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Latest finance stories from Cairns.

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  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.

  By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read

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  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.

  By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read

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  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.

  By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read

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  Tech price jump adds to cost-of-living pressures for Cairns businesses and households

  Apple's decision to lift prices on MacBooks and iPads by 20 to 25 per cent will affect Cairns consumers, education institutions, and small businesses reliant on Apple devices.

  By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read

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  Labor's superannuation reforms will reshape how Cairns property investors borrow

  Self-managed super funds face new restrictions on borrowing to invest in residential property as Labor legislates tax changes.

  By The Daily Cairns · 26 June 2026 · 1 min read

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  Far North Queensland property market tightens as population growth outpaces housing supply

  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

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  July brings superannuation shake-up for Cairns workers

  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

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  Cairns workers set to benefit from July wage rise and superannuation changes

  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

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  Cairns Property Market Report 2026: Prices, Trends and the Suburbs to Watch

  A comprehensive look at the Cairns property market in 2026, including median prices, auction trends and suburbs outperforming expectations.

  By The Daily Cairns · 24 June 2026 · 2 min read

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  First Home Buyer Guide: How to Buy Property in Cairns in 2026

  Everything Cairns first home buyers need to know about grants, deposits, and affordable suburbs.

  By The Daily Cairns · 21 June 2026 · 2 min read

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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 · 3 min read

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  Renting in Cairns 2026: Prices, Rights and What Tenants Need to Know

  The Cairns rental market in 2026 - median rents, tenant rights under QLD law, and tips for securing a rental.

  By The Daily Cairns · 15 June 2026 · 3 min read

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  Cairns Property Market: Regional Growth with Tropical Character

  Far North Queensland's property market has benefited from the lifestyle migration and tourism recovery trends.

  By The Daily Cairns · 15 June 2026 · 1 min read

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  Cairns Infrastructure Projects Driving Property Values in 2026

  The major infrastructure developments in Cairns expected to lift property values in surrounding suburbs.

  By The Daily Cairns · 12 June 2026 · 2 min read

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