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Browse published The Daily Cairns newsletter editions below.

Wednesday 9 September 2026
Cairns, smoke alarms and fires in the spotlight today
Morning, Cairns. A clear 20 degrees out there, so here is some news over your coffee.
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Tuesday 8 September 2026
Radiohead to tour Australia, plus the day's top national news
Good morning, Cairns. A clear 19 degrees out there, so here is something to read over your coffee.
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Monday 7 September 2026
Fatal Cairns North crash under investigation
Good morning, Cairns. A clear 14 degrees and the city waking up to sobering news.
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Sunday 6 September 2026
Riverfire crowd well behaved but 18 arrested
Good morning, Cairns. Clear and 15 degrees, a cracking start to Sunday.
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Saturday 5 September 2026
Nearly 200,000 wandings under Jack's Law; falling house prices
Good morning, Cairns. A crisp and clear Saturday at 16 degrees, perfect for a coffee and a read.
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Friday 4 September 2026
BoM flags record El Niño as hot, dry summer looms for Cairns
Good morning, Cairns. A clear 15 degrees to start Friday, with some big weather news on the way.
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Thursday 3 September 2026
Queensland sheep theft, USyd AI strike and more
Good morning, Cairns. A clear 17 degrees out there, so here is something to read with your morning cuppa.
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Wednesday 2 September 2026
House prices set for historic 10% drop as fourth rate hike looms
Morning, Cairns. 17 degrees and clear skies, a good one for the walk to work.
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
Police seek missing Clontarf woman; new Qld e-bike rules
Morning, Cairns. 18 degrees with a light drizzle, so grab a coffee and settle in.
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Monday 31 August 2026
E-mobility licence rules start tomorrow as road safety push continues
Morning, Cairns. A drizzly Monday at 18C, but there's plenty to get into.
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Sunday 30 August 2026
ADF member among 41 Australians missing in Nepal floods
Good morning, Cairns. A grey 19C start to Sunday, so here's something to read over your coffee.
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Saturday 29 August 2026
Nepal flood disaster close to home for Cairns ADF families
Good morning, Cairns. A cool, overcast Saturday, so here is something to read with your coffee.
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Friday 28 August 2026
Nepal floods: Cairns fears grow for 35 missing Australians
Good morning, Cairns. A clear, mild 18 degrees, and news that hits close to home this Friday.
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Thursday 27 August 2026
Wounding charges laid after Campbells Pocket stabbing
Good morning, Cairns. A clear 17 degrees out there, so here is some news to read over your coffee.
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Wednesday 26 August 2026
Missing Mount Morgan woman sparks appeal
Morning, Cairns. A clear 17 degrees out there, and a few things worth knowing today.
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Tuesday 25 August 2026
Stolen car charges, bird flu threat to sea lions, and more
Good morning, Cairns. A clear 18 degrees out there, so here is your Tuesday catch-up over a coffee.
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Monday 24 August 2026
Missing man sought in Milton, rent costs soar, H5 bird flu hits mainland
Morning, Cairns. 16C and overcast, so here is something to read with your coffee.
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Sunday 23 August 2026
Fatal crashes probed as police seek missing Townsville woman
Good morning, Cairns. A clear 15 degrees out there, so here is something to read over your coffee.
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Saturday 22 August 2026
Machete arrest in Edmonton as police watch Ravizza Park
Good morning, Cairns. 16 degrees and partly cloudy, a lovely calm start to the weekend.
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Friday 21 August 2026
Fatal motorbike crash at Bushland Beach under investigation
Good morning, Cairns. It's a cool, overcast Friday, so here's the news to read with your coffee.
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Thursday 20 August 2026
Virgin apology, Roblox changes and more in today's Cairns briefing
Morning, Cairns. 18 degrees and partly cloudy, with plenty to talk about over your coffee.
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Wednesday 19 August 2026
Gin Gin assault car theft appeal and Cairns morning news
Good morning, Cairns. A mild 19 degrees and partly cloudy, with plenty to catch up on.
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Tuesday 18 August 2026
Pacific Airshow dazzles as bird flu, facial recognition concerns rise
Good morning, Cairns. A clear 17 degrees out there, so here is what is worth your Tuesday coffee.
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Monday 17 August 2026
Fatal crash on Gillies Range Road, plus Logies wins for Sam Neill
Morning, Cairns. A mild 17 and mostly clear, but there is a heavy heart on the Tablelands today.
