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Fri, 26 June 2026
New coral discoveries off Queensland coast highlight reef's resilience and research value
Scientists have identified more than 110 new species in the Coral Sea, expanding knowledge of biodiversity near Cairns.
Fri, 26 June 2026
Landmark $1.2 billion Hamilton Island sale to US equity firm reshapes Barrier Reef tourism landscape
Blackstone's acquisition of the tropical resort island signals major shift in ownership and development of Great Barrier Reef destinations.
Fri, 26 June 2026
Winter school holidays bring ramped-up police patrols across Queensland roads
Operation Yankee Cold Snap deploys officers statewide to tackle dangerous driving as travel increases during the break.
Fri, 26 June 2026
Queensland faces ratings downgrade threat despite coal windfall, treasurers warn
Record coal royalties offer short-term relief, but rising deficits put the state's credit rating at risk.
Fri, 26 June 2026
Minimum wage rises and super changes come July 1: what Cairns workers and employers need to know
Queensland workers and businesses will navigate new pay rules and superannuation arrangements from the start of the new financial year.
Fri, 26 June 2026
Superannuation borrowing rules tighten under Labor-Greens tax deal
Self-managed super funds face fresh limits as government and Greens pass CGT and negative gearing reforms.
Fri, 26 June 2026
Apple price hikes add to cost pressures facing Cairns businesses and families
Australian consumers face 20 per cent or more increases on Macbooks and iPads as tech giant cites AI development.
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