Community
Operation Yankee Cold Snap deploys officers statewide to tackle dangerous driving as travel increases during the break.
26 June 2026, 7:35 pm
Finance
Self-managed super funds face fresh limits as government and Greens pass CGT and negative gearing reforms.
26 June 2026, 7:33 pm
Finance
Australian consumers face 20 per cent or more increases on Macbooks and iPads as tech giant cites AI development.
26 June 2026, 7:33 pm
Community
Queensland Police will increase road enforcement from this weekend through mid-July as families travel during the colder months.
26 June 2026, 7:31 pm
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.
26 June 2026, 12:22 pm
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.
26 June 2026, 12:04 pm
Finance
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.
26 June 2026, 12:04 pm
Finance
How tourism, the Great Barrier Reef, a naval base, tropical agriculture and a tropical university shape one of Australia's most distinctive regional economies.
26 June 2026, 11:21 am
Sport
From the AFL Cairns women's competition to netball, triathlon and rugby league, Cairns women and girls have more opportunities than ever to compete, lead and thrive in sport.
22 June 2026, 6:00 pm
Sport
When finals season arrives, Cairns comes alive with communal viewing spots, supporter clubs and local venues screening every match so no fan misses a moment.
13 June 2026, 5:35 pm
Sport
From competitive swim clubs at Tobruk Memorial Pool to a free family splash at the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, the city has swimming options for every age and ambition.
30 May 2026, 6:15 pm
Sport
Cairns is one of Australia's premier cycling destinations, home to internationally recognised mountain bike trails at Smithfield and a strong road and club cycling culture in the tropics.
16 May 2026, 5:50 pm
Sport
Cairns athletics clubs offer structured pathways from tiny tots learning to sprint to adults chasing personal bests, with the cool dry season providing ideal conditions for competition.
9 May 2026, 7:20 pm
Sport
Cairns has a thriving junior cricket scene running through the wet-season months, with clubs across the region offering formats tailored to young players of every skill level.
4 April 2026, 6:25 pm
Sport
A practical guide for Cairns parents looking to register children in junior Australian Rules or soccer, including how the seasons work and where to sign up.
21 March 2026, 5:30 pm
Sport
With the Great Barrier Reef on the doorstep, a sheltered lagoon on the Esplanade and Cairns Marlin Marina as a base for sailing, Cairns is one of Australia's great water sport cities.
14 March 2026, 7:40 pm
Sport
Barlow Park on Mulgrave Road is the heartbeat of rugby league in Cairns, hosting the Northern Pride and a packed local sporting calendar year-round.
7 March 2026, 6:05 pm
Sport
Australian Rules football has a passionate following in Far North Queensland, with AFL Cairns running a vibrant local competition at Cazaly's Stadium throughout the season.
7 February 2026, 6:30 pm
Sport
From beginner hit-and-giggle sessions to competitive club fixtures, Cairns has a vibrant tennis scene that welcomes players of every age and ability.
16 January 2026, 7:25 pm