Latest news from Cairns.
Finance
Cairns' rental vacancy rate has fallen to historic lows, pushing rents higher and drawing attention from interstate investors seeking yield.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Business
Cairns Airport is recording passenger volumes that rival its pre-pandemic peak, prompting a review of long-term terminal and airside capacity.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
Local marine tourism operators are backing government-funded reef restoration initiatives, saying the long-term health of the Great Barrier Reef is fundamental to the viability of their businesses.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Business
Tropical North Queensland's hospitality sector is tracking well ahead of pre-pandemic benchmarks, driven by returning international tourists and strong domestic demand.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
Gigs and concerts on around Cairns in the weeks ahead.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
A plain-language guide to how universities, schools and vocational training fit together across Cairns and the Far North, recognising that details change over time.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 5 min read
Community
A practical, general guide to the public and private hospitals, primary care and emergency options that serve Cairns and the wider Far North Queensland region.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 5 min read
Community
A practical guide to how people move around Cairns and the Far North, from the Bruce Highway and the airport to local buses and the long road north to Cape York.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 5 min read
Business
A plain-language guide to how housing and rents work in the Far North, the forces behind them, and the pressures shaping affordability in the tropics.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 5 min read
Business
How tourism, the Great Barrier Reef, a naval base, tropical agriculture and a tropical university shape one of Australia's most distinctive regional economies.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 6 min read
Community
Queensland Police's annual Operation Yankee Cold Snap will run through mid-July as families plan trips across the region.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
News
An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Cairns.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
News
Things to do across Cairns over the days ahead.
By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
The best things to do in Cairns this weekend - markets, events, outdoor activities and more.
By The Daily Cairns · 25 June 2026 · 3 min read
Finance
Payday super rules change mid-year, shifting when Cairns employers and employees see contributions flow.
By The Daily Cairns · 25 June 2026 · 1 min read
Community
Research shows overwhelming majority of young Australians still accessing platforms despite new legislation.
By The Daily Cairns · 25 June 2026 · 1 min read
Finance
New financial year brings minimum wage increase and faster super contributions for Far North Queensland employees.
By The Daily Cairns · 25 June 2026 · 1 min read
Business
JCU's Cairns campus and affiliated research institutes contribute significantly to the regional economy through employment, procurement and commercialisation activity.
By The Daily Cairns · 25 June 2026 · 1 min read