Cairns Housing Pipeline by the Numbers: 18,500 Homes Targeted in Mount Peter
Official figures detail the scale of new estates and infill projects across 20 suburbs as vacancy sits at 0.76 per cent.
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Cairns Markets Guide: Fresh Produce, Artisan Goods at Rusty's and Night Markets
From the Rusty's Markets to the Night Markets and the Tablelands, here is a complete guide to Cairns' best markets for fresh produce and artisan goods.
How Cairns' Emergency Services Measure Up: The Numbers Behind the Response
A closer look at key data reveals how Cairns manages emergency care and disaster response amid recent challenges.
Cairns Emergency Services Monitor Active Exclusion Zone After Helicopter Crash
With the hospital emergency department reporting steady wait times and an exclusion zone still active after the March helicopter crash, residents face clear choices on how to stay informed and respond.
Free Things to Do in Cairns: Beaches, Gardens, and More
From sunrise swims at the Esplanade to botanical walks, here is your guide to enjoying the best of the city without opening your wallet.
Cairns' Theatre Scene Exploded From One Stage in 1954 to National Venue Network
Cairns' performing arts landscape has grown from a single community stage in 1954 to a network of dedicated venues hosting national touring productions.
Cairns Adopts Infrastructure Strategies Mirroring Global Coastal Cities
Regional approaches to building resilience and connectivity in places like Cairns show patterns seen in other tropical coastal centres facing similar environmental and growth pressures.
Critical funding decisions will reshape Far North Queensland schools next six months.
From a stalled James Cook University campus expansion to unresolved staffing shortfalls at Cairns state schools, the next six months carry consequences that will run well past the current political cycle.
Cairns Renters Face Historic Shortage as Leases End This Year
With vacancy rates at historic lows and rents climbing across the northern suburbs, tenants facing lease expiry in Cairns have fewer options than ever, but some pathways still exist.
Cairns Residents Demand Solutions to Mounting Transport and Traffic Crisis
Local residents share how traffic and transport issues affect daily life across Cairns.
Officials and Experts Comment on Emergency Services Coordination
Regional authorities and specialists outline general approaches to response planning across far north Queensland.
Cairns Becomes Only Gateway to Two World Heritage Sites Combined
With more than 600 unique local tours available, visitors are tapping into the only place on Earth where two World Heritage sites converge.
Cairns Council Approves 12-Story, 180-Apartment Abbott Street Project
Cairns Regional Council has cleared a 12-storey mixed-use project on Abbott Street that will add 180 apartments and ground-floor retail space.
Cairns Offers Unique Access to Two World Heritage Sites Daily
Cairns stands as the sole location worldwide where the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforest sit adjacent for day-trip access.
Cairns Businesses Adapt as Mobile Roaming Debate Intensifies Nationwide
Local companies are adapting as nationwide debates on telecommunications reforms gain momentum.
Cairns' Best Family Activities: Safe Indoor and Outdoor Spots
Cairns offers several established spots for families seeking safe outdoor and indoor options.