment guide

The Esplanade to Gilligans — Cairns after dark.

By Cairns Daily · 18 June 2026

Best Suburbs to Live in Cairns in 2026: Lifestyle, Schools and Community

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Best Suburbs to Live in Cairns in 2026: Lifestyle, Schools and Community

The best Cairns suburbs in 2026 for families, young professionals, retirees, first home buyers and lifestyle seekers.

By The Daily Cairns · 17 June 2026

The Cairns Esplanade: The Waterfront That Transformed a Tropical City

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The Cairns Esplanade: The Waterfront That Transformed a Tropical City

The free lagoon and the boardwalk have made the Cairns foreshore one of Australia's finest waterfront parks.

By The Daily Cairns · 17 June 2026

The Cairns Esplanade: The Foreshore That Changed the City

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The Cairns Esplanade: The Foreshore That Changed the City

The public lagoon and esplanade have transformed the city's waterfront.

By The Daily Cairns · 17 June 2026

The Atherton Tablelands: Cairns' Cooler, Greener Backyard

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The Atherton Tablelands: Cairns' Cooler, Greener Backyard

An hour inland, the tropical lowlands give way to a temperate plateau rich in agricultural production.

By The Daily Cairns · 17 June 2026

Best breakfast and brunch in Cairns

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Best breakfast and brunch in Cairns

Where to eat in the morning in the tropical gateway city.

By Cairns Daily · 17 June 2026

Cairns as the gateway for Far North Queensland agriculture and agrifood

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Cairns as the gateway for Far North Queensland agriculture and agrifood

Sugar, bananas, and tropical horticulture make Cairns a key node in Australia's food supply chain.

By Cairns Daily · 17 June 2026

Wellness Retreats and Day Spas Near Cairns: The Best Escapes in 2026

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Wellness Retreats and Day Spas Near Cairns: The Best Escapes in 2026

The best wellness retreats, day spas and health escapes within reach of Cairns.

By The Daily Cairns · 16 June 2026

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