Latest news from Cairns.
Technology
More than $340 million in venture and government funding has flowed into Far North Queensland's technology sector since 2023, and the rest of the world is starting to pay attention.
7 July 2026written 4 July 20263 min read
Technology
Bookable hot desks, AI-assisted workflows and fibre-fast connectivity are turning Cairns' coworking hubs into something closer to tech campuses, and local residents are noticing the difference.
7 July 2026written 4 July 20263 min read
Property
Recent changes in planning policies are influencing development and property prices in the region, particularly in areas like Smithfield and Trinity Beach.
5 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): realestate.com.au
News
As duplicate and AI-generated images flood local property listings and tourism platforms, Cairns is moving faster than peers like Darwin and Townsville, but still lags behind international benchmarks set by cities in Thailand and Costa Rica.
5 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): theguardian.com, theguardian.com, theguardian.com
Property
With buyers and renters both facing affordability crunches, newly finished build-to-rent projects from Smithfield to Bungalow promise a new kind of home-but at what cost?
4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): cairns.qld.gov.au, acapmag.com.au, cairnsqualityhomes.com.au +1 more
Wellness
From sweaty hot rooms in the CBD to barefoot sessions on the Esplanade, Cairns has a yoga style for every body, but knowing which one to choose could make or break your practice.
4 July 20264 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): theguardian.com, theguardian.com
Wellness
Neuroscience is catching up with what meditators have long suspected, and the findings have real implications for how Far North Queenslanders manage stress, pain and mental health.
4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): health.harvard.edu, hr.williams.edu
Wellness
You don't need an app, a cushion, or a cleared schedule, just five minutes and somewhere to sit.
4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): apa.org, mayoclinic.org, health.harvard.edu
Wellness
From a walk-in clinic on Grafton Street to a reef-side counselling referral network, Far North Queensland residents have more no-cost options than most of them realise.
4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): health.gov.au
Wellness
From the Esplanade to the Tablelands, Cairns residents are swapping gym memberships for pre-dawn grass sessions, and the numbers keep growing.
4 July 20263 min read
Lifestyle
A guide to connecting electricity, gas, water, and NBN internet when moving to Cairns, Far North Queensland.
3 July 20261 min read
Wellness
Discover Cairns' best outdoor fitness locations from the Esplanade lagoon circuit to rainforest trails. Free walking, running and water-based exercise options.
3 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): cairns.qld.gov.au