Gina Rinehart Funds 50 Australian Rowers Through Private Sponsorship
Around 50 Australian rowers receive direct private funding from Gina Rinehart, in a sport that combines professional training demands with minimal commercial income.
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Cairns Community Members Follow Progress on Local Infrastructure Projects
Residents track developments across water, road, hospital and marine works in the region.
Traffic Disruptions Force Multiple Highway Closures Across Cairns Area
Numbers from official alerts highlight affected highways, bus services and contact points amid current disruptions.
Queensland Invests $1.436 Billion to Add 96 Hospital Beds in Cairns
Cairns residents will gain access to 96 new hospital beds, two Medicare Mental Health Centres and expanded specialist outpatient services through recent state and federal funding allocations.
Cairns Taipans Target NBL Playoffs With Consistency Under Adam Forde
The Cairns Taipans, coached by Adam Forde, build around import players and local favourites ahead of another National Basketball League campaign.
Cairns Leaders Debate Economic Future as Regional Challenges Mount
Key local figures weigh in on the economic outlook for Far North Queensland, highlighting ongoing tensions and opportunities.
Cairns High Schools Launch Athletics Season at Barlow Park Track
Cairns secondary schools prepare athletes for interschool competition through regular meets at the eight-lane facility.
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What is on in Cairns this weekend?
- Our This Weekend guide pulls together the events running Friday to Sunday in Cairns around landmarks like Cairns Esplanade and Great Barrier Reef, from live music and markets to exhibitions and family days out. Each listing shows the day, time and venue and links to the official page so you can book, and the list updates daily as new events are confirmed.
Where are the best places to eat in Cairns?
- Browse the Cairns food and dining coverage and our local guides for places to eat, from cafes and long lunches to dinner and drinks. Listings link to the venue so you can check hours and book, and the Ask Cairns assistant can narrow it down by suburb, cuisine or occasion.
What are the best things to do outdoors near Cairns?
- Head to the things to do guide for outdoor events, markets and family activities in and around Cairns, and see our best of and day trips guides for parks, walks and drives worth the trip. Check the Cairns weather page before you head out, as it is updated through the day.
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