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Sunday 16 August 2026
Cairns Sunday briefing: NAIDOC honours, Queensland police alerts
Morning, Cairns. 16 degrees and mostly clear, a nice one to read the paper with your coffee.
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Saturday 15 August 2026
Bird flu now in Australia; fatal Qld crashes overnight
Good morning, Cairns. A clear 16 degrees to start the weekend, so here is the news with your coffee.
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Friday 14 August 2026
Armed robbery charges in Stanthorpe, wounding at Albany Creek
Good morning, Cairns. A clear 19 degrees out there, so here is the news to go with your Friday coffee.
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Thursday 13 August 2026
Tomago smelter bailout, housing win, and AI liability
Morning, Cairns. A mild 17C and partly cloudy out there, so grab a cuppa and settle in.
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Wednesday 12 August 2026
RBA holds rates at 4.35% but flags more hikes possible
Good morning, Cairns. A clear 17 degrees out there, and plenty to catch up on.
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Tuesday 11 August 2026
Falling house prices a silver lining for borrowers
Morning, Cairns. Overcast and 17 degrees, so here's something to read with your coffee.
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Saturday 8 August 2026
Police target dangerous driving across region
Good morning, Cairns. Saturday morning is clear and crisp at 15 degrees, and here's what matters locally today.
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Friday 7 August 2026
H5 bird flu outbreak spreads across Australia
Good morning, Cairns. Partly cloudy and 15 degrees. While we stay warm, Australia faces a growing crisis.
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Thursday 6 August 2026
Fatal crash at Smithfield, stolen vehicle involved
Morning, Cairns. Thursday is here and clear at 16 degrees, with urgent police news from Smithfield.
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Monday 3 August 2026
Local crime alert: theft, crash and officer assault
Good Monday, Cairns. 18 degrees and overcast - here's what matters today.
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Thursday 30 July 2026
Bird flu spreads locally; Australia faces wildlife deaths
Morning, Cairns. Thursday is here with clear skies and 18 degrees, so here's what you need to know.
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Wednesday 29 July 2026
Fatal crash on Centenary Motorway
Morning, Cairns. Wednesday, 16 degrees and mostly clear.
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Tuesday 28 July 2026
Victorian Labor leadership spill confirmed; Albanese faces corruption inquiry
Good morning, Cairns. Tuesday, 20 degrees and a bit damp, but the news keeps moving.
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Monday 27 July 2026
Two fatal crashes in region under investigation
Good morning, Cairns. 18 degrees and partly cloudy, with serious news from our region.
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Sunday 26 July 2026
Two fatal crashes kill three across region
Good morning, Cairns. 16 degrees and partly cloudy, but a grim night on our roads.
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Monday 20 July 2026
Marlins and Dolphins soar to perfect start in NBL1 North
Good morning, Cairns. Clear skies and 13 degrees, perfect for celebrating another basketball weekend sweep.
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Tuesday 7 July 2026
Missing Bohle Plains man found safe
Morning, Cairns. 18 degrees and clear, with good news from local police.
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Monday 6 July 2026
Space debris washes up on north Queensland beaches
Morning Cairns. Monday is here, 19 degrees and clear – and there's something unexpected washing up on our northern beaches.
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Saturday 4 July 2026
Fatal crash on Bruce Highway near Cairns
Morning, Cairns. 19 degrees and clear skies, but the Bruce Highway near El Arish was the scene of tragedy this afternoon.
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Friday 3 July 2026
Australia's median wealth falls 7% since 2020
Good Friday, Cairns. 19 degrees and mostly clear - a beautiful day ahead while we digest some sobering financial news.
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Thursday 2 July 2026
Two men missing in Far North Queensland
Good morning, Cairns. Thursday is crisp and clear at 18 degrees, and police need your help finding two missing local men.
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
Free power hours roll out for Qld households today
Morning, Cairns. Wednesday is here and it's a clear 18 degrees - a perfect day to learn about three free hours of power coming your way.
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Tuesday 30 June 2026
Fatal West Woombye crash under investigation
Good morning, Cairns. Clear and 19C, and here is what matters today.
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Monday 29 June 2026
Woman dies in suspicious shooting at Biggera Waters
Good morning, Cairns. Monday is here, 19 degrees and mostly clear.
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Sunday 28 June 2026
Police charge man after Woodhill shooting
Good morning, Cairns. 19 degrees and clear, but plenty to read on the weekend news.
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Friday 26 June 2026
Winter road policing, stolen vehicles, and break-ins in Far North
Good morning Cairns, here is what matters today.
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