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.
Tropical North Queensland's hospitality sector is tracking well ahead of pre-pandemic benchmarks, driven by returning international tourists and strong domestic demand.
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.
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.
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.
How tourism, the Great Barrier Reef, a naval base, tropical agriculture and a tropical university shape one of Australia's most distinctive regional economies.